Folkwear 103 Romanian Blouse

Buy the 103 Romanian Blouse sewing pattern from Folkwear. This is a stunningly beautiful shirt when fully embroidered, or a simple peasant blouse if you choose to forgo the embellishments. Instructions for traditional embroidery, smocking, and crocheted finish are included, as well as techniques for creating a drawstring and to sew the blouse completely by hand.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– 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 Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: Thin, soft fabrics such as fine cotton or linen, cotton or silk crepe, muslin, or cotton gauze.

Fabric requirements: 35"-40" (90-120 cm) wide fabric: 3 1/2 yd (3.05 m) // 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 1 3/4 yd (1.6 m).

Sizing: One size (fits up to 42"/107 cm bust).

Notions: For casings at the wrists and neckline: 3 yd (2.75 m) or one pkg. of 1/2" (13 mm) bias tape to match fabric // For drawstrings at neck and wrists: 3 yd (2.75 m) of cord or ribbon (or you can make your own cord).

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (33 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (1 long sheet).

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