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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.
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From the Blog
History of the Empire Dress
April 15, 2019
A narrow, high-waisted silhouette has recurrently expressed the epitome of grace and femininity in ancient Greece, medieval Europe, Napoleonic France,...
Afghan Nomad Dress Inspiration
April 15, 2019
Looking back through the Folkwear photo files, I found a few Afghan Nomad Dresses that I wanted to share. We...
