All fabric is priced by the metre, with a minimum cut of 0.2 metres. You can order in 10cm increments, such as 0.3, 0.7, or 1.6 metres.
All fabric is priced by the metre, with a minimum cut of 0.2 metres. You can order in 10cm increments, such as 0.3, 0.7, or 1.6 metres.
Folkwear 119 Sarouelles Sewing Pattern
The Folkwear 119 Sarouelles sewing pattern features three timeless and comfortable trouser designs inspired by traditional styles from Turkey, Africa, and India. These full and flowing pants offer ease and comfort, making them perfect for casual wear, yoga, belly dancing, or costuming. With options for elastic or drawstring waists, and ankle variations, this pattern allows for versatility and creativity. Each design reflects the rich history and cultural heritage of the regions, with detailed instructions for sewing and traditional embroidery techniques included.
119 Sarouelles Features:
View A: Turkish Pants – Full and flowing with a drawstring waist and elastic ankle cuffs.
View B: African Sarouelles – Drawstring waist with tapered legs and inseam gussets for freedom of movement.
View C: Indian Pants – Gathered legs above the thighs, with a wide hip panel, shaped cuffs, and traditional machine embroidery embellishments.
Includes historical lore and embroidery designs for added authenticity.
Available Sizes: Unisex Small – 2XL
Skill Level: Easy
Fabric Suggestions:
Turkish Pants: Lightweight fabrics with drape such as rayon challis, chiffon, or gauze.
African & Indian Pants: Medium-weight fabrics like cotton, silk, rayon, wool, or blends.
Notions:
Turkish Pants: Drawstring, elastic
African Sarouelles: Drawstring waist, inseam gussets
Indian Pants: Drawstring waist, embroidery designs for cuffs
Folkwear Sewing Patterns
Folkwear provides sewing patterns that are based on authentic vintage and folk garments from around the world, with special focus on embellishment details, history, and honor of the garments and the cultures and times they originate from.
"We believe that sewing is made richer, and therefore more enjoyable, when you understand more about the garments you have been inspired to make - including their histories and cultures." - Folkwear
At Truro Fabrics we're a small, family-run business in the heart of Cornwall, UK. We love compiling our carefully chosen fabric collections and sharing beautiful products with our customers. All orders are lovingly wrapped in recycled tissue and re-purposed packaging, ready to arrive and be made into exciting creations.