#143 Japanese Michiyuki - Misses Extra Small (6-8) to 2XL (26-28)

This three-quarter length kimono-style jacket originated in the 20th century as an over-kimono coat that was worn for extra warmth and/or protection which out and about.  Its low , square neckline was designed to attractively frame the overlapping neckbands of the kimono and under-kimono worn underneath.  Today, the Michiyuki is also worn as a dressy overcoat, casual coat-dress, and artist's or work smock, perfect for studio or garden tasks.  Lengthened and made out of water-repellent fabric, it also functions as a raincoat.

The pattern features a double-breasted front opening, kimono style sleeves that are large enough to fit over a kimono underneath, narrow neck band with mitered corners, and a hand pocket hidden in the front seam.  Covered buttons are purely decorative; snap fasteners attach the overlapping center fort panels, so no buttonholes are needed.

#113 Japanese Kimono - Men and women to 6 ft. tall.

The timeless simplicity of this elegant garment is still enchanting. Our unlined informal kimono (yukata) can be worn in various lengths, as a dress, coat, or robe.   Pattern includes instructions for shibori dyeing, sashiko embroidery, and for making an informal obi or sash. Suggested fabrics: Light or medium-weight cotton, rayon, or silk.   Yukata kimono are often blue and white, or other colorful prints.

#136 Child's Kimono & Vests - Children's 2-10. $16.95

A Japanese kimono with two sleeve choices for girls and boys, along with a companion quilted vest that is a snap to make from pre-quilted fabric. Pattern also includes instructions for a diamond stitch knitted version of vest and information about authentic detailing, including making and tying an obi sash. Suggested fabrics: Light to medium-weight cotton, rayon, silk, or blends; also pre-quilted fabrics for Quilted Vest.

FW#151 Japanese Hakama & Kataginu Hakama for men and women - $14.95

All sizes based on waist measurement. Kataginu in one size.

During the Edo period in Japan (1615-1868), members of the samurai or warrior class wore the Kamishimo, a traditional costume made up of the Kataginu or pleated-front vest and Hakama or pleated pants/skirt. The two garments were typically worn over a knee-length kimono for formal occasions. Today, the garments are frequently worn for official occasions, martial arts, and historic reenactment.

This pattern gives you complete instructions for cutting and pleating the traditional Hakama in any size and includes pattern pieces for Small, Medium-Large, and Sumo-Size Koshiita (Backboard) and Koshiita Triangles. For contemporary sportswear, pattern also includes instructions for optional side panels to fill in the side-seam gaps that expose the underlying kimono in traditional wear. The wide-shoulder Kataginu can be made to match the Hakama for a traditional samurai appearance or as a contrasting wearable art accent. Easy to pleat and sew, it completes a dramatic outfit.

Suggested Fabrics For Kataginu: Crisp, tightly woven cottons; linens and linen blends; ramie; hemp; silks, including shantung, habotae, pongee, satin, or taffeta. Note: You may have to starch fabric to preserve pleats. For Hakama: Same as Kataginu, but also lightweight wool suiting.

Perfect for silks or handwoven fabrics this pattern has three styles of jacket to make and decorate in whatever manner you have in mind.   View A is the Easy-to-Sew unlined version (short Jacket).  View B is similar in shape as A but is lined with contrasting facings which are piped with a narrow bias strip.  View C is the faced center front opening closed with simple or elaborate frogs.

Also included are transfer designs for traditional roundels of embroidery, a couched embroidered butterfly, hand-painting techniques and knotted button and loop closures (frogs).

Suggested fabrics are: Silk or silk-like synthetics, chintz, polished cotton, medium and lightweight cotton, or lightweight wool.

FW#111 Nepali Blouse Misses Extra Small to Extra Large

In Nepal, this wrap-and-tie blouse is traditionally made of velvet and worn under a wrap-style chupa or jumper (like our FW#131 Tibetan Chupa) or over a wrapped and pleated skirt formed from a sari or length of fabric. The semi-fitted blouse features a wide band collar, tapered sleeves, and deep underarm gussets for ease of movement. Pattern includes directions for wrapping and pleating a companion skirt. Suggested fabrics: Lightweight fabrics with drape such as rayon, velvet, or silk; medium-weight cotton; lightweight wool. Traditional colors are shades of red, pink, or purple.

FW#129 Japanese Hapi & Haori   Misses 6-20; Men's 34-44

For formal occasions or everyday layered dressing, either jacket offers a special touch to any wardrobe. Simple rectangular shapes are great for inventive color and texture combinations. A pattern for the tabi, the traditional split-toe slipper socks, is included. Suggested fabrics: For the Hapi, choose light to medium-weight soft or crisp cottons or blends; silks with body such as noil or shantung; linen; wool. For the Haori, choose light to medium-weight soft fabrics with drape such as silk, rayon, or blends. For the Tabi, choose medium-weight cotton or blends. Fabrics with nap, pile, or one-way design are not suitable for either jacket.

FW# 118 Tibetan Panel Coat Misses 6-18

A festive full-length vest or sleeveless coat still worn by Tibetans today on special occasions. Its simple rectangular components make it perfect for pieced or handwoven fabrics, or exciting combinations of color and texture. Pattern includes instructions for traditional stamped design and bound edge, as well as notes for handweavers. Suggested fabrics: Choose assorted combinations of prints and solids in similar weights. Light to medium-weight cotton, blends, corduroy, wool; decorative fabrics such as brocade, velvet, embroidered heirlooms; handwoven wool.

FW#122 Hong Kong Cheongsam Extra Small to 3X Large

This classic exotic dress in two lengths is synonymous with Oriental elegance. Simple to sew, it has only two main pattern pieces and an appealing side-front opening topped off with a mandarin collar. Pattern includes instructions for custom fitting and authentic embellishment.  Pattern is for dress with facings at front opening, hem, and side slits. Suggested fabrics: Light to medium-weight silk; lightweight brocade and jacquard weaves; satin; rayon or blends.

FW#131 Tibetan Chupa Misses Extra Small to Extra Large

This wrapped jumper has a centuries-long history in Tibet. The Chupa features an asymmetrical wrap front, wide neckband, and simple faced armholes. Both the Chupa and Chupa-inspired skirt have unique side extensions that wrap around the back to tie in front. The resulting silhouette is slim, yet the extensions enable enough leg room to make walking easier than most wrap skirts. Suggested fabrics: Medium-weight cottons and blends such as denim, corduroy, velveteen, and poplin; medium-weight linen; medium-weight wool such as flannel, gabardine, and tweeds; medium-weight silk such as noil or tussah.

FW#134 South Asian Tops & Wraps Misses Extra Small to 3X Large

An exotic mini-wardrobe with Burmese jacket, Thai wrap blouse, and Indian choli to wear with a sari. Pattern also gives instructions for making three types of knotted frog closures and wearing the traditional sarong skirts and sari. Lengthen the tops for different looks or to showcase luscious fabrics. Suggested fabrics: For the Burmese Jacket and Thai Blouse, choose medium-weight cotton, silk, or lightweight wool. For the Choli, choose light to medium-weight cotton or silk. For the sari and sarong wraps, choose lightweight silks, synthetics, or cottons. Sarong can also be made from wool jersey, challis, or crepe. Fabrics with nap or one-way prints are not suitable for jacket or blouse.

FW#135 Jewels of India Misses 6-16; Men's 34-44

A grouping of truly versatile garments with a tailored kurta overshirt for men and women, kamiz tunic and bias-cut churidar pants for women. The simple shapes of these garments make it easy to vary them creatively. Top everything off with the Gandhi hat. Pattern includes historical information about Indian dress. Suggested fabrics: For the Kurta, choose any shirting fabric from gauze to flannel. For the Kamiz and Churidar, choose light to medium-weight cottons, silks, or synthetics; lightweight wool. For the hat, choose medium-weight cotton, silk, or wool; decorative weaves or brocade.

FW#139 Vietnamese Ao Dai Misses Extra Small to Extra Large

This feminine ensemble of flowing Tunic and wide-legged pants is considered the traditional costume of Vietnam. The easy-sew Tunic features front and back waist shaping darts, mandarin collar, front neckline/armhole opening, tapered long sleeves with elbow darts, and long free-hanging front and back panels. The Pants have an easy full-legged fit, center back zipper, and faced waistline. Suggested fabrics: Lightweight, drapey fabrics such as silk, polyester, or cotton gauze for Tunic and/or Pants; also embroidered brocade for Tunic. Ao Dai pants are typically white; the Tunic can be plain white, a plain or patterned color, or the traditional red and gold for a wedding garment.

FW#141 Korean Han-Bok

This is the traditional costume of Korea, composed of the chogori or short jacket and chima or full dress. Wear both components of the han-bok in the traditional way, the dress alone as a sheer summery sundress, or the jacket as a dramatic art-to-wear companion to a simple dress or tunic. Pattern includes historical notes about the Han-Bok and design motifs from different periods of Korea's history. Suggested fabrics: For Dress, sheer or lightweight fabrics with drape, such as silks, cottons, rayon, or polyester blends. For Jacket, as suggested for Dress, as well as lightweight fabrics with more body, such as handkerchief linen or taffeta.

FW#112 Japanese Field Clothing - Women's 6-16, Men's 34-44

These outfits are so comfortable especially if you hate to wear clothes in the summer but need to be decent.  You can make them in cotton or silk, as both are suitable.  Rayon challis also works but tends to be hotter than cotton or silk.  

Included are patterns and sewing instructions for three garments - the Hippari Jacket - a hip-length jacket that overlaps in front and ties at the side, sized for men and women, Monpei or calf length field pants, for women up to size 14, and Padded Jacket for women with a straight front opening and neckband.  Construction is authentic.

FW#145 Chinese Pajamas - Women's Extra Small to Extra Large, Men's Medium to 2X Large

The casual comfort and simple elegance of this easy-sew Jacket and Pants combo will make it your favorite at-home wear in super-soft cotton or the perfect evening outfit in silk and brocade. The fully-lined mid-thigh Jacket features stand-up Mandarin collar, set-in sleeves, inside and outside pockets, button-loop frog front closures, and extra-long sleeves that roll back to expose a colorful or decorative lining. The loose-fitting Pants have a drawstring waist and cuff bands that can be made of the same fabric or a complementary decorative fabric. Suggested Fabrics: Soft and fluid silks, synthetics, cottons, silk velvet. For a more structured look, cotton, lightweight denim or corduroy, medium-weight silk, lightweight wool. NOTE: Jacket lining shows when cuff is rolled back.

FW#305 A Japanese Interior

This collection of traditional Japanese pieces can be tastefully incorporated into any decorating scheme. Pattern includes floor cushions (zabuton), sleeping pillows (makura), futon, futon cover, top quilt (kakebuton), decorative curtains (noren), and tips for adapting any kimono pattern (such as Folkwear #113) for a quilted sleeping kimono (yogi). Information about traditional handwork and dyeing techniques also included. Suggested fabrics: For the Cushions and Futon Covers, choose medium to heavyweight cottons, silks, or blends. For the Noren, choose light to medium-weight cottons, silks, or blends. We also have some out ofprint Sashiko pattern books available in the quilting section of our books. Ask if you're interested.

Make Your Own Japanese Clothes - John Marshall

What a fantastic resource this book is for anyone interested in clothing design, fabric design or making simple clothing that looks good and is fun to wear.  Simple rectangles with little or no style lines make this style of clothing the perfect foil for your art cloths that you may have made, are going to make or purchased.

• Step-by-step instructions for making 14 select traditional garments, including a luxurious wedding robe, the classic kimono, the informal hanten jacket and practical field pants.
• Adjustable detailed patterns to fit any size.
• Introduction to the basic building blocks- sleeve shapes, collars, hems, linings, and padding.
• Over 40 sketches with many more suggestions for modern variations on the classic garments
• How to use any width fabric, whether narrow Japanese fabric or stand Western widths.

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