Sewing Therapy Hanbok Shirt and Coat

Buy the Hanbok Shirt and Coat sewing pattern from Sewing Therapy. This pattern pays homage to the traditional Korean hanbok while offering a modern twist for everyday wear. Whether styled as a lightweight shirt in crisp cotton or as a cosy coat in a heavier fabric, this piece brings a unique touch of elegance and practicality to your wardrobe. It has both inner and outer tie closures, and a neat bias binding finish. There are two length options: cropped and hip length.

Sewing level: Confident beginner

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?

Suggested fabrics: For a shirt, use crisp cotton, cotton lawn, or other light to medium weight woven fabric. For a more structured coat, heavier fabrics such as linen blends, wool, canvas, or even quilted panels are excellent choices. To add a touch of elegance or texture, you might consider silk blends, tencel, or jacquard for a shirt, or heavier brocade for a coat.

Fabric requirements: Does not include the additional fabric needed for bias tape. 

Cropped length: 54" (137 cm) wide fabric: 2 - 2.5 yd (1.8 - 2.3 m).

Hip length: 54" (137 cm) wide fabric: 3 - 3.5 yd (2.75 - 3.2 m).

Sizing: US 0 – 24 (approx. UK 6 – 24, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

The cropped length is intended to fall just below the belly button, while the hip length is designed to cover the hips and reach mid-thigh on someone who is 5'4" (163 cm) tall.

Notions: Bias tape, 136" - 184" (345 - 465 cm).

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (30 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes.

Note: A detailed step-by-step sewalong video is available on the Sewing Therapy YouTube channel, so the written instructions are not illustrated at each step.

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