Folkwear Sewing Patterns

Welcome to Folkwear

Express your creative style with the clothes you make and wear! Since the 1970s, Folkwear patterns have been used by theatre and dance costumers, historic reenactors, art-to-wear aficionados, and anyone who enjoys sewing and dressing in classic clothes.

Folk Patterns

Woman in a white Gaza Dress (thobe) with red embroidery standing by boulders

$16.95

Older woman wearing French Cheesemaker's Smock made from white linen, standing by a large hedge

102 French Cheesemaker's Smock

$14.95

Young woman walking towards camera outdoors with greenery surrounding her. She is wearing 103 Romanian Blouse. Blouse is natural linen with traditional embroidery. Paired with plain black pants.

103 Romanian Blouse - PDF

From $12.95

Young african american woman wearing long coral color version of 104 Egyptian shirt. Shirt has grey applique around neck and on front yoke of top. Model is leaning on door frame looking towards camera with hands in pockets.

104 Egyptian Shirt

$16.95

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Vintage Patterns

210 Armistice Blouse

210 Armistice Blouse

From $13.95

209 Walking Skirt

209 Walking Skirt

$16.95

269 Metropolitan Hat

269 Metropolitan Hat

From $9.95

503 Poiret Cocoon Coat

503 Poiret Cocoon Coat

$19.95

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From the Blog

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May 22, 2020

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May 19, 2020

The heroic working women of World War II inspired this factory wardrobe of camp shirt, pleated slacks, and overalls with...