{"product_id":"gaza-dress","title":"101 Gaza Dress","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMisses 6-18\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis sewing pattern for an ankle-length gown is composed of easy-to-construct panels that are perfect for pieced or handwoven fabric variations, needlework, and other embellishment. Create an heirloom thobe with one of the traditional embroidery designs included in the pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis dress pattern is made exactly from the garment worn for centuries by women in Gaza.  The loose-fitting ankle-length kaftan-style dress has long sleeves, slightly narrowed at the wrists, three side panels on each side, shoulder and front yokes, and front split opening.  Two optional embroidery designs are included for the front yoke, as well as suggests for other authentic decoration. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes multi-sized pattern tissue, sewing Instructions and two embroidery designs and techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested fabrics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp or soft fabrics such as denim, broadcloth, muslin, linen, lightweight wool. Traditional colors are black, indigo, white, or natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1694\/7861\/files\/101-GazaDress_yardage_chart.pdf?960618214482062949\"\u003eYardage chart (.pdf)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1694\/7861\/files\/Folkwear_Sizing_Chart.pdf?3565018957331231400\"\u003eSizing chart (.pdf)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThe paper pattern will be mailed to you, and is printed on 18# paper. The PDF pattern is available to download after checkout. The PDF pattern has instructions and files for copy shop (36” and A0) and print at home (A4 and 8.5”x11”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLEARN MORE: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLiz from British Columbia, Canada, who has made this pattern in everything from silk to fleece, shares this modified construction sequence that she devised to make it easier to sew the dress on a serger and so the dress can be painted or appliquéd as a whole:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo not stitch shoulder seams or tops of sleeves, as directed in Step One of the pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eStitch Front Side Panels to Mid Side Panels, as directed in Step One of the pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eStitch Mid Side Panels to Back Side Panels, as directed in Step One of the pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eStitch underarm Sleeve seams to notch 4, as directed in Step Three of the pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith right sides together, pin and stitch combined Side Panels to Sleeves, matching notch 4 at center of Mid Side Panel to notch 4 on Sleeves, as directed in Step Three of the pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eStitch Side Panels and Sleeves to Front, as directed in Step Four of the pattern. Then stitch to only one seam on the Back. At this point, the whole dress can be laid out flat and painted or decorated as desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eStitch final Back seam.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eStitch shoulders and top seams of sleeves from neck edge to wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eApply Yokes, as directed in Step Two of original pattern. Liz has also modified the pattern to insert a front zipper, for ease of dressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folkwear","offers":[{"title":"PDF","offer_id":46456851300551,"sku":"000230-001378","price":22.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Printed","offer_id":46456851333319,"sku":"000230-001378-Printed","price":38.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/3514\/7097\/files\/replic-101phlg.jpg?v=1777213302","url":"https:\/\/empiremakespace.com\/products\/gaza-dress","provider":"Empire Make Space","version":"1.0","type":"link"}