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FW#011 Bethany Dress - Petite (5'-5'3"), Average (5'4"-5'7"), Tall (5'8"-5'11") This 20-page pattern booklet is a newly-published edition of the original 1977 fold-out poster (posters were very in back then). The Bethany Dress is a traditional Palestinian wedding dress with elaborately embroidered bodice panel (called Qabbeh). The booklet includes complete color-coded cutting diagrams, traditional embellishment instructions and embroidery stitch directions, a full-size bodice embroidery design, plus updated supply resources. There are no actual pattern pieces, but because the dress is "assembled" like a quilt from straight-sided strips, it is very easy to follow the cutting diagrams and to adjust for individual sizes. Suggested fabrics: This dress is traditionally made from strips of medium-weight silk in red and green, with a strip of yellow on the sleeve and a striped shoulder yoke (usually red and gold). Price $12.95 Quantity requested

FW#101 Gaza Dress Misses 6-18 This ankle-length gown is composed of easy-to-construct panels that are perfect for pieced or handwoven fabric variations, needlework, and other embellishment. Create an heirloom with one of the traditional embroidery designs included in the pattern. Suggested fabrics: Crisp or soft fabrics such as denim, broadcloth, muslin, linen, lightweight wool. Traditional colors are black, indigo, white, or natural. Price $14.95 Quantity requested

FW#104 Egyptian Shirt Misses 6-16; Men's 32-44 This is a shortened version of the traditional Egyptian galabia or robe. Loose-fitting style with side panels and slit pockets. The yoke can be turned to the inside, or to the outside for interesting contrast. Instructions are included for knotted buttons, decorative cording, soutache appliqué, and lengthening the shirt to make the galabia. Suggested fabrics: Crisp or soft fabrics such as cottons, muslin, lightweight denim, broadcloth. For applique pieces, use 100% cotton. Price $16.95 Quantity requested

FW#105 Syrian Dress Misses 6-18 For crossing the deserts of Africa or the urban landscape, this flowing dress drapes gracefully from a triangular shoulder yoke that is a perfect canvas for needlework or fabric artistry. Pattern includes instructions for optional embroidery stitches and design motifs. Suggested fabrics: Crisp or soft fabrics such as lightweight denim, broadcloth, cotton, linen, lightweight wool. Traditional colors are black, blue, white, or red. Price $14.95 Quantity requested

FW#106 Turkish Coat Misses 6-16 A favorite with quilters and clothing artists, this coat originated in Central Asia, where it is made in brilliant silks and floral cottons. The boot-length reversible coat is perfect for inventive fabric combinations. It features a quilted or trapunto border at the hem, neckline, and front opening. Instructions for quilting and trapunto are included. Suggested fabrics: Medium-weight, soft fabrics such as broadcloth, silk, linen, or lightweight wool. The coat's segmented design makes it easy to work in small pieces of your treasured handwoven or vintage fabrics. Price $16.95 Quantity requested

FW#107 Afghani Nomad Dress - Misses 6-16. $16.95 This traditional dress worn by nomadic women in Afghanistan is ideal for mixing fabrics and embellishments. The raised bodice is fitted and has a neck opening that can be placed at front or back. Pattern includes instructions for traditional embroidery stitches, fringed decoration, and beadwork. Suggested fabrics: Soft, medium-weight fabrics such as cotton, rayon challis, or silk; the upper sleeve and/or skirt may be of soft rayon or silk velvet. This dress is often made in many prints, which is a wonderful opportunity to use up bits and pieces of brilliant fabrics. Price $16.95 Quantity requested

FW#108 Turkish Dancer Misses Extra Small to 2XL A beautiful three-piece ensemble based on 19th-century Ottoman Empire fashions, including flowing entari gown, fitted vest, and jacket. Easy-sew garments are perfect for wearable artists, costumers, belly dancers, and reenactors. Add elaborate embellishment with machine embroidery, braid trim application, and beadwork for a lavish look. Wear with FW#106 Turkish Coat and the Turkish pants from FW#119 Sarouelles for a complete and authentic look. Suggested fabrics: For the Entari, lightweight drapey silk, polyester, rayon for a gown; or medium-weight silk, linen, cotton, or wool for a coat. For the Jacket and Vest, all weights of silk, linen, velvet, cotton, wool, felt, denim, brocade, satin, suede, upholstery fabric. Price $19.95 Quantity requested

FW#119 Sarouelles Misses 6-18; Men's 32-44 Three comfortable and timeless pants designs from Turkey, Africa, and India, with elastic or drawstring waist and ankle variations. Full and flowing easy-sew styles are perfect for casual wear, yoga, belly dancing, or costuming. Historical lore and traditional embroidery designs included. Suggested fabrics: The Turkish pants look best in lightweight sumptuous fabrics with drape, such as rayon challis, chiffon, or gauze. For African and Indian pants, choose medium-weight fabrics such as cotton, silk, rayon, wool, or blends. Price $14.95 Quantity requested

FW#132 Moroccan Burnoose All sizes This sweeping cape is traditionally worn by Berber tribesmen over loose tunics, but it's also dramatic when untraditionally worn over urban outfits. The bias-cut half circle design features an ample hood for protection from the sand and sun, or for discreet camouflage. Details are included about different ways of wearing and draping the finished garment. Suggested fabrics: Medium to heavyweight wools and blends; upholstery-weight cottons or linen. Uneven plaids and napped fabrics are not suitable. Price $14.95 Quantity requested

FW#144 Tribal Style Belly Dancer SM to 2XL (B, C & D Cups); other garments gathered or tied to fit. This pattern is the perfect starting point for creating your own stunning style, whether you are a dancer, historic reenactor, a lover of exotic fashion, or you're a fan of Fit TV's Shimmy and want something to wear while you practice dancing. Layer the Coin Bra on top of the Choli, the Tassel Belt and Hip Shawl on top of the Ten-Yard Skirt and Pantaloons. Your personalized selection of fabrics, fringes, tassels, adornment, jewelry, and make-up will turn this tribal collection into a wondrous extravaganza of color and movement. Pattern includes graded pieces for choli (cropped blouse), cutting diagrams for other garments, and complete instructions for all garment assembly, fringe-and tassel-making, and embellishment. Suggested fabrics vary; see instruction booklet inside pattern for details. Price $19.95 Quantity requested

FW#044 Tribal Style Headdress & Makeup Booklet Use this guide as a starting point for expressing your exotic individuality and creating an electrifying tribal persona. Carolena Nericcio, of FatChanceBellyDance in San Francisco, shows you how to transform your everyday look into a sensational presence. With step-by-step tips and color photographs, you will learn how to master stage makeup techniques and how to build and decorate an impressive head wrap. Price $9.95 Quantity requested

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FW#130 Australian Bush Outfit Misses 8-20; Men's 34-44 The classic bush jacket, trousers, and shorts from the tropical British colonies. Make it in khaki for the authentic look, or silk twill for a classy updated impression. Pattern includes instructions for the slingeroo, a handy over-the-shoulder bag that completes the outfit. Suggested fabrics: Medium-weight cottons and blends such as poplin, denim, or chino; medium-weight linen; light-weight wool gabardine. Price $19.95 Quantity requested

FW#137 Australian Drover's Coat Misses 6-22; Men's 34-48 This is the classic outback duster coat. Its rugged construction and hearty design is perfect whether riding the open range or the urban trails. Make it in canvas or denim for a traditional look, microfiber or crinkle nylon for an updated water-repellent version. Pattern includes information about authentic detailing, waterproofing, and instructions for a knit pullover sweater. Suggested fabrics: Medium-weight denim, canvas, poplin, wool, linen; ripstop nylon, microfiber, or other water-resistant fabrics. Price $19.95 Quantity requested

FW#201 Prairie Dress Misses Small, Average, Tall Worn by the stalwart women who conquered the 19th century American prairie, this flowing dress was traditionally worn with a practical apron. With or without the apron, mid-calf or ankle length, the dress is feminine and comfortable. Instructions for vintage embroidered finishing touches are included. Suggested fabrics: For the Dress, choose soft fabrics such as calico, gingham, muslin, lightweight cotton, rayon, or wool challis. For the Apron, choose light or medium-weight cotton such as gingham, broadcloth, or muslin. Price $16.95 Quantity requested

FW#206 Quilted Prairie Skirt Misses 6-16 This quilted petticoat was a treasured item in an 18th-century wardrobe, for an elaborately Victorian lady and a simply calico Pioneer. Today, it makes a lovely all-season skirt. Ankle- or calf-length, the skirt is softly gathered into a waistband, and has a placketed side opening and optional hem ruffle. Quilting design transfers are included. Suggested fabrics: Lightweight cotton blends, wool challis, silk, satin, taffeta. Price $14.95 Quantity requested

FW#212 Five Frontier Shirts Misses 8-16; Men's 36-46 Choose one these traditional Western shirts for the cowboy or cowgirl in you, and sew up the five different variations for every day of the week: lace-front, square bib, shaped bib, contrast yoke, and traditional bull's-head yoke. Pattern includes historical information and instructions for piped trim and "smile" pockets. Suggested fabrics: Light to medium-weight fabrics such as chambray, cottons, silks, calico, corduroy, flannel, denim, wool. Happy Trails! Price $19.95 Quantity requested

FW##218 Child's Frontier Shirt - Child's 4-14. For young boy and girl buckaroos, this classic Western shirt has three different looks: lace-up front (View A), Cavalry-style bib front (View B), or Fireman's bib front (View C). Shirt has pointed collar and shaped back yoke that's great for contrasting or pieced fabrics. Attach bib fronts with buttons or snaps. Suggested fabrics: Light to medium-weight cottons, flannel, denim, chambray, corduroy. Price $16.95 Quantity requested

FW#216 Schoolmistress' Shirtwaist & Skirt Misses 8-14 Based on the vintage uniform of the 19th century schoolmarm, this two-piece outfit features a classic "shirtwaist" or blouse with beautifully different scalloped front opening and flattering princess lines. Wear it with the sweeping seven-gore skirt with optional bias trim. Suggested fabrics: Light to medium-weight soft or crisp fabrics such as cotton broadcloth, poplin, or denim; silk; linen; or blends. The Skirt can also be made from light to medium-weight wool, corduroy, or velveteen. Price $16.95 Quantity requested

FW#231 Big Sky Riding Skirt Misses 8-18 Bring out the cowgirl in you! Equestrian women of the early 20th century, who were determined to ride astride rather than sidesaddle, wore these divided skirts. An ingenious fashion, with front panel that buttons one way for a skirt and the other way for pants. Pattern is derived from a skirt worn by a legendary rancher and rodeo rider, Fannie Sperry Steele (Yee Ha!). Suggested fabrics: Medium to heavyweight cottons and blends such as poplin, denim, gabardine, corduroy; linen; light to medium-weight wools; suiting weight silks. Price $14.95 Quantity requested

FW#242 Rodeo Cowgirl Jacket Misses' Extra Small to 2X Large. This versatile unlined Jacket, adapted from vintage cowgirl costumes, features princess seams, shawl collar, and set-in sleeves. There are three different shoulder yoke variations and two different cuff yoke and pocket shape variations, as well as an optional belt. Make it in a variety of fabrics, then add an array of embellishments, from fringe and studs to embroidery and lace, to create an entire wardrobe of Western-style jackets. Suggested fabrics: Denim, corduroy, cotton, lightweight suede or leather, velvet, medium to heavyweight silk. Price $19.95 Quantity requested

FW#243 Rodeo Cowgirl Skirt - Misses' Extra Small to 2X Large. Cowgirl up! Head for the rodeo, saloon, or dance floor in this Western-styled skirt with lots of flair. Both Views feature flared A-line silhouette, shaped waistline with front and back darts, waist facing, mid-calf length, lace-up back closing, and several easy-to-apply hip yoke shapes for fun. View A sports a shaped hem appliqué. View B has a swishy hem flounce and hip/pocket yoke. Make it in a variety of fabrics, then add your personal cowgirl statement in fringe and embroidery or studs and appliqué patches, to create an adventurous collection of skirts for everyday, weekend, and party wear. Suggested Fabrics: Denim, cotton, linen, suede, leather, lace, light to medium-weight silk. NOTE: Hip yokes and hem treatments are perfect for using complementary and/or contrasting fabrics. Insert purchased or custom fringe in any seam you desire or topstitch to finished seams or hem. Price $19.95 Quantity requested

FW#263 Countryside Frock Coat Misses Extra Small through Extra Large; Men's Small through XX-Large This traditional coat has been a versatile fashion for centuries and today is the perfect choice for historical military or Western reenactment, as well as an elegant contemporary look. The single-breasted unlined coat features shawl collar, princess seams in back, waist darts in front (woman's coat only), slightly lowered waistline, long narrow sleeves with band cuffs, and above-knee peplum with back vent. Suggested fabrics: Lightweight denim or canvas, light- to medium-weight wool, linen, hemp, silk, brocade, velveteen, leather, suede, prewashed tapestry or upholstery fabric. Price $19.95 Quantity requested

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