01 77 FOLKWEAR BETHANY FLOWING STRIP BRIDE EMBROIDER DRESS PATTERN

vintage 70s Folkwear No. 01 11th Century Medieval Bethany Dress Sewing and Cutting Diagram Sewing Guide Embroidery Instructions One Size ----------------------------------- Please note, this is NOT a pattern. This is a large folded guide that explains how to cut, sew, and adorn a very basic dress. Pattern Co: Folkwear Date: 1977 Size: One Size Condition: Very Good what a great find for a vintage pattern. one booklet style, no pattern pieces. apparently this is a wedding dress in that part of the country. One write up pattern diagram, with a cover that is a work of art in itself, not used lovely pattern.. folkwear dress 01 The Crusades of the 11th Century brought clothing back from the Holy Land that was to influence Medieval European dress for centuries. Wide flowing sleeves, threads of gold, and colorful silks in bands are mentioned in knightly lore and are still found in this wedding dress of Bethany. The wide flaring sleeves are worn both wrist length or above the wrist and are traditionally tied in back when greater freedom of movement is required. The first pattern issued by Folkwear, 1977.. bit of extra postage. USED A web pic