Folkwear 134 South Asian Tops and Wraps

Buy the 134 South Asian Tops and Wraps sewing pattern from Folkwear. This pattern contains three garments: a Burmese jacket, a Thai wrap blouse, and an Indian choli to wear with a sari.

The Burmese jacket is a contemporary looking short jacket that was found in Burma (Myanmar) but is similar to jackets of Chinese origin. The front, back and sleeves are cut in one piece. An under placket extends the front opening on the right side, and self-bias finishes the faced neckline and is used for handmade frogs and knotted buttons. Three patch pockets and fold back cuffs complete the detailing.

The Thai blouse has been adapted from the original with an eye on fit. The back and side front are cut in one shaped piece, with additional panels in the centre front. A straight neckband crosses to tie at the waist inside and out.

A close fit is the main characteristic of the choli, as it is both undergarment and blouse for the sari. Shaped centre front pieces (darted to fit the figure) and separate side pieces join into a midriff band. Above elbow sleeves hug the arms. The back is fitted smoothly with darts. An added front underlap fastens with hooks and eyes. Self-bias finishes the neckline, softly V-shaped in front and scooped in back.

The pattern gives instructions for making three types of knotted frog closures and wearing the traditional sarong skirts and sari. Lengthen the tops for different looks or to showcase luscious fabrics.

Suggested fabrics:

Burmese Jacket: Medium to heavy cotton, light to medium-weight wools. Not suitable for fabrics with nap or one-way prints.

Thai Blouse: Medium-weight cottons, silk, lightweight wool. Not suitable for fabrics with nap or one-way prints.

Indian Choli: Silk or cotton.

Fabric requirements: 

Burmese Jacket: 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 2 - 2 5/8 yd (1.8 - 2.4 m) // 60" (150 cm) wide fabric: 1 3/4 - 2 yd (1.6 - 1.8 m).

Thai Blouse: 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 1 7/8 - 2 3/4 yd (1.7 - 2.5 m) // 60" (150 cm) wide fabric: 1 3/8 - 2 yd (1.3 - 1.8 m).

Indian Choli: 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 1 1/8 - 2 3/4 yd (1.1 - 2.5 m) // 60" (150 cm) wide fabric: 1 - 1 1/4 yd (1 - 1.2 m).

Sizing: XS – 3XL (approx. UK 4/6 – 28/30, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer's size chart.

Notions: 

Burmese Jacket: Thread; five pairs of frog closures (or you may make your own).

Thai Blouse: Thread; 1/4 yd (0.25 m) additional fabric any width or 1 5/8 yd (1.5 m) purchased bias seam binding for optional seam finishing.

Indian Choli: Thread; five pairs of hooks and eyes.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; print-at-home pattern (25 pages for Burmese Jacket, 25 pages for Thai Blouse, 15 pages for Indian Choli); 36″ wide copy shop pattern (1 sheet for each style); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets for Burmese Jacket, 2 sheets for Thai Blouse, 1 sheet for Indian Choli).

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