Posted July 22nd, 2008, in: Uncategorized

Last year, the sun at Burningman killed me.  I got burnt so badly.  So this year, during the daytime, I am planning on cutting the sun out of the equation altogether.  I have a nice pair of ski goggles, and am planning on going full-on sahara style.  Lightweight, robes with practically nothing underneath.  I may build my robes or perhaps I will buy from eBay.  

There are these patterns for making traditional Muslim clothing, but I would need help understanding them.  Maybe my mom will help me.  She’s a big-time sewing person. The specific patterns available are:

•  Simple Caftan A short-sleeved caftan
•  Shoulder-Style Abaya A simple and practical closed abaya
•  Niqab Three patterns—all easy to make
•  Abaya The classic one-piece open abaya—drapes from the head to the toes
•  Khimar The basic wrist-length khimar
•  Chador This pattern requires 60″ wide fabric. It has openings for the hands and makes a wonderful one-piece prayer outfit. 
•  Underscarves Three patterns to choose from—for use under your khimar