Folkwear "Tunic" Patterns

[Kryy Jacobi]

Ok, I'm a "research junkie", always looking for a new idea....

Has anyone seen these:

[ftp]http://www.folkwear.com/112.html[/ftp]
"Outer Tunic" male and female:



[ftp]http://www.folkwear.com/134.html[/ftp]
"Inner Tunic" female (I expect could be adapted to male):



Might make some good alternatives since the Simplicity patterns are now on the "endangered species" list.

Actually there are several good patterns there that look "Star Wars".... other Jedi-type, Naboo, a Tibetan thing that looks Darth Maul-ish....

[Kryy Jacobi]

P.S. They're not cheap, but Denver Fabrics sells them for 20% off:

[ftp]http://www.denverfabrics.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=PF0112&source=Search[/ftp]

and

[ftp]http://www.denverfabrics.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=PF0134&source=Search[/ftp]

There may be other sites that offer them as well, but I'm a bit familiar with this one.

[Ani-Chay Pinn]

The one thing that I would change with that pattern is make an A-line or a skirt bottom on the tunic. That seems to be one feature of Jedi tunics, they don't really have straight up-and-down sides; they flare outward, I assume it looks better in fight scenes in the movies.

[Starkindler (The Naked Jedi)]

probably helps hide the wire harnesses too.

[Kryy Jacobi]

And also hide less than perfect physiques.

I agree -- it definitely needs to be modified. It's way too short regardless of whether one is making a one-piece or two-piece tunic, and I expect the sleeves need modification as well.

But it was good to see another clothing pattern (as opposed to "costume pattern") with potential, so I thought I'd share.

[Nova Darklighter]

It would work, with mods, but might not be the easiest soution for the begginners, I haven't used Folkwear in years, but I seem to remember that the directions were weird, on some of them. I think I might have that one in my collection, but am not sure.

[JediKai]

I've made the bottom right jacket in the lower image. I didn't like it very much. For an undertunic, where the only details that show are the neckline and the sleeves at the wrist, I've started using my absolute fav Folkwear jacket pattern (of which I've made over a dozen for street wear):

Folkwear #111, Nepali Blouse



It's a bit complex as it does have an underarm gusset. For the Jedi tunic, I lengthen and narrow the sleeves at the wrist to give the proper "rucked" sleeve.

[Kryy Jacobi]

This is very interesting.... glad to have our expert seamstresses give input.

Nova, are the instructions just too vague to follow, or are the patterns themselves too complicated?

And Kai, on the "undertunic" you use, do you swap the sides that lap over?

Was there anything specific you didn't like about the other, or was it that sometimes we/you just don't like the final style? (It's a shame after all of that work, but then that's why the "Jedi Beginnings" thread has multiple entries for lots of people.... been there, done that.... )

[JediKai]

Yes, I change it to wrap left over right. On the other folkwear wrap shirt, I didn't like the one tie design....if that came loose than it would be open and embarrasing (when worn alone) I still wear it (I made it as mundane clothes) but put a pin at the neckline, just in case. Also, I use grosgrain ribbon for the ties of the Nepali blouse rather than making ties. Saves time. It's important to use grosgrain ribbon as it is less likely to come untied (though it still does) than the more slippery smooth ribbon. Grosgrain has sort of ribs in the fabric which make it grip to itself better. It's 99 cents at JoAnn's for a 6 yard roll in basic colors. Other color choices (like dark brown) cost about $2 for 3 years.

[Leda EmBorr]

Wow, I do like the undertunic style. It's interesting to find streetwear that looks jedi. hehe. The problem I had with a similar pattern was that the neckline was way too wide. The shirt collar didn't show under the outer tunic. I didn't notice it would turn out that way, but I learned, and now I look for it.

[JediKai]

I forgot. I also make the collar more narrow on the Nepali blouse.

[Starkindler (The Naked Jedi)]

since the simplicity pattern is "endangered" perhaps someone could scan it in so others could print it in the future when it is no longer available?

[Cronto Tocrone]

that would be nice

[Leda EmBorr]

you might need a pretty big scanner... hehe

[Starkindler (The Naked Jedi)]

you can scan in pieces. some software allows for larger images and will connect the images....