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Men's Yukata Pattern: Sew an Authentic Japanese Yukata in the Masculine Style
This men's yukata pattern is one of the easiest ways to sew an authentic Japanese garment for yourself or someone you love. The yukata is the casual summer cousin of...
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Knot Bag Pattern: Sew a Reversible Japanese Knot Bag in 3 Sizes
This knot bag pattern is one of the most satisfying beginner sewing projects you can make. A reversible Japanese knot bag with no zips, no clasps, and no fiddly bits...
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Haori Pattern: Sew a Lined or Unlined Japanese Haori Jacket
If you're after a haori pattern that's beginner friendly and produces a properly authentic Japanese haori jacket, this is the one. The haori is a hip length, open front jacket...
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Kimono Jacket Pattern: Sew the Momonga Cape Jacket in an Afternoon
If you've been hunting for a kimono jacket pattern that's genuinely beginner friendly, the Momonga is the one. It's a Japanese cape jacket worn historically as a protective top layer...
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Kimono Long Coat Pattern: Sew a Long Japanese Coat With This Beginner Friendly Design
A kimono coat pattern is one of the most striking things you can sew. This long coat pattern from House of Kimono takes the clean lines, wide sleeves and open...
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Gathered Skirt Pattern: The Easiest Skirt You Will Ever Sew (With Pockets)
If you have never sewn a garment before and want to start with something that will genuinely impress you, a gathered skirt pattern is the place to begin. This gathered...
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Wrap Top Sewing Pattern: Sew a Sleeveless Summer Top With This Easy PDF Pattern
A good wrap top sewing pattern is one of the most useful things you can have in your sewing collection. This sleeveless wrap top pattern from House of Kimono produces...
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Oversized T Shirt Sewing Pattern: Sew a Japanese Style Tee with a Relaxed Boxy Fit
If you have been looking for an oversized t shirt sewing pattern that actually delivers on that perfectly relaxed, thrown on but put together look, this one from House of...
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How to Fold a Kimono: The Correct Way to Fold and Store Your Kimono
Knowing how to fold a kimono properly is one of those skills that seems intimidating until you actually do it. The truth is that a kimono is designed to be...
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How to Sew a Kimono from Scratch: A Beginner’s Guide to Traditional Japanese Style
Master the art of Japanese garment construction with our beginner’s guide to sewing a traditional-style kimono. Learn why crepe fabrics and silk habotai are the keys to an authentic look,...
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Kimono Dress Pattern: Sew a Kimono Dress With Wide Kimono Sleeves
A kimono dress pattern is one of those rare sewing projects that looks far more complex than it actually is. This kimono dress sewing pattern from House of Kimono takes...
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Yukata Pattern: How To Make A Yukata With An Easy Yukata Pattern
The yukata is one of the most beautiful and accessible garments in Japanese clothing, and sewing your own is easier than you might think. This yukata pattern from House of...