{"product_id":"128-russian-settlers-dress","title":"128 Russian Settlers' Dress","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMisses XS-XL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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\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\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\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\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\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\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1694\/7861\/files\/SIZING_AND_YARDAGE_REQUIREMENTS_for_128_Russian_Settlers_badee491-9224-4f17-be70-64abe7bf1b75.pdf?v=1630429878\"\u003eYardage chart (.pdf)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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\u003ch3\u003eLEARN MORE: \u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis dress includes instructions for making it nursing friendly.  It also makes great maternity wear.  Visit our \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.folkwear.com\/blogs\/news\/pregnancy-and-nursing-friendly-patterns?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=060e610dd\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003elist of pregnancy and nursing friendly sewing patterns\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.folkwear.com\/blogs\/news\/guest-post-folkwear-patterns-as-jumping-off-points?_pos=10\u0026amp;_sid=060e610dd\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eGuest post with versions of this dress.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.folkwear.com\/blogs\/news\/a-128-russian-settlers-dress-with-back-pleats\"\u003eRead about how a version of the dress with a box pleated back was made.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.folkwear.com\/blogs\/news\/floral-128-russian-settlers-dress-with-ribboned-back\"\u003eRead about how a gathered back version of the dress with ribbon was made\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor tips on sizing up the jumper or sundress, visit our \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.folkwear.com\/blogs\/news\/grading-up-the-128-russian-settlers-dress\"\u003eblog post tutorial about how to do it\u003c\/a\u003e.  Also a video below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folkwear","offers":[{"title":"PDF","offer_id":46456842911943,"sku":"000230-001391","price":24.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Printed","offer_id":46456842944711,"sku":"000230-001391-Printed","price":36.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/3514\/7097\/files\/replic-128_side_with_apron.jpg?v=1777212957","url":"https:\/\/empiremakespace.com\/products\/128-russian-settlers-dress","provider":"Empire Make Space","version":"1.0","type":"link"}