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Black and white pen and ink drawing by artist Gretchen Shields. Woman wearing Japanese Michiyuki tending to a bonsai tree. Woman holds scissors in one hand and is touching tree with the other.
Smiling woman wearing a red and grey spiral printed ankara fabric made into a Michiyuki over a blue cotton kimono. In front of a white back drop.
143 Japanese Michiyuki
Photo of back of pattern cover. Cover shows description of pattern, views, fabric suggestions, and size and yardage charts.
Woman wearing a red and grey spiral printed ankara fabric made into a Michiyuki over a blue cotton kimono
Photo of woman wearing Michiyuki. She is standing facing camera with arms extended and raised to show full sleeves of the jacket.
Photo of young woman standing in Michiyuki jacket in soft lit room.
Photo of young woman wearing michiyuki with arms bent and hands behind her head to show fold of sleeves when raised.
Black and white pen and ink drawing by artist Gretchen Shields. Woman wearing Japanese Michiyuki tending to a bonsai tree. Woman holds scissors in one hand and is touching tree with the other.
Smiling woman wearing a red and grey spiral printed ankara fabric made into a Michiyuki over a blue cotton kimono. In front of a white back drop.
143 Japanese Michiyuki
Photo of back of pattern cover. Cover shows description of pattern, views, fabric suggestions, and size and yardage charts.
Woman wearing a red and grey spiral printed ankara fabric made into a Michiyuki over a blue cotton kimono
Photo of woman wearing Michiyuki. She is standing facing camera with arms extended and raised to show full sleeves of the jacket.
Photo of young woman standing in Michiyuki jacket in soft lit room.
Photo of young woman wearing michiyuki with arms bent and hands behind her head to show fold of sleeves when raised.

143 Japanese Michiyuki

$25.00

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Extra Small through 2X Large

This three-quarter length kimono-style jacket originated in the 20th century as an over-kimono coat that was worn for extra warmth and/or protection while out and about. Its low, square neckline was designed to attractively frame the overlapping neckbands of the kimono and under-kimono worn underneath. 

Today, the Michiyuki is worn as a dressy overcoat, casual coat-dress, and artist's or work smock, perfect for studio or garden tasks. Lengthened and made out of water-repellent fabric, it also functions as a raincoat.

This sewing pattern features a double-breasted front opening, kimono style sleeves that are large enough to fit over a kimono underneath, narrow neck band with mitered corners, and a handy pocket hidden in the front seam. Covered buttons are decorative only; snap fasteners attach the overlapping center front panels, so no buttonholes are needed.

Suggested Fabrics: Drapey fabrics with body, such as rayon or silk crepe for the outer Michiyuki; lightweight silk or cotton for the lining. NOTE: The Michiyuki is typically made from solid fabrics with a woven-in design or texture, such as brocade. This is so the garment does not clash with the more elaborate designs of the underlying kimono. However, some Michiyuki fabrics have all-over designs like small checks or narrow stripes. Satin gives a more formal, dressy look. Microfibers and treated fabrics are good for a raincoat.

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 files for copy shop (36” and A0), print at home (A4 and 8.5”x11”), as well as instructions , and a costume booklet.

This is the paper pattern.  For the PDF pattern, go here.

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