The Folkwear Hapi and Haori pattern features two sewing patterns for traditional Japanese jackets. This Haori pattern is a thigh-length lined jacket which is sized for women. The Haori is traditionally worn on special occasions by men, however it is also seen on women in traditional dress layered over a kimono for “street” wear. It has a straight front opening and a finished neckband which extends to the hem. The deep elbow-length curved sleeves are open next to the body and the front and back are cut with no shoulder seam and it has a narrow side panel below the underarm opening. The Hapi is a shop coat traditionally worn by storekeepers, craftsmen, and firemen over western-style clothing. It is sized for both men and women. Simple rectangles form the body, sleeves, neckband, and shoulder reinforcement for this unlined, fingertip-length garment. Simple rectangular shapes are great for inventive colour and texture combinations. This pattern includes silk screen fabric painting techniques and designs. A pattern for the tabi, the traditional split-toe slipper socks, is also included. HAPI & HAORI PATTERN DETAILS: This is a paper pattern and is sized (American sizing) for the following; Women 6-20 (Hapi & Haori) Men’s 34-44 (Hapi) FABRIC SUGGESTIONS: For the Hapi pattern, light to medium-weight soft or crisp cottons or blends; silks with body such as noil or shantung; linen; wool. For the Haori pattern, light to medium-weight soft fabrics with drape such as silk, rayon, or blends. For the Tabi pattern, medium-weight cotton or blends. Fabrics with nap, pile, or one-way design are not suitable for either jacket. If you like this pattern, you might also like the Japanese Kimono pattern SEE ONE WE’VE MADE: Look What They Made: Hapi jacket by us – Urbanstax
