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Folkwear - Jackets

For a jazzy look or traditional look these patterns make the "grade".  Excellent instructions and a history lesson to boot.

FW#251 Varsity Jacket Misses and Men's XS, S, M, L This classic 1950s sport jacket was coveted by all fashion-conscious Americans of the time. The traditional model featured a wool body with leather sleeves, but it looks just as great in sandwashed silk, corduroy, or ethnic print cotton. Pattern includes instructions for optional hand-knitted ribbing for cuffs, collar, and waistband. Suggested fabrics: Medium to heavyweight fabrics such as wool, corduroy, gabardine; heavyweight cotton; suede or leather. Also, summer weight fabrics such as rayon or washed silk. Price $16.95 Quantity requested

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#124 Bolivian Milkmaid's Jacket Misses 8-14 These short jackets, worn by women of the Bolivian altiplano, are reminiscent of Spanish Conquistador costumes. Beautiful in brightly colored velvet and trimmed with beading and braid. Pattern includes jacket lore and instructions for authentic detailing. Suggested fabrics: Medium to heavyweight fabrics such as velvet, wool, corduroy, flannel, cotton, linen, or silk. Price $14.95 Quantity requested

FW#127 Seminole Jacket & Skirt Misses 6-16; Men's 34-44 This dirndl-style skirt and blouson jacket are distinguished by the intricate and colorful piecing known as Seminole patchwork. The skirt features an optional dust ruffle and hem tuck. Pattern includes information about the history and technique of Seminole patchwork. Suggested fabrics: For Jacket without patchwork, choose medium to heavyweight cotton, wool, linen, flannel, blends, or napped fabrics such as corduroy or velveteen. For Skirt without patchwork, choose light to medium-weight cotton, rayon, wool, linen, or blends. For Jacket and Skirt with patchwork, choose light to medium-weight cotton or blends that are at least 50% cotton. Price $16.95 Quantity requested

#133 Belgian Military Chef's Jacket Misses 8-18; Men's 34-44 Adapted from regulation Belgian military issue in olive cotton gabardine, our version also looks great in chef's white, brilliantly colored silk, or any other fabric. Cook up a creative variation of this fashionably cropped jacket by piecing the front and back panels from contrasting fabrics or with unusual buttons. Lapels can be worn open or closed. Suggested fabrics: Medium or heavyweight cottons and blends such as poplin, denim, gabardine, corduroy, linen; light to medium-weight wool; suiting weight silks. Price $14.95 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

Coats

FW#260 Sunburst Cocoon Coat Misses Extra Small to Extra Large The classic 1920s cocoon silhouette in two variations. Ankle-length coat features contrast collar and cuffs, and sunburst pleats at the hipline. Knee-length coat has soft turn-back lapels and pleats radiating out from center-back neckline. Both coats are fully lined. Pattern includes professional tips for working with pile and napped fabrics, and for topnotch decorative topstitching. Suggested fabrics: For the long coat, choose medium-weight silk or rayon, silk or rayon velvet, wool or cotton jacquard, or light to medium-weight wool. Contrast collar and cuffs can be made from satin, satin jacquard, brocade, or a contrasting color of the coat fabric. For the short coat, choose drapey velvet, cotton or wool, lightweight cotton or wool jacquard, silk shantung, light-weight leather or suede. Price $19.95 Quantity requested

Here's another pattern that is perfect for complex cloth creations, whether silk painting or machine embroidery

FW#262 Spectator Coat Misses Extra Small to Extra Large Two coats and two hats in one pattern! Slenderizing coats feature the classic 1920s' straight-sided silhouette. The Cape-Collar Coat with large patch pockets provides ample space for creative embellishment, and the Cloche hat can be easily decorated to match. The Stand-Up Collar Coat has two pleats at right front, a shaped hem, and coordinating Turban; the collar, cuffs, and Turban made in faux fur or plush velvet create a dramatic ensemble for any era. Both coats are fully lined. Suggested fabrics: For Cape-Collar Coat and Cloche, choose heavyweight silk twill, medium to heavyweight wool, cotton velvet, boucle, corduroy. For Stand-Up Collar Coat, choose heavyweight silk twill, boucle, jacquard, wool, velvet, microfiber; also faux fur, boiled wool, suede, leather for Turban. Price $22.95 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#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

Cloaks

What a perfect way to keep your little ones warm in the winter.  Use any thick handwoven fabric or velvet for an extra special cloak.

FW#208 Kinsale Cloak for Young Maidens Girls 2-12 The little sister to Folkwear's best-selling romantic cloak for adults (FW#207 Kinsale Cloak). Full-length garment fastens at the neck and features a detachable, loosely fitted hood. Pattern includes historical lore, notes for handweavers, and instructions for finishing touches. Suggested fabrics: Velvet, corduroy, denim, wool, handwoven fabrics, heavyweight silk, microfiber. Child Size Price $16.95 Quantity requested

FW#207 Kinsale Cloak One size for men and women (finished length from center back neckline to hemline is 55"/139cm) This billowing full-length cloak was a tradition in rural Ireland and can still be seen today in West County Cork, and at historic reenactments everywhere. The romantic garment fastens at the neck and features a detachable loosely-fitted hood. Pattern includes fascinating historical lore, notes for handweavers, and instructions for finishing touches. Suggested fabrics: Handwoven wool, wool, velvet, corduroy, poplin, denim, chintz, or weather-treated fabrics. Price $16.95 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

Suits

FW#255 Swing Suit Misses Extra Small to Extra Large This classic 1950s silhouette has timeless appeal. The trapeze jacket's wide lapels are stitched down to form pockets. The pencil-slim skirt provides a nice contrast to the jacket's fullness. Suggested fabrics: Medium-weight suiting fabrics with body such as wool, silk, knits, linen, or blends. Make Jacket lapels and cuffs from contrasting fabric. Price $19.95 Quantity requested

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