
Folkwear 149 Norwegian Busserull
Buy the 149 Norwegian Busserull sewing pattern from Folkwear. The busserull is a classic Norwegian work shirt with a relaxed and comfortable fit. Like traditional European smocks, the busserull is constructed from simple rectangles. This shirt includes underarm gussets for mobility, a buttoned front placket, and an optional half-belt at the back. Originally a men's garment, this pattern fits both men and women. Make your busserull as a work shirt or a folk festival shirt, from a plain linen or the traditional striped cotton.
Sewing level:Â Intermediate
This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:
– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?
– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?
Note if purchasing copy shop printing: One of the pattern pieces has been split (to fit on the A0 sheet) and will need to be joined together.
Suggested fabrics: Light to medium weight cotton, linen, hemp, wool, or blends. Striped fabric in red or blue is often used.
Fabric requirements:Â For fabrics without nap, pile or one-way design.
45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 2 1/8 - 3 1/2 yd (1.9 - 3.2 m).
60" (150 cm) wide fabric: 1 3/4 - 2 1/4 yd (1.6 - 2.1 m).
Sizing: XS – 3XL (approx. UK 4/6 – 28/30, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.Â
Notions: Six 1/2" (1.3 cm) buttons // Optional: two 1" (2.5 cm) D-rings or one 1" (2.5 cm) waistcoat buckle.
PDF pattern includes:Â Instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (45 pages); 36" wide copy shop pattern (1 sheet); A0 copy shop pattern (3 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes.
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Folkwear 149 Norwegian Busserull
Buy the 149 Norwegian Busserull sewing pattern from Folkwear. The busserull is a classic Norwegian work shirt with a relaxed and comfortable fit. Like traditional European smocks, the busserull is constructed from simple rectangles. This shirt includes underarm gussets for mobility, a buttoned front placket, and an optional half-belt at the back. Originally a men's garment, this pattern fits both men and women. Make your busserull as a work shirt or a folk festival shirt, from a plain linen or the traditional striped cotton.
Sewing level:Â Intermediate
This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:
– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?
– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?
Note if purchasing copy shop printing: One of the pattern pieces has been split (to fit on the A0 sheet) and will need to be joined together.
Suggested fabrics: Light to medium weight cotton, linen, hemp, wool, or blends. Striped fabric in red or blue is often used.
Fabric requirements:Â For fabrics without nap, pile or one-way design.
45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 2 1/8 - 3 1/2 yd (1.9 - 3.2 m).
60" (150 cm) wide fabric: 1 3/4 - 2 1/4 yd (1.6 - 2.1 m).
Sizing: XS – 3XL (approx. UK 4/6 – 28/30, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.Â
Notions: Six 1/2" (1.3 cm) buttons // Optional: two 1" (2.5 cm) D-rings or one 1" (2.5 cm) waistcoat buckle.
PDF pattern includes:Â Instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (45 pages); 36" wide copy shop pattern (1 sheet); A0 copy shop pattern (3 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes.
If you’re looking for more maker inspiration, check out the latest sewing pattern reviews from the sewing community. We also have a sewing blog to keep you up to date with all the news from the world of sewing.
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Buy the 149 Norwegian Busserull sewing pattern from Folkwear. The busserull is a classic Norwegian work shirt with a relaxed and comfortable fit. Like traditional European smocks, the busserull is constructed from simple rectangles. This shirt includes underarm gussets for mobility, a buttoned front placket, and an optional half-belt at the back. Originally a men's garment, this pattern fits both men and women. Make your busserull as a work shirt or a folk festival shirt, from a plain linen or the traditional striped cotton.
Sewing level:Â Intermediate
This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:
– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?
– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?
Note if purchasing copy shop printing: One of the pattern pieces has been split (to fit on the A0 sheet) and will need to be joined together.
Suggested fabrics: Light to medium weight cotton, linen, hemp, wool, or blends. Striped fabric in red or blue is often used.
Fabric requirements:Â For fabrics without nap, pile or one-way design.
45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 2 1/8 - 3 1/2 yd (1.9 - 3.2 m).
60" (150 cm) wide fabric: 1 3/4 - 2 1/4 yd (1.6 - 2.1 m).
Sizing: XS – 3XL (approx. UK 4/6 – 28/30, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.Â
Notions: Six 1/2" (1.3 cm) buttons // Optional: two 1" (2.5 cm) D-rings or one 1" (2.5 cm) waistcoat buckle.
PDF pattern includes:Â Instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (45 pages); 36" wide copy shop pattern (1 sheet); A0 copy shop pattern (3 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes.
If you’re looking for more maker inspiration, check out the latest sewing pattern reviews from the sewing community. We also have a sewing blog to keep you up to date with all the news from the world of sewing.























