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Folkwear 113 Unisex Japanese Kimono

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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 printed A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day.

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Buy the 113 Unisex Japanese Kimono sewing pattern from Folkwear. This pattern is for a yukata, an informal, unlined kimono for men and women, usually made from cotton.

All traditional kimonos are cut and constructed in the same way, with variations only in length and in the style and width of the sleeves. The front and back are cut together, with no seams at the shoulder. Narrow panels create an overlap at the front opening, and a triple-folded and reinforced neckband extends below the waist. This pattern offers a choice of three sleeve styles: a casual yukata sleeve for women and more formal widths for both men and women.

Instructions are included for shibori dyeing, sashiko embroidery, and for making an informal obi or sash. The pattern also provides extensive notes on history and fabrics, along with traditional and modern ways to wear this garment.

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: Some of the pattern pieces are divided across two A0 sheets. The two sheets will need to be joined with no overlap. 

Suggested fabrics: Medium or lightweight cotton, rayon, or silk. 

Fabric requirements: 13"-15" (33-38 cm) wide fabric: 12 1/2 - 14 1/8 yd (11.44 - 12.92 m) // 28" (71 cm) wide fabric: 6 1/2 - 7 1/4 yd (5.95 - 6.64 m) // 36" (91 cm) wide fabric: 5 1/8 - 5 5/8 yd (4.7 - 5.15 m) // 45" (1.15 m) wide fabric: 4 1/4 - 5 yd (3.89 - 4.58 m).

Fabrics with nap, pile, or one-way design are not suitable for this garment. The traditional tan or kimono bolt (about 14"/35.5 cm wide x 12 1/2 yd/11.4 m long) may not be long enough for tall people, although you can make a shoulder yoke from another scrap of fabric.

Sizing: For men and women up to 6' tall.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (49 pages); 36" wide copy shop pattern (1 sheet); A0 copy shop pattern (4 sheets) // Layers: No // Projector file: Yes.

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Jude
interesting pattern

I have always admired the elegance of this pattern, but wanted to honour the tradition of the garment. I was gifted some beauftiful Japanese fabric so decided to use it for this pattern.
The pattern is very clear and the sizing is achieved by varying seam allowances. The garment is cut in a long piece front hem to back hem so it did feel a bit like wrestling an octopus! There is a very interesting document explaining the history of the kimono and extra sheets for adding traditional embroidery.
The advice for adding length is assuming you are making an obi and blousing your kimono over the top. If you are aiming to wear it looser as a robe this is not needed. Similarly the neck overlay is to extend durability, but it does make the neckband quite thick and eats in to fabric use, I had to use a contrast.
The kimono is beautiful garment with a huge cultural significance, and I am not Japanese, so while my kimono serves as a fabulous dressing gown which I wear every day, I not sure I would wear it out.
I definitely recommend this pattern.

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mark.sabine
Great kimono - Folkwear 113

Made this as a round the pool type cover up for my holiday in Thailand. Given the fabric I chose and the orientation of the design I had to add seams at the shoulders for both sleeves and main body. I also had to play around with some of the finishing around the neckline because my fabric was semi sheer. Some interesting construction and I always enjoy the historical information that is included with the folkwear patterns. I made the biggest size.