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Folkwear Patterns

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

05/31/2026

Last day to get our newest pattern, the 149 Norwegian Busserull, on sale! We’ve been loving this traditional work shirt (and so have you!). Unisex sizing up to 3XL, and available as a paper pattern and pdf pattern. 🇳🇴 Find the pattern on our website (link in bio).🪡

05/28/2026

If you are loving our new 149 Norwegian Busserull pattern, you should check out our 102 French Cheesemaker's Smock! It is another European folk work shirt, that traditionally was made with a striped fabric, worn for farm work, and has a neck placket. These work shirts are boxy and comfortable, and not hard to sew! Find this pattern on our website (link in bio), and read more about folk work shirts on our blog.

05/27/2026

The 107 Afghan Dress is a perfect canvas for creativity -- mixed fabrics, embroidery, sh**ha, beading, and more. And we got some gorgeous entries of this dress for our Handwork Contest last month. This incredible beaded and embroidered dress, then a dress with hand applique and quilting (with metallic thread), and finally a beautiful white on white embroidery with sh**ha embroidery with silver coins from around the world. So much creativity! So beautiful.

05/26/2026

We published an inspiring post on our blog showing off the many entries from our April Handwork Contest. We were blown away with the many creative ways that you all embellish Folkwear patterns -- from embroidery to quilting to beading. Check out the blog to see so much more and learn about each entry! And let us know your favorites! We will be posting of these in the coming days here too.

Entries here:
109 Little Folks, Mexican Dress, embroidered
114 Chinese Jacket, fabric paint, beading, and embroidery
142 Old Mexico Dress, blouse with embroidery and trim
124 Bolivian Milkmaid's Jacket in velvet with embroidery and beading
107 Afghan Dress with applique and quilting

05/24/2026

New fabrics at Folkwear! Some gorgeous cottons and a few linens. Perfect for using to make our patterns. Find them on our shop! (Link in bio)

05/22/2026

I’ve started on the tutorial for our 149 Norwegian Busserull. Using this medium weight cotton handspun - it is fun to work with and is the traditional striped color of the Busserull. Interestingly, it is quite a narrow fabric - only 30” wide. Perfect for this pattern. Stay tuned for a blog post on making this new pattern!

05/19/2026

New Merchant and Mills fabrics in stock!
Check them out in our shop (link in bio)

05/13/2026

A glimpse at all the Folkwear garments worn (including by a mannequin and a customer!) at the and last week in Chicago. I was there for 10(!) days and am glad to be back and catching up on everything. Tell me, which is your favorite look?
1. 107 Afghan Dress
2. 210 Armistice Blouse
3. 240 Rosie the Riveter overalls
4. 140 Flamenco Skirt with 212 Five Frontier Shirts (view D without decorative yokes)
5. 142 Old Mexico Dress shirt (do I look tired 😂)
6. 227 Edwardian Gown (mannequin)
7. 118 Tibetan Panel Coat (amazing customer’s creative make)

05/11/2026

Our newest pattern, the 149 Norwegian Busserull, has been a huge hit! This folk work shirt is an elegant and simple traditional top. Made for men or women, and great for festivals or everyday wear. We are really enjoying this shirt! And we are working on a tutorial for making it as well. Stay tuned for that in the next few weeks!

05/02/2026

We have a new pattern: The 149 Norwegian Busserull! This pattern is a take on a classic Norwegian folk work shirt with timeless, clean lines and a relaxed, comfortable fit. Like traditional European smocks, the busserull is constructed from simple rectangles and squares that allow plenty of freedom of movement. This shirt includes underarm gussets for mobility, a buttoned front placket, and a distinctive, but optional, half-belt at the center back.

Find the pattern here:
https://www.folkwear.com/products/149-norwegian-busserull

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240 Clingman Avenue Ext
Fairview, NC
28801

Telephone

+18286282049

Website

http://www.folkwear.com/

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