Hakama 5 Free Paper pattern & How to make DRCOS

Comments are made using translation software.

This is a pattern for a HAKAMA typically worn at Japanese graduation ceremonies.

It's designed to be worn slightly high-waisted, so the length is a bit longer than usual.

Adjusting the length shouldn't be too difficult, so alterations are possible.

In terms of drafting, it's simplified based on traditional Japanese tailoring, making it significantly easier than traditional patterns.

While the overall shape remains similar to traditional hakama, using quality fabric can create a genuine graduation hakama, or it can be modified as a base for cosplay.

After printing, paste it according to the pasting line,Cut and use.

The pattern has a seam allowance, so it can be used as is.

I'm not so good at English.

So all explanations/instructions were translated using AI.

This is not always perfect and I apologise for any parts that are difficult to follow.

(1) Iron the ”pleats(sasa-hida)section” first.

(2) Serge/overlock the sides and hem of the bodice beforehand.

How to Serge/overlock (sewing machine & overlock sewing machine)

* Ironing the pleats beforehand makes the next steps easier.

(3) Fold up the hem by 15mm (or 1/2in) with an iron and sew it with a machine.

* If the pleats do not stay in place, securing the valley folds with topstitching is recommended.

* For materials that are difficult to shape with ironing alone, add topstitching to the front pleats or use fusible web tape inside to stabilize the pleats.

(4) Sew the sides of the ”bodice” together, then press the seam allowances open with an iron.

(5) Fold and sew both sides of the waistband ties (“Front ties” and “Back ties”) to create a clean shape, and press them with an iron to prepare for easy attachment.

(6) Fold the pleats as shown in the diagram, sandwich them at the center of the ”bodice” using the waistband ties (“Front ties” and “Back ties”), and sew them in place.