{"product_id":"120-navajo-blouse-skirt-1","title":"120 Navajo Blouse and Skirt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMisses 4-20; Girls 4-10.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis pullover blouse was traditionally made of velvet, lined with calico, embellished with silver buttons, and worn with a calico broomstick skirt made of three tiers to represent the stages of a woman's life (infancy, adulthood and the elder years). Our sewing pattern includes complete blouse instructions, historical information, and drawings for tiered skirt (and tips for broomstick pleating effect). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe traditional clothing often associated with Navajo women and girls evolved from the post-Civil War days of the late 19th century and was influenced by white American dress of the time: a high-necked, tight-fitting velveteen blouse with a long and very full gathered skirt, often in a contrasting calico print or solid color. This blouse shows more influence from men's shirts or work smocks of that time, but it is a style that was and remains popular. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested fabrics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Velvet, velveteen, velour, lightweight corduroy, light to medium-weight cottons, blends, and wool. For optional contrasting facings: soft, lightweight cotton (calico is traditional) or blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e There are not pattern pieces for the skirt, but a diagram and instructions - since the skirt is made only from rectangular fabric sections.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1694\/7861\/files\/120-navajobls-skirt_yardage.pdf?6132735050364610396\"\u003eYardage chart (.pdf)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe PDF pattern has files for\u003cbr\u003ecopy shop (36” and A0), print at home (A4 and 8.5”x11”), as well as instructions, lore and skirt diagram.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folkwear","offers":[{"title":"PDF","offer_id":46456848351431,"sku":"000230-001404","price":22.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Printed","offer_id":46456848384199,"sku":"000230-001404-Printed","price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/3514\/7097\/files\/replic-120phlg_53e7d2f9-e2e1-4539-aab8-907160797f2f.jpg?v=1777213139","url":"https:\/\/empiremakespace.com\/products\/120-navajo-blouse-skirt-1","provider":"Empire Make Space","version":"1.0","type":"link"}