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Pen and ink drawing by artist Gretchen Shields. Three women wearing jumpers. Woman on left is wearing jumper alone. Woman in center wears blouse, jumper, and apron. Woman on right is wearing blouse under jumper.
Model wearing Russian settlers outfit. Blouse is worn under jumper and apron is worn over the jumper.
128 Russian Settlers' Dress
Back view of model looking back over her right shoulder. Model is wearing blouse, jumper, and apron all together.
Back view of model wearing blouse, jumper, and apron all together.
Photo of model (front view) in jumper with blouse underneath.
Front view of jumper. Model stands with hands by her sides in front of a white backdrop.
Back view of Jumper. Model stands in front of white backdrop.
Pen and ink drawing by artist Gretchen Shields. Three women wearing jumpers. Woman on left is wearing jumper alone. Woman in center wears blouse, jumper, and apron. Woman on right is wearing blouse under jumper.
Model wearing Russian settlers outfit. Blouse is worn under jumper and apron is worn over the jumper.
128 Russian Settlers' Dress
Back view of model looking back over her right shoulder. Model is wearing blouse, jumper, and apron all together.
Back view of model wearing blouse, jumper, and apron all together.
Photo of model (front view) in jumper with blouse underneath.
Front view of jumper. Model stands with hands by her sides in front of a white backdrop.
Back view of Jumper. Model stands in front of white backdrop.

128 Russian Settlers' Dress

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A sewing pattern for a complete ensemble from Old Russia that includes jumper, blouse, and apron, along with options for lace and embroidered embellishment.

The Jumper or Sundress (Serafan) is loose and gathered into a band that fits snugly around the body just above the bust.  Back gathers are gracefully fitted to the body with a variety of embellishment techniques, and may be made with traditional fullness, or in a narrower version.  The garment hangs from the shoulder straps that join at the center back and hold the voluminous gathers of the blouse in place.

The sleeves and body of the hip-length Blouse (Rukava) are gathered into a narrow neckband; shoulder yokes are often decorated with traditional Igolochky (Russian punch-needle embroidery) or cross stitch.

The Apron (Zapon) is worn over all.  It ties at the waist; skirt, bib, and flounce are pleated in place. A narrow ribbon holds bib pleats at top and ties in back of neck.

Wear the jumper by itself, as a sundress, or combine with the other pieces for a variety of looks. Pattern includes historical information about Russian peasant costume and instructions for traditional punch needle embroidery.

Suggested fabrics: Light to medium-weight fabrics such as silk, cotton, rayon, linen, or blends in challis or crepe.

Yardage chart (.pdf)

This pattern is available as a Paper pattern and PDF pattern. Choose the
pattern format you want in the drop down menu. The PDF pattern has instructions and files for copy shop (36” and A0), print at home (A4 and 8.5”x11”)

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