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Typical of the 1940s style of women's sweaters, this cardigan is stylish, detailed, and practical. The long-sleeve sweater has a shawl collar, a button-up front, and is knit in a modified basket weave stitch. This pattern comes from our currently...
A perfect cover up, this bolero sweater hugs the bodice and fastens with one button in front. Knit it in a soft (mohair or mohair-blend would be lovely) yarn and a simple stockinette stitch, this sweater is fairly quick. This...
This is the knitting pattern for the slinky tank top that comes with 238 Le Smoking Jacket. Knit in a stockinette stitch, it has thin straps and a scoop neck. It is ideal underneath Le Smoking Jacket, and as a top in...
This turtleneck sweater, knit in Small Wings stitch, is perfect for layering in cold weather, and is completely adorable. This knitting pattern is included in the 138 Child's Drover's Coat pattern, and is a fairly quick sweater knit. Front, back, and...
This is the knitting pattern for the 236 Sophisticated Lady. This knitting pattern is to make a cap sleeve top in a basketweave stitch. The top, or shell, has a rounded neck, is stylish, and is perfect for warm weather....
This turtleneck sweater, knit in Small Wings stitch, is perfect for layering in cold weather - cozy, warm, and a bit bulky. This knitting pattern is included in the 137 Australian Drover's Coat sewing pattern. s: Women's Small, Women's Medium/Men's...
This pattern bundle includes two knitting patterns (and one crochet pattern) for women's tops that are meant for warmer weather or to be worn as under-layers. 234 Cameo Crocheted Camisole sleeveless, scoop-neck camisole/vest, which can be worn over long sleeve shirts,...
This is the knitting pattern for the cardigan in 237 Tango Dress pattern. It is a hip-length cardigan knit in stockinette stitch. It can be a daytime cover-up for summer picnics or can shimmer at night when knit with novelty...
s XS-2XL This is a PDF pattern. This is the instructions for the knitted and crocheted camisoles from the 234 Cameo pattern. These patterns are included in our 234 Cameos pattern, but if you are just wanting to purchase the...
This charming button down cardigan sweater is knit in two colors in alternating garter and stockinette stitches. It has set-in sleeves and a round neck, and is finished with a ribbon (or yarn) woven through the edges. Practical, tough, and...
s XS-3XL; Knitting and Crochet patterns XS-2XL Four feminine camisoles are included in this pattern - two to sew, one to knit and one to crochet. Both sewn camisoles button in front and are from the late Victorian period. Our...
Misses 6-20. Girls 4-14. Be ready to bop the next time "Rock Around the Clock" comes on the jukebox with Folkwear's fabulous sewing pattern for a 1950's outfit. Out easy-to-sew Circle Skirt can be appliqued with a poodle or alpine...
Misses XS-2XL The heroic working women of World War II inspired this factory wardrobe of camp shirt, pleated slacks, and overalls with sweetheart bib. Rosie the Riveter was the fictional character pictured in posters to recruit women into the work force...
s XS-3XL. Folkwear's Sporty Forties' Dress and Sweater patterns are classic examples of the ingenuity of the 1940s fashion designers. They faced fabric shortages, government regulations, and the perennial desire of women to still look their best even in wartime. ...
s: 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...
Women's XS-3XL; Men's SM-3XL This is a sewing pattern for the stylish jacket worn by the high society of the late 1920s and early 1930s, but has its origins in the late 19th century. In England, where house parties were...
Kilt, all sizes. Jacket and vest, Men's 36-48. Knitted vest, Misses S, M, L, XL. The romance of the Scottish Highlands is alive and well in this authentic kilt, kilt skirt, and Prince Charlie jacket and vest. To complete the...
Misses XS-3XL Celebrate your femininity with this dramatic, full-skirted sewing pattern from the 1950s. Make it in colorful cotton for a summer sundress or shimmering brocade for an evening party any time of the year. The mid-1950s celebrated femininity with...
Child's size 6X to 14 This is the Australian Drover's Coat, sized for children! This pattern includes all of the authentic detailing of the adult version, including a turtleneck sweater to knit. Created especially for the horsemen who rode the...
Misses XS-2XL Our Fifties’ Fit & Flair sewing pattern creates the typical dress shape so successful is has resurfaced decades later. Aside from teenage fads like poodle skirts and saddle shoes, fashions of the 1950’s were remarkably clean, simple, and flattering....
Children's s 2-10. Here is an authentic and versatile selection of Japanese garments for boys and girls, sized 2 to 10. The Children's Kimono has the same basic cut and construction as our adult pattern, 113 Japanese Kimono. Two sleeve...
s: XS-3XL (new sizing!) The tango craze of the 'teens and twenties of the 20th century regularly enjoys a revival. The dramatic dips and thrusts of the dance called for gowns that emphasized leg and back. Dating from the 1920s,...
s XS-3XL Everyone should have a warm coat in their wardrobe, and our sewing pattern for this roomy, low-calf length Overcoat fits the bill perfectly. Simple, un-lined construction, with built on sleeves (dolman-like) and a one-piece front placket, make this...
s XS-3XL This simple, fully-lined jacket is the perfect piece - no matter the season. The sewing pattern features a roomy fit, simple open front design, and built-on sleeves to create a lovely jacket that can be made with many...
Misses 6-16. This elaborately quilted petticoat was a treasured item in an 18th-19th century wardrobe, worn for both fashion and warmth. Overskirts were raised, divided and pulled aside to display the elegant handwork. Western pioneers made simpler calico versions of...
Unisex XS - 2XL In the 1950’s everyone coveted these handsome heavy wool jackets with contrasting leather sleeves and knitted collar, waistband and cuffs, made in their school colors. And they are still very popular today – in school colors, floral...
This knitted vest echoes the silhouette of a traditional quilted vest worn under the kimono, and comes from our currently out of print 136 Children's Kimono and Vests pattern. The vest is knit in a knit/purl diamond pattern and is...
Misses' 6-16; Men's 36-44. This traditional smock was called a Kittel, or over-garment, worn by workers in Germany, Switzerland, and France. Soft pleats fall from a wide neckband. Sleeves connect to side panels with gussets and are pleated at the...
Women XS to 2XL; Men Small to 2XL. The Middy has been a fashion classic for over a hundred years, although it has been a part of naval tradition since the days of sailing ships. Its popularity peaked in the...
Misses Extra Small to Extra Large. We're almost sure that Lucy had a suit like this. (If she didn't, she should have!) The casual Jacket from the early 1950s featured a clever lapel that is stitched down to form a...
Create a beautiful wildflower meadow on nearly any garment you want with this embroidery pattern! This pattern is created with machine stitching (no embroidery machine needed) or can be hand sewn. It is perfect to add to dress or shirt hems,...
s XS-3XL The emergence of pants as acceptable public attire for women began in the early 1930s, largely due to the enormous influence of the movies and the high-profile movie stars. Folkwear offers this sewing pattern for three history-makers: Knickers,...
d for men and women to 6 ft. tall. The Japanese kimono traditionally varies in a wide degree of formality. Our sewing pattern is for a yukata, or informal, unlined kimono for men and women of all sizes, and is...
s XS-3XL These are the paper pattern versions. For the PDF version, go here. Included in this bundle: Jacket: This simple, fully-lined jacket is the perfect piece - no matter the season. The roomy fit, simple open front design, and built-on sleeves create a...
Misses 6-20 (Hapi & Haori); Men's 34-44 (Hapi). Elegant and simple sewing patterns for two outer garments, the Haori and Hapi, as well as Tabi socks.Our Haori pattern is a thigh-length lined jacket which is sized for women. It has...
Misses 6-20; Men's 32-46. This pattern offers three shirts typical of the late 19th century Ukraine and Russia. They highlight the beautiful traditional embroidery of the region. They were historically worn by peasants and nobility alike and are preserved and...
These patterns are deeply discounted because they have small defects that don't allow them to be sold at regular price. The defects are things like small area of torn tissue (not real tissue, because we print on 18# paper, so...
s Women's XS-3XL and Men's SM-3XL The lavishly embroidered clothing of the Huichol Indians of Mexico reflects the richness and complexity of their culture. Folkwear presents a sewing pattern for five garments inspired by the Huichol wardrobe: Blouse, Skirt, Pants,...
Unisex sizing: Small-2XL Traffic from the trade route through the centuries brought pants from Asia through the Middle East to Africa. This sewing pattern contains three comfortable and timeless pants designs from Turkey, Africa, and India, with elastic or drawstring...
s XS-3XL. At the turn of the 20th century enterprising equestrian women, such as rodeo star Fanny Sperry Steele (1887-1983), wore a divided skirt, or split skirt, that enabled them to ride astride, but preserved the "look" of a skirt....
Women's s XS-3XL; Men's s SM-3XL Folkwear offers sewing patterns for three Victorian Vests for women and two for men in this pattern. In Victorian times, gentlemen were not considered properly dressed without a jacket, vest (or waistcoat), and tie....
Extra Small to 3X Large. This 16th-century Spanish colonial style has survived through the centuries in central and northern Mexico as a blouse. It emerged as a popular dress in the USA in the mid-to-late 20th century. This traditional garment...
Unisex sizing: Extra Small to Extra Large. This extra-roomy, easy-to-sew Parka pulls on easily over your head when the cold winds start to blow. Based on a smock worn by men in western Siberia, we've added pockets to keep your...
s XS-3XL This bundle includes PDF patterns for the Basics Collection: Jacket, Pants, Pinafore Dress, Tunic, and Overcoat. You will get a zip file with zip files inside for each pattern. The files will contain sewing instructions and patterns for each...
s XS-3XL While the word tunic comes from the Latin tunica, the tunic was not invented by the Romans. Examples of garments that cover the torso and the top of the legs, with sleeves and side seams, can be found in...
Misses SM-3XL. As the Victorian age drew to a close at the beginning of the 20th century and the Edwardian age dawned, women entered the arenas of sports and the workforce. Women need a more practical and casual wardrobe. ...
