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Black and white pen and ink drawing by artist Gretchen Schields. Man and woman wearing Hungarian Szur. Woman is wearing simple contemporary version with her back turned showing collar flap. Man is wearing ornate traditional version with front buckle closure and cutwork applique.
woman walking outside wearing a Hungarian Szur made of heavy wool. Szur is contemporary view B.
150 Hungarian Szur
Photo of back of pattern cover. Cover shows description of pattern, views, fabric suggestions, and size and yardage charts.
Photo of woman wearing Hungarian Szur view B with hands at front showing finished hems on sleeves.
Photo of woman wearing view b of Hungarian Szur. woman is walking and looking back over her shoulder. Picture shows back collar lapel extending over shoulder to front of jacket.
Black woman standing in a traditional szur that is white, black and red wool felt with cutwork applique..
Back view of the szur with decorative red cut felt work over black and white felt coat.
Close up of the cut feltwork of the szur - black, red, and white. With the decorative leather buckle.
Close up back view of the cut felt work of the Szur. White and black szur with red felt work
White woman standing with her hands in the pockets of a large dark olive green szur.
Close up of the dark olive green szur front. The panels and cuffs are quilted.
White woman standing with her hands in the pockets of a large dark olive green szur. Her back is to the camera.
Black and white photo of an man and woman standing side by side in two versions of the Szur. Woman is facing forward and wears view B (contemporary) man's back is facing the camera and is wearing view A (traditional) szur.
Black and white pen and ink drawing by artist Gretchen Schields. Man and woman wearing Hungarian Szur. Woman is wearing simple contemporary version with her back turned showing collar flap. Man is wearing ornate traditional version with front buckle closure and cutwork applique.
woman walking outside wearing a Hungarian Szur made of heavy wool. Szur is contemporary view B.
150 Hungarian Szur
Photo of back of pattern cover. Cover shows description of pattern, views, fabric suggestions, and size and yardage charts.
Photo of woman wearing Hungarian Szur view B with hands at front showing finished hems on sleeves.
Photo of woman wearing view b of Hungarian Szur. woman is walking and looking back over her shoulder. Picture shows back collar lapel extending over shoulder to front of jacket.
Black woman standing in a traditional szur that is white, black and red wool felt with cutwork applique..
Back view of the szur with decorative red cut felt work over black and white felt coat.
Close up of the cut feltwork of the szur - black, red, and white. With the decorative leather buckle.
Close up back view of the cut felt work of the Szur. White and black szur with red felt work
White woman standing with her hands in the pockets of a large dark olive green szur.
Close up of the dark olive green szur front. The panels and cuffs are quilted.
White woman standing with her hands in the pockets of a large dark olive green szur. Her back is to the camera.
Black and white photo of an man and woman standing side by side in two versions of the Szur. Woman is facing forward and wears view B (contemporary) man's back is facing the camera and is wearing view A (traditional) szur.

150 Hungarian Szur

$19.95

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One size for men and women.

Worn by Magyar herdsmen in Hungary as far back as the Middle Ages, the Szur is a dramatic, mid-calf coat that was traditionally worn over the shoulders as a cape and lavishly decorated with cutwork felt appliqué. The geometric shapes of this garment make it an ideal canvas for other handwork techniques, as well as for handwoven fabrics. Sewing pattern includes instructions for a traditional and contemporary version, appliqué decoration, and historical lore about the Magyar.

Our pattern includes two views:

View A is the traditional Szur sewing pattern which includes optional cutwork applique and elaborate buckle closure and back vent.

View B is a more contemporary version of the pattern that includes pockets, a lined lapel and collar back, and finished hems on the sleeves and bottom.  This view eliminates the decoration, elaborate buckle closure and back vent.

Suggested fabrics: Heavyweight fabrics such as wool, felt, corduroy, or denim; also water-repellent microfiber for a raincoat. The Szur is traditionally made in felted wool with felt appliqués.

Yardage chart (.pdf)

This pattern is available as a paper pattern and a PDF pattern.  Choose the option you want in the drop down menu.  The PDF pattern has files for instructions, detailing/lore, copy shop (36" wide and A0), and print at home.

 

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