"Pattern" for Furisode based on Kimono & Yukata: Unlined, Fabric Bolt & Western Fabric

Sample

The product is PDF format, but these are sample images.

Q & A

Please feel free to email info@wkimono.tokyo for inquiry and request before and after purchase.
Basially I reply within 1 to 2 days.

Should I measure from the base of my neck to the tip of my shoulder, as with Western clothes, and use that as the "shoulder width"? How do shoulder width and sleeve width work on a kimono?: On a kimono, "shoulder width" (katahaba) means something different from the shoulder width of Western clothes (neck to shoulder tip).

On a kimono, the whole length from the base of the neck (center back) to the wrist bone is called "yuki". This yuki is divided into two parts: the part on the shoulder side is the "shoulder width" (katahaba), and the part on the sleeve (arm) side is the "sleeve width" (sodehaba).

For example, if your yuki is 70 cm, a typical guide is a shoulder width of about 34 cm and a sleeve width of about 36 cm. (*Please note that, unlike Western clothes, the division is not at the tip of your shoulder.)
Should I calculate the "back width" (ushirohaba) from my hip measurement? How does the body width of a kimono work, and how can I check which size fits me?: The "back width" (ushirohaba) does not refer to your hip circumference itself.

Around the waist, a kimono is made of panels that wrap around your body side by side, starting from the center back seam: "back width" (ushirohaba), "front width" (maehaba), "okumi width" and "collar width" (erihaba). Picture the edge of the collar width landing right around the edge of your hip on the right-front side.

To check your size, I recommend the following:

1. If you have a yukata or kimono:
The most reliable way is to try it on and check how much the body width is short (or too big). Measure the back width, front width, okumi width and collar width of your kimono, and let me know how much is missing.

2. If you don't have a kimono at hand:
As a reference for choosing a size, for example, a person who is 178 cm tall with hips of about 95 cm fits our men's size L just right.
How do the collar pieces work? Your videos show only two collar pieces, but I have five in total. I understand that the kake-eri goes over the long ji-eri, but what should I do with the remaining three smaller ji-eri pieces?: If you have enough fabric width, simply use the single large ji-eri (base collar) piece.

If you are using narrow traditional Japanese fabric (approx. 36 cm / 14 inches wide) and cannot cut a single long piece, use the three smaller ji-eri pieces instead. Piecing these three parts together is a traditional Japanese tailoring technique known as Mitsuwari-eri (three-piece collar).

Don't worry about the seams—the center joins will be completely covered by the kake-eri (over-collar).
Lines are thick. Where in this line is correct, inside, center, outside? I'm going to use it by tracing it.: Center is correct. Theoretically correct position is center, and that's magnified. Strictly speaking, inside and outside are wrong.
Why should I sew both of pater pattern and fabric instead of tracing lines to fabric?: The target of this paper patter is beginners without experience. For experienced users, please use this paper pattern as you prefer such as tracing lines on your own.
I have no experience of sewing. Can I do that?: Yes. This pattern was made for beginners. Please contact me if you face a problem or have a question while making. info@wkimono.tokyo.
I am too tall / small / thin / big. How can I change the pattern?: You could purchase this Customized Pattern. If your body doesn't fit the size table of S to L, you can customize and change the pattern. Please email info@wkimono.tokyo to tell your preferred size, or consult how you customize it.
The size chart doesn't have a size that fits me (such as 3L or a roomier fit). Can you make one?: Yes, we can! We also accept requests for sizes not listed in the chart, such as 3L or LL_wide (wider fit). Please feel free to email info@wkimono.tokyo before purchase with your measurements or preferred fit.
I'm a beginner at sewing. Can I really make this myself?: It's completely natural to feel nervous about making a kimono or hakama for the first time! However, traditional Japanese garments—especially Andon Hakama (skirt-style hakama)—are actually very beginner-friendly for a few reasons:

- Mostly Straight Seams: Unlike Western clothing, Japanese traditional wear features mostly straight lines. All you need to do is follow the step-by-step instructions and sew straight and zigzag stitches. Before you know it, it all comes together!

- Clear Fold Lines: The pattern includes marked fold lines, so you can fold the pleats easily without second-guessing.

In fact, one of our customers who made a Haori (jacket) using our pattern mentioned, "I just followed along with the video, and it actually came together even before I fully understood the whole structure!"

Once you complete your first piece and see how the process works, any anxiety will vanish for your next project. Plus, if you ever run into any issues while sewing, we're always here to help and answer your questions. Give it a try with confidence!

Tricks of printing

Be careful of the following points to print out in a correct size.

Windows

Gray scale printing.
Actual Size
Vertical
Size A4

Macintosh

This shop has no Macintosh environment and this is based on Apple company's help, and is the result that the customer tested.
According to https://support.apple.com/ja-jp/guide/mac-help/mh26678/mac,
it seems to print our in the size closest to the actual size when set 100% size.
Paper size is A4.

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