{"product_id":"128-russian-settlers-dress","title":"128 Russian Settlers' Dress","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMisses XS-XL\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sewing pattern for a complete ensemble from Old Russia that includes jumper, blouse, and apron, along with options for lace and embroidered embellishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eJumper or Sundress (Sarafan)\u003c\/strong\u003e is loose and gathered into a band that fits snugly around the body just above the bust.  Back gathers are gracefully fitted to the body with a variety of embellishment techniques, and may be made with traditional fullness, or in a narrower version.  The garment hangs from the shoulder straps that join at the center back and hold the voluminous gathers of the blouse in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sleeves and body of the hip-length \u003cstrong\u003eBlouse (Rukava)\u003c\/strong\u003e are gathered into a narrow neckband; shoulder yokes are often decorated with traditional Igolochky (Russian punch-needle embroidery) or cross stitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eApron (Zapon)\u003c\/strong\u003e is worn over all.  It ties at the waist; skirt, bib, and flounce are pleated in place. A narrow ribbon holds bib pleats at top and ties in back of neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear the jumper by itself, as a sundress, or combine with the other pieces for a variety of looks. Pattern includes historical information about Russian peasant costume and instructions for traditional punch needle embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested fabrics\u003c\/strong\u003e: Light to medium-weight fabrics such as silk, cotton, rayon, linen, or blends in challis or crepe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYardage chart (.pdf)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis pattern is available as a Paper pattern and PDF pattern. Choose the\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epattern format you want in the drop down menu\u003c\/strong\u003e. The PDF pattern has instructions and files for copy shop (36” and A0), print at home (A4 or 8.5”x11”)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLEARN MORE: \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis dress includes instructions for making it nursing friendly.  It also makes great maternity wear.  Visit our list of pregnancy and nursing friendly sewing patterns. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuest post with versions of this dress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead about how a version of the dress with a box pleated back was made.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nRead about how a gathered back version of the dress with ribbon was made.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor tips on sizing up the jumper or sundress, visit our blog post tutorial about how to do it.  Also a video below.\u003ciframe title=\"Video Player\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0n3kjqsuFRM\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Folkwear","offers":[{"title":"Paper Pattern","offer_id":47133199859884,"sku":"cky1788602252880","price":10.17,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"PDF Pattern","offer_id":47133199892652,"sku":"tbg1788602252881","price":11.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/6348\/3308\/files\/128-russian-settlers-dress_1.jpg?v=1788602257","url":"https:\/\/chicbagluxe.shop\/products\/128-russian-settlers-dress","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}