Many people think of the Volendam costume when they think of Holland. In fact, the costume is only worn in the one village and is not representative of the Netherlands as a whole but easily recognizable. This pattern represents the most popular Dutch boy version of the costume. It is c. 1905 and c.1940 – 1950.

The girl version of this pattern is also available - Volendam: A Dutch Costume

It is a 5 piece set and includes:
Jacket – Double breast and no collar. Only the back and front are lined. The sleeves are not lined. Faux button closure with snaps in the front.
Pants – Baggy with faux sailor front closure in the front. Elastic at the back for easy dressing.
Dickey – Double bib style with Hook and Loop tape closure in the back.
Cap - With floppy look.
Scarf – Long triangular shape.

Variations Included:
Change in color represents 2 variations but the pattern pieces stay the same.

Notions Needed:
Silver or Gold Buttons for pants — 1/2" wide — x2 (Smooth and Round)
Collar Buttons — 1/4" wide — x2
Jacket Buttons — 1/4" wide — x4
Sew on Snaps — 1/4" wide — x2
Black embroidery floss or thread
Elastic — 3/8” wide — 5”
Elastic — 1/4" wide — 4"
Hook-and-loop Tape — 4” (5/8” width – cut in half to get about 1/4” wide)