{"product_id":"folkwear-unisex-japanese-hakama-kataginu-pattern","title":"Folkwear - Unisex Japanese Hakama \u0026 Kataginu Pattern","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes: \u003c\/strong\u003eKataginu: One size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHakama: Waist 24″-42″ (approx. UK 6-24 based on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.croftmill.co.uk\/sewing-pattern-size-guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esize chart\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease always check the pattern size chart and finished garment measurements.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring Japan's Edo period (1615-1868), the samurai class wore the Kamishimo, consisting of the Kataginu vest and Hakama pants\/skirt. Worn over a knee-length kimono for formality, they're now used in official occasions, martial arts, and historic reenactments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hakama, a pleated garment, doesn't require a large rectangle pattern piece; instead, detailed instructions guide you in measuring, cutting, and pleating it to fit. Pattern pieces for Small, Medium-Large, and Sumo-Size Koshiita (Backboard) and Koshiita Triangles are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOptional side panels are provided for contemporary sportswear, filling in side-seam gaps seen in traditional wear. The wide-shouldered Kataginu, easy to pleat and sew, can match the Hakama for a traditional samurai look or serve as a striking contrast for wearable art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the Kataginu, choose from crisp, tightly woven \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.croftmill.co.uk\/cotton-fabric\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecottons\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.croftmill.co.uk\/linen\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elinens \u003c\/a\u003eand linen blends; ramie; hemp; or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.croftmill.co.uk\/silk-fabrics\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esilks\u003c\/a\u003e such as shantung, habotai, pongee, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.croftmill.co.uk\/satin-dress-fabrics\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esatin\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.croftmill.co.uk\/taffeta-brocade-dressmaking-fabric\"\u003etaffeta\u003c\/a\u003e. Note that you may need to starch the fabric to maintain the pleats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the Hakama, the same fabrics as the Kataginu are suitable, along with lightweight \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.croftmill.co.uk\/wool-suiting-fabric\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewool suiting\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.croftmill.co.uk\/collections\/interfacing-fabric-dressmaking-sewing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInterfacing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.croftmill.co.uk\/interfacing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003eor other stiffening material for the koshiita (backboard) insert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Croft Mill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53516826345804,"sku":"151","price":15.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8355\/6428\/files\/folkwear_unisex_japanese_hakama_kataginu_pattern_3.jpg?v=1761090325","url":"https:\/\/www.croftmill.fr\/products\/folkwear-unisex-japanese-hakama-kataginu-pattern","provider":"Croft Mill","version":"1.0","type":"link"}