Japanese Hapi & Haori Pattern

Pattern and instructions for construction two jackets and slippers. The Haori is a thigh length lines jacket which is sized for women. A straight front opening is finished by a neckband extending to the hem. Deep elbow-length curved sleeves are open next to the body. The front and back of the Haori are cut with no shoulder seam; there is a narrow side panel below and underarm opening. The Hapi is a shopcoat worn by store-keepers, craftsmen and fireman over western-style clothes, and is sized for both men and women. simple rectangles form the body, sleeves, neckband and shoulder reinforcement for this unlined, fingertip-length garment. A pattern for the Tabi -fabric slipper-socks traditionally worn with sandals - is also included.