PDF SEWING PATTERN | 501 Algerian Suit | Folkwear | UNISEX

PDF SEWING PATTERN | 501 Algerian Suit | Folkwear | UNISEX

Skill Level: Advanced
Sizes: XS–XL
Language: English Only
All Garments Included: Jacket, Vest & Trousers

The 501 Algerian Suit by Folkwear is an elaborate three-piece ensemble based on a historic Keswa del Mahsour. The pattern includes a jacket, vest and harem-style trousers, along with both traditional and contemporary construction options.

The original suit that inspired the pattern is richly decorated with soutache passementerie. Folkwear includes detailed historical information, authentic detailing instructions, soutache techniques and embroidery designs so you can recreate the traditional look or sew a more contemporary interpretation.

Pattern Features

• Jacket, vest and trousers included
• Traditional and contemporary construction options
• Fully lined jacket
• Open-front jacket without closures
• Traditional slash-and-puff sleeve detail
• Vest with traditional ball-button and loop closure
• Harem-style trousers
• Side pockets
• Front buttoned trouser placket
• Soutache embroidery instructions
• Embroidery designs included
• Historical information and authentic detailing instructions included

Suggested Fabrics

Jacket & Vest:

• Medium to heavyweight wool
• Cotton
• Linen
• Silk

The original suit is made entirely from wool broadcloth.

Trousers:

• Fabric matching the jacket
• Rayon
• Silk
• Challis
• Lightweight cotton
• Lightweight linen

Important: The trousers are not suitable for fabrics with nap, pile or a one-way design.

Notions

Jacket:

• Thread
• Optional: Thirty 3/8" / 10 mm ball buttons
• Optional: 135 yds / 124 m narrow soutache braid
• Optional: 8 yds / 7.3 m of 1/2" / 13 mm wide braid trim
• 4 yds / 3.7 m of 1" / 2.5 cm wide stiff decorative braid for inside edges for traditional construction, or 1 yd / 0.9 m interfacing for the modern version
• 3/8 yd / 35 cm lightweight contrast fabric for sleeve puffs
• 1/2" / 13 mm thick shoulder pads

Vest:

• Thread
• Thirty 3/8" / 10 mm ball buttons
• 2 yds / 1.83 m braid for loops, or 5/8 yd / 0.57 m pre-made loops
• Optional: 40 yds / 37 m narrow soutache trim
• Optional: 3 yds / 2.5 m of 1/2" / 13 mm wide braid trim
• 4 1/2 yds / 4.2 m of 1" / 2.5 cm wide stiff decorative braid for inside edges for traditional construction, or 1 yd / 0.9 m interfacing for the modern version

Trousers:

• Thread
• 5/8" / 15 mm buttons
• Optional: 50 yds / 4.6 m narrow soutache trim
• Optional: 3 yds / 2.5 m of 1/2" / 13 mm wide braid trim
• 1 yd / 0.92 m of 1" / 2.5 cm wide stiff decorative braid for traditional construction, or 1/4 yd / 23 cm interfacing for the modern version

Size Chart

• XS: Chest/Bust 31 1/2" / 80 cm | Waist 24" / 61 cm | Hip 34" / 87 cm
• SM: Chest/Bust 34" / 87 cm | Waist 26 1/2" / 67 cm | Hip 36" / 92 cm
• MD: Chest/Bust 38" / 97 cm | Waist 30" / 77 cm | Hip 40" / 102 cm
• LG: Chest/Bust 42" / 107 cm | Waist 34" / 87 cm | Hip 44" / 112 cm
• XL: Chest/Bust 44" / 112 cm | Waist 38" / 97 cm | Hip 46" / 117 cm

PDF Pattern Includes

• Jacket sewing pattern
• Vest sewing pattern
• Trousers sewing pattern
• Traditional and contemporary construction instructions
• Authentic detailing and historical information
• Soutache and braid trim instructions
• Embroidery designs
• Layered print-at-home pattern files
• A0 copyshop files: 2-6 pages
• 36" copyshop files
• A4 print-at-home files: 20-49-53 pages
• US Letter print-at-home files
• Layered projector file

A0 Files: 6 A0 pages for the Algerian Suit pattern + 2 A0 pages for the embroidery designs.