Buy the 120 Women's and Children's Navajo Blouse and Skirt sewing pattern from Folkwear. This pullover blouse was traditionally made of velvet, lined with calico, embellished with silver buttons, and worn with a calico "broomstick" skirt. Vary the fabric combinations to match your own personal style. Pattern includes complete blouse instructions, historical information, and drawings for the tiered skirt (and tips for broomstick pleating effect).
Note: There is not a pattern for the skirt (only a diagram and instructions) as the skirt is made from rectangular fabric sections.
This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:
– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a ?
– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you'll need to download the digital instructions, as we don't print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is ?
Suggested fabrics: Velvet, velveteen, velour, lightweight corduroy, light to medium-weight cottons, blends, and wool // For optional contrasting facings: Soft, lightweight cotton (calico is traditional) or blends.
Fabric requirements:
Blouse View A (Children): 36" (91 cm) wide fabric: 1 1/8 - 1 5/8 yd (1.05 - 1.5 m) // 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 7/8 - 1 1/4 yd (0.80 - 1.15 m) // 60" (150 cm) wide fabric: 7/8 - 1 yd (0.80 - 0.95 m).
Blouse View A (Women): 36" (91 cm) wide fabric: 2 1/2 - 2 5/8 yd (2.3 - 2.4 m) // 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 yd (1.4 - 1.6 m) // 60" (150 cm) wide fabric: 1 3/8 yd (1.3 m).
Optional contrast facings for Blouse View A: 1/4 yd (0.25 m).
Blouse View B (Children): 36" (91 cm) wide fabric: 1 5/8 - 1 7/8 yd (1.5 - 1.75 m) // 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 1 3/8 - 1 1/2 yd (1.3 - 1.4 m) // 60" (150 cm) wide fabric: 1 - 1 1/8 yd (0.95 - 1.05 m).
Blouse View B (Women): 36" (91 cm) wide fabric: 2 1/2 yd (2.3 m) // 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 1 7/8 - 2 yd (1.75 - 1.83 m) // 60" (150 cm) wide fabric: 1 3/8 yd (1.3 m).
Optional contrast facings for Blouse View B: 1/2 yd (0.5 m).
Sizing: Children: 4 - 10 years // Women: US 4 - 20. Please check the finished garment measurements.
Notions: Thread; snaps or hook and eye for collar // View B: Two buttons for cuffs (decorative silver buttons are optional).
PDF pattern includes: Instructions; print-at-home pattern; 36″ wide copy shop file; A0 copy shop file.
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