PDF SEWING PATTERN | 158 Ghanaian Smock | Folkwear | UNISEX
Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: Women & Men S–XL
Gender: Unisex
Language: English Only
Projects Included: Ghanaian Smock & Kufi Cap
The 158 Ghanaian Smock by Folkwear is inspired by the traditional loose-fitting smock originating in northern Ghana and now worn throughout many areas of West Africa. Known in Ghana by names including fugu and batakari, the garment is traditionally constructed from narrow strips of handwoven fabric.
Wedge-shaped godets are inserted below the chest to create the smock's distinctive flared silhouette. The design can be made using handwoven strips or regular fabric yardage cut or torn into strips and sewn together, making it an especially interesting project for weavers, textile artists and fabric lovers.
The smock is designed for both women and men, with the women's version featuring elastic at the waist. It can be worn over trousers, shorts, pants or leggings, and the women's version can also be lengthened to create a dress. A traditional-inspired kufi cap and embroidery motifs for embellishing the smock are also included.
Pattern Features- Traditional-inspired Ghanaian smock
- Loose-fitting unisex design
- Women's & men's versions
- Women's version features elastic at the waist
- Wedge-shaped godets create the flared silhouette
- Designed for construction from narrow fabric strips
- Can also be made from regular fabric yardage
- Can be layered over long or short sleeve shirts
- Women's version can be lengthened into a dress
- Kufi cap pattern included
- Embroidery motifs for the smock included
- Cotton
- Cotton Blends
- Wool
- Rayon
- Silk
- Aso Oke or Similar Handwoven Cloth
Traditional Fabric: Aso Oke is a West African handwoven cloth traditionally woven in narrow strips, often approximately 6–8" / 15.3–20.3 cm wide.
Facing: Choose a facing fabric similar in weight to, or slightly lighter than, the main garment fabric.
Notions- Thread
- Elastic – optional, for the women's smock; cut 2" / 5 cm shorter than the waist measurement
- Stabilizer – optional, if embroidering the smock
- Complete sewing instructions
- Ghanaian Smock pattern
- Kufi cap pattern
- Embroidery motifs
- Historical & cultural information
- Authentic detailing information
- A0 copyshop file : 1 page
- 36" copyshop file
- A4 print-at-home file : 20 pages
- Lettre US print-at-home file
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