131 Tibetan Chupa

Extra Small to Extra Large.

This wrapped jumper has a centuries-long history in Tibet. It is traditionally worn with added layers of aprons, woolen sashes, and a panel coat (like our 118 Tibetan Panel Coat).  Worn alone or with a blouse (like our 111 Nepali Blouse), the Chupa is a beautiful contemporary garment.

The Chupa features an asymmetrical wrap front, front and back shaping darts,  wide neckband, and simple faced armholes, and unique side extensions that wrap around the back to tie in front.  The resulting silhouette is slim, yet the extensions enable enough leg room to make walking easier than most wrap skirts. Both the Chupa and Chupa inspired wrap skirt can be made in the traditional ankle length or below the knee length.

Suggested fabrics: Medium-weight cottons and blends such as denim, corduroy, velveteen, and poplin; medium-weight linen; medium-weight wool such as flannel, gabardine, and tweeds; medium-weight silk such as noil or tussah.

Yardage chart (.pdf)

This pattern is available as a Paper pattern and PDF pattern. Choose the
pattern format you want in the drop down menu. The PDF pattern has instructions and files for copy shop (36” and A0), print at home (A4 and 8.5”x11”)

LEARN MORE:

• Tibetan Chupa Dress sew along Day 1- sizing and fabric choice
• Tibetan Chupa Dress sew along Day 2 - cutting and sewing
• Tibetan Chupa Dress sew along Day 3 - finishing (and facings) 
• Some older paper patterns may be missing Pieces N and M.  You can download and print those pieces here.