Patterns Included and Yardage Estimates
(yardage estimates are based on 48 inch fabric)

 

Tunics

Sleeveless, or short sleeves length, below calf

2 yards

Ankle length

4 yards

Full length, long sleeves

5 yards

Robes

Narrow long sleeves (angel)

5 yards

Long pointed sleeves (Palestinian woman: angel)

8 yards

Very full (angel)

8 yards

Coats

Sleeveless

4 yards

Long, with sleeves

5 yards

Short, with sleeves

4 yards

Full loose coat

8 yards

Short jacket coat

2 yards

Caftan

6 yards

Over Garments

Aba, 24" wide across shoulders

4 yards

Aba, full arm length, shaped hem

8 yards

Circular cape

Half circle

2 yards

Full circle, mid-calf

4 yards

Rectangular cape

2 yards

Pallium drape

3.5 - 4 yards

Headdresses, Men

Cap (boys)

1/2 yard

Square scarf

1.5 yards

Coil

1 yard

Head tie

1/2 yard

Fitted head scarf

1/2 yard

Prayer shawl

1 yard

Fez

1/2 yard

Turban wrapped around fez

1-2 yards

Headdresses, Women

Fitted head scarf

1/2 yard

Veil

1.5 yard

Palestinian Hat (married woman)

1/2 yard