PDF SEWING PATTERN | 144 Belly Dancer | Folkwear

PDF SEWING PATTERN | 144 Belly Dancer | Folkwear

Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: Choli: Women SM–2XL | Other Garments Gathered or Tied to Fit
Cup Sizes: B, C & D Cups
Language: English Only
All Garments Included: Choli, Pantaloons, Ten-Yard Skirt, Hip Shawl, Tassel Belt & Coin Bra

The 144 Belly Dancer pattern by Folkwear is a complete tribal-style dance costume collection designed for layering, movement and creative embellishment.

The pattern includes a fitted Choli, voluminous Pantaloons, a dramatic Ten-Yard Skirt, Hip Shawl, Tassel Belt and Coin Bra. Mix fabrics, fringe, tassels, coins and decorative trims to create a highly personalized costume.

Pattern Features

• Six costume pieces included
• Fitted backless Choli with back ties
• Short sleeves with underarm gussets for ease of movement
• Choli available for B, C and D cups
• Voluminous Pantaloons with narrow hip band
• Three-tier Ten-Yard Skirt
• Hip Shawl
• Decorative Tassel Belt
• Coin Bra
• Instructions for fringe and tassel making
• Embellishment instructions included

Recommended Fabrics

• Cotton Poplin
• Cotton Chambray
• Yarn-Dyed Linen Cotton Blend
• Crumple Cotton
• Lightweight Tencel Twill
  

Size Chart – Choli

• SM: Bust 32 1/2–34" / 83–87 cm | Waist 25–26 1/2" / 64–67 cm | Hip 34 1/2–36" / 88–92 cm
• MD: Bust 36–38" / 92–97 cm | Waist 28–30" / 72–77 cm | Hip 38–40" / 97–102 cm
• LG: Bust 40–42" / 102–107 cm | Waist 32–34" / 82–87 cm | Hip 42–44" / 107–112 cm
• XL: Bust 44–46" / 112–117 cm | Waist 37–39" / 94–99 cm | Hip 46–48" / 117–122 cm
• 2XL: Bust 48–50" / 122–127 cm | Waist 42–44" / 102–107 cm | Hip 50–52" / 127–132 cm

Fabric Requirements

Choli with Band:

• 45" / 115 cm fabric: approximately 1 3/4–2 1/4 yd / 1.6–2.1 m depending on size
• 60" / 150 cm fabric: approximately 1–2 1/4 yd / 0.95–2.1 m depending on size

Choli without Band:

• 45" / 115 cm fabric: 1 1/2 yd / 1.4 m
• 60" / 150 cm fabric: approximately 7/8–1 yd / 0.8–0.95 m depending on size

Pantaloons – All Sizes:

• 4 yds / 3.7 m of 45" / 115 cm fabric for legs
• 1 yd / 0.95 m of 36" / 91 cm or 45" / 115 cm fabric for hip band

If making the Ten-Yard Skirt, leftover skirt fabric may be used for the Pantaloons hip band.

Ten-Yard Skirt – All Sizes:

• 8 yds / 7.4 m of 45" / 115 cm fabric

Hip Shawl:

• 1 1/8 yds / 1.05 m of 45" / 115 cm fabric

Tassel Belt: Decorative textile or sturdy fabric for the belt front, plus assorted fabric pieces for the remaining belt components.

Coin Bra: Buckram costumer's bra cups or a purchased bra.

Notions

Choli:

• Thread
• Ribbon for ties
• Ribbon for band if not making a self-fabric band

Pantaloons:

• Thread
• 1/2" / 13 mm elastic equal to hip measurement and ankle measurement, adjusted for stretch ease depending on the elastic used

Ten-Yard Skirt:

• Thread
• 1/2" / 13 mm elastic equal to hip measurement, adjusted for stretch ease
• Optional: 10 1/8 yds / 9.2 m decorative braid or contrast fabric band for hem edge

Hip Shawl:

• Purchased fringe or cord for making custom fringe
• Thread

Tassel Belt:

• Worsted wool or acrylic knitting yarn for making tassels
• Tapestry needle
• Sturdy thread
• Assorted ornaments

Coin Bra:

• Thread
• Assorted coins
• Other decorative ornaments

PDF Pattern Includes

• Graded Choli pattern pieces
• Pantaloons instructions and cutting diagrams
• Ten-Yard Skirt instructions and cutting diagrams
• Hip Shawl instructions
• Tassel Belt instructions
• Coin Bra instructions
• Fringe-making instructions
• Tassel-making instructions
• Embellishment instructions
• A0 copyshop files: 2 pages
• 36" copyshop files
• A4 print-at-home files: 35 pages
• US Letter print-at-home files
• Complete sewing instructions