I found this great site created by Shazeeda Shakoora a few years ago who has now handed the site over to a Sister named Dara.

Here you will find simple and easy sewing patterns for an abaya, a chador an underscarf and more! http://www.modestclothes.com/patterns.htm 

I’ve printed out each one of these patterns and plan to insha’allah make them one day because the instructions are not intimidating, even for the most novice of sewers such as myself.

If you decide to make any one of these, please send pictures of your work. It will be exciting and encouraging to others who are just not sure if they would be able to make their own modest clothing instead of going out to buy what they need to wear.  

Particularly in these tough economic times, it’s more important than ever to be industrious with our money and our resources!

Asalaamu’alaikum everyone!