Afghan Dress

Folkwear – sewing patterns for ethnic & historic clothing & costumes

Folkwear

Description

This traditional dress worn by nomadic women in Afghanistan is ideal for mixing fabrics and embellishments. The raised bodice is fitted and has a neck opening that can be placed at front or back. Pattern includes instructions for traditional embroidery stitches, fringed decoration and beadwork.

Suggested fabrics: Soft, medium-weight fabrics such as cotton, rayon challis or silk; the upper sleeve and/or skirt may be of soft rayon or silk velvet. This dress is often made in many prints, which is a wonderful opportunity to use up bits and pieces of brilliant fabrics.

Multi-sized: Misses 6 – 16

Details

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Stock Code
F107
Our Price
$36.00
1 in stock for immediate dispatch