Folkwear 119 Unisex Sarouelles

Buy the 119 Unisex Sarouelles sewing pattern from Folkwear. This pattern includes three comfortable and timeless trouser designs from Turkey, Africa, and India with an elastic or drawstring waist and ankle variations. These full and flowing easy-sew styles are perfect for casual wear, yoga, belly dancing, or costuming. Historical lore and traditional embroidery designs are included.

The Turkish Pants (View A) are full and flowing, gathered at the waist with a drawstring and at the ankles with elastic.

The African Sarouelles (View B), sized for men and women, have a simple drawstring waist with legs that taper to the ankle. Inseam gussets allow for freedom of movement. These comfortable pants are quick and easy to sew.

The legs of the Indian Pants (View C) are gathered in the front above the thighs into a wide hip panel, which rises to a drawstring waist. Shaped cuffs above the ankle are faced and traditionally embellished with simple machine embroidery. Instructions and four embroidery designs are included.

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: For the African and Indian Pants, choose medium-weight fabrics such as cotton, silk, rayon, wool, or blends. The Turkish Pants look best in lightweight fabrics with drape, such as rayon challis or gauze.

Fabric requirements:

View A: 45" (1.15 m) wide fabric: 2 5/8 - 2 7/8 yd (2.4 - 2.6 m) // 60" (1.5 m) wide fabric: 2 5/8 - 2 7/8 yd (2.4 - 2.6 m).

View B: 45" (1.15 m) wide fabric: 1 3/4 - 2 7/8 yd (1.6 - 2.6 m) // 60" (1.5 m) wide fabric: 1 3/8 - 2 yd (1.3 - 1.8 m).

View C: 45" (1.15 m) wide fabric: 1 7/8 - 2 5/8 yd (1.7 - 2.4 m) // 60" (1.5 m) wide fabric: 1 7/8 - 2 yd (1.7 - 1.8 m).

Sizing: Small - 2X Large (approx. UK 6 - 22). Please check the size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Thread // View A: Drawstring for waist, 2 yd (1.83 m); drawstring for cuffs, 1 1/2 yd (1.4 m) OR elastic for cuffs, 1 yd (0.95 m) OR you may make fabric ties // View B: Drawstring for waist, 2 yd (1.83 m) OR you may make self-fabric ties // View C: Drawstring for waist, 2 yd (1.83 m) OR you may make self-fabric ties; machine embroidery thread (optional).

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; historical lore and embroidery designs; print-at-home pattern; 36" wide copy shop pattern; A0 copy shop pattern.

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