Folkwear Patterns

Folkwear Patterns Folkwear creates and sells unique sewing patterns based on folk clothing from around the world and vintage fashion.

Patterns are well researched and drafted, and can be used to create authentic and traditional garments as well as unique everyday wearable Folkwear provides high quality sewing patterns and accessories to create authentic ethnic and vintage fashions.

We have a "new" pattern available for Pre-Sale!  The 125 Huichol Wardrobe was first released by Folkwear in 1981, and we...
09/02/2026

We have a "new" pattern available for Pre-Sale! The 125 Huichol Wardrobe was first released by Folkwear in 1981, and we have brought this amazing pattern back into print in larger sizes! This pattern includes Pants, Shirt, Blouse, Skirt, and Tabard (tunic), plus history and detailing, embroidery designs, and instructions. There is so much to this incredible, comfortable, beautiful pattern! Pre-sale goes through September 14. The paper pattern and PDF pattern will be sent to you on the 14th. Read more here:
https://www.folkwear.com/products/125-huichol-wardrobe

Sneak peek for the pattern coming out tomorrow!  We are excited about re-releasing this one!  It has been a chore to gra...
08/31/2026

Sneak peek for the pattern coming out tomorrow! We are excited about re-releasing this one! It has been a chore to grade up and manage, but it is looking so good and is so fun! We can't wait to share it. Our pre-sale will start tomorrow and the pattern will be out (shipped and send as a PDF) on the 14th. Yay! 🪡🎊

New Folkwear Contest is all about Men's Wear.  We have lots of patterns for men (and for men/women) and they can sometim...
08/11/2026

New Folkwear Contest is all about Men's Wear. We have lots of patterns for men (and for men/women) and they can sometimes be overlooked. Many of you sew for the men in your lives and we want to highlight those makes! Throughout this month, you can send us a photo of a garment you've made to enter this contest. Everyone who enters gets a coupon code to use in our shop, and we will have 3 winners for gift cards - one random winner and 2 "best of" winners. Send photos/entries to [email protected] and read more on our blog: https://www.folkwear.com/blogs/news/august-pattern-contest-mens-wear

Patterns shown: 1) 137 Australian Drovers Coat; 2) 211 Two Middies and 229 Sailor Pants; 3) 251 Varsity Jacket; 4) 149 Norwegian Busserull; 5) 158 Ghanaian Smock; 6) 202 Victorian Shirt

This is a great photo of our 204 Missouri River Boatman's Shirt, from our archive.  This is a great folk shirt pattern, ...
08/09/2026

This is a great photo of our 204 Missouri River Boatman's Shirt, from our archive. This is a great folk shirt pattern, based on an original traditional shirt from the 1800s. A work shirt from the region with details similar to folk shirts from eastern Europe. A handsome shirt! And the pattern is on sale all month.
https://www.folkwear.com/products/204-missouri-river-boatmans-shirt

We love the Folkwear makes that our customers have been sending us over the last few months have been so fun to look at!...
08/06/2026

We love the Folkwear makes that our customers have been sending us over the last few months have been so fun to look at! We love this one Debby sent us of the 204 Missouri River Boatman's Shirt she made for her husband to wear in their wedding. It is so sweet, with a few tiny embroidered flowers to match the colors of her dress. Very handsome!
Find the pattern here (it's on sale): https://www.folkwear.com/products/204-missouri-river-boatmans-shirt

New featured pattern this month!  The 204 Missouri River Boatman's Shirt is on sale all month.  This is one of Folkwear'...
08/05/2026

New featured pattern this month! The 204 Missouri River Boatman's Shirt is on sale all month. This is one of Folkwear's first historic patterns and based on an original garment. It is a folk work shirt with all the typical details -- underarm gussets, shoulder yokes, etc.
This is a great time to get this pattern because we are going to be increasing the price of the pattern once this inventory runs out (due to increased printing cost).
https://www.folkwear.com/products/204-missouri-river-boatmans-shirt

Our "newest" pattern, the 214 Tea Frock is only on sale for one more day (thru July 31!).  This 1920s informal dress has...
07/30/2026

Our "newest" pattern, the 214 Tea Frock is only on sale for one more day (thru July 31!). This 1920s informal dress has so much going for it -- flattering v-neck, drop waist, options for flutter sleeve, long sleeve, or sleeveless, collar or no, options for smocking and embroidery (plus all the instructions and designs for handwork). This dress is really lovely. Plus you can make a shirt from it as well!
https://www.folkwear.com/products/214-1927-tea-frock

Another option for our “newest” pattern, the 214 Tea Frock. I made several shirts from the pattern, and this one I made ...
07/23/2026

Another option for our “newest” pattern, the 214 Tea Frock. I made several shirts from the pattern, and this one I made with a silk-like viscose with the flutter sleeves and a collar. Such a perfect summer top! Get the pattern (and make a dress or top) while it’s on sale through the end of the month.

One of my favorite Folkwear outfits for staying cool in the summer is our 128 Russian Settler's Dress!  Loose and comfor...
07/12/2026

One of my favorite Folkwear outfits for staying cool in the summer is our 128 Russian Settler's Dress! Loose and comfortable, and perfect made in a lightweight cotton or linen - it is a great option for a pretty and cool dress to wear all summer. (Also a great maternity dress!)
https://www.folkwear.com/products/128-russian-settlers-dress

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