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Pen and ink drawing by artist Gretchen Shields. Man and Woman wearing Egyptian shirt. Woman wears a falcon headdress and reaches towards flowers the man is holding. Background has abstract plants and a geometric boarder.
Young african american woman wearing long coral color version of 104 Egyptian shirt. Shirt has grey applique around neck and on front yoke of top. Model is leaning on door frame looking towards camera with hands in pockets.
104 Egyptian Shirt
Close up photo of model in coral colored Egyptian Shirt. Shows details of gray applique on front.
Close up photo of model in black Egyptian top. Applique covers top from neckline to waist. Four buttons are at closure of neckline slit. Applique is two colors gold and coral.
Full view of model in 104 Egyptian top leaning on door frame.
Close up of side pocket. Model has hand partially in pocket.
Older woman in short version of Egyptian top. Top is made in a white gauze fabric with multi-colored embroidery on yoke. Model has one hand on hip and poses with white backdrop.
Woman in coral Egyptian Shirt. Long version coral color with one hand in pocket. Photo with white background.
Woman in coral Egyptian Shirt. Close up of front yoke with neck slit and gray applique.
104 Egyptian Shirt
Pen and ink drawing by artist Gretchen Shields. Man and Woman wearing Egyptian shirt. Woman wears a falcon headdress and reaches towards flowers the man is holding. Background has abstract plants and a geometric boarder.
Young african american woman wearing long coral color version of 104 Egyptian shirt. Shirt has grey applique around neck and on front yoke of top. Model is leaning on door frame looking towards camera with hands in pockets.
104 Egyptian Shirt
Close up photo of model in coral colored Egyptian Shirt. Shows details of gray applique on front.
Close up photo of model in black Egyptian top. Applique covers top from neckline to waist. Four buttons are at closure of neckline slit. Applique is two colors gold and coral.
Full view of model in 104 Egyptian top leaning on door frame.
Close up of side pocket. Model has hand partially in pocket.
Older woman in short version of Egyptian top. Top is made in a white gauze fabric with multi-colored embroidery on yoke. Model has one hand on hip and poses with white backdrop.
Woman in coral Egyptian Shirt. Long version coral color with one hand in pocket. Photo with white background.
Woman in coral Egyptian Shirt. Close up of front yoke with neck slit and gray applique.
104 Egyptian Shirt

104 Egyptian Shirt

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Men and Women, sizes XS-2XL 

This is a shortened version of the traditional Egyptian galabia, or robe. This versatile shirt pattern can be sewn up for casual or elegant occasions for men and women. The original garments are ankle length and unadorned.  We offer a modern shirt length version and a mid-calf version, both which may be left plain or decorated with contrasting yoke, applique, or soutache braid in typical designs, and/or handmade cording and knotted buttons. 

This pattern is a loose-fitting style with side panels and slit pockets. Sleeves are slightly flared and curve under arms to meet side panels. The yoke can be turned to the inside, or to the outside for interesting contrast.

Instructions are included for knotted buttons, decorative cording, soutache appliqué, and lengthening the shirt to make the galabia.

Suggested fabrics: Crisp or soft fabrics such as cottons, muslin, lightweight denim, broadcloth. For applique pieces, use 100% cotton. 

Yardage chart (XS-2XL)

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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