Extra Small to 3X Large.
This 16th-century Spanish colonial style has survived through the centuries in central and northern Mexico as a blouse. It emerged as a popular dress in the USA in the mid-to-late 20th century. This traditional garment was - and still is - a colorful, practical, and comfortable garment to wear.
This sewing pattern is quick and easy to make, with just four pattern pieces. Make it as a below-knee dress or a top-of-the-thigh blouse, then fancy it up with the embroidery stitches on your sewing machine, or with other fun and colorful decoration.
Suggested fabrics: Woven cottons and cotton blends, such as muslin, shirting, batiste and voile (for breezy, airy summer looks), damask, chambray, lightweight denim; rayons; lightweight linen and linen blends; silks and silk blends.
Note: This pattern does NOT include embroidery patterns or motifs. If you would like to purchase an embroidery pattern to go with this pattern, we have one available here.
The PDF pattern has instructions and files for copy shop (36” and A0), print at home (A4 or 8.5”x11”).
LEARN MORE:
Historical Notes and Embroidery Resources for the 142 Old Mexico Dress.
We have a YouTube video on Folkwear's channel showing how to make sure you orient the yoke correctly when sewing the dress/blouse.