Surplice (for dress) Sewing Patterns | DRCOS Patterns & How To Make

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This is a pattern for a special design of a kesa (Buddhist stole) that doesn't disrupt the dress line.

We have also received requests for a regular kesa pattern, which we plan to draft in the future.

Although the design is simple, using a thick material will create a beautiful silhouette.

The construction is quite easy, as it only requires side buttons or snap buttons.

Only basic instructions for the construction are included on the pattern.

After printing, please cut along the joining lines. The seam allowances are already included in the pattern, so you can use it 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) Fold the vertical fabric ABC along the fold lines with an iron, and sew it onto the vertical fabric attachment positions of Body A and Body B.

(2) Sew the sides of Body A and Body B together in the order shown in the diagram, and press the seam allowances open with an iron.

(3) Prepare the lining for the body using the same process as in step (2).

(4) Sew the horizontal pattern seams together, and press the seam allowances open with an iron.

(5) Fold the horizontal pattern along the fold lines with an iron, and sew it to the attachment positions on the body.

(6) Sew the shoulder straps and the shoulder strap lining together along the sewing line, turn them inside out, and press them into shape with an iron.

* Before turning inside out, make small cuts in the seam allowance where the fabric curves.

(7) Place the body and lining together with right sides facing, leaving the turning opening and shoulder strap attachment points open, and sew them together to form a bag.

(8) Turn the piece right side out through the opening, and press it into shape with an iron.

(9) Thread the shoulder straps through the attachment points, and stitch around the perimeter of the body.

(10) Attach snap buttons or regular buttons at the desired button positions.

* If using regular buttons, please create buttonholes as well.

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Children's-140 size

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Draft the pattern with ease added, based on a reference width of 22.8in. The body length is 26.8in 16sheets of A4 size(or legal size)

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Ladies'-S size

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Draft the pattern with ease added, based on a reference width of 24.4in. The body length is 29.3in 18sheets of A4 size(or legal size)

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Ladies'-M size

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Draft the pattern with ease added, based on a reference width of 26.8in. The body length is 30.3in 20sheets of A4 size(or legal size)

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Ladies'-L size

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Draft the pattern with ease added, based on a reference width of 29.1in. The body length is 31.3in 22sheets of A4 size(or legal size)

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Ladies'-LL size

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Draft the pattern with ease added, based on a reference width of 31.5in. The body length is 32.7in 25sheets of A4 size(or legal size)

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Men's-L size

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Draft the pattern with ease added, based on a reference width of 34.6in. The body length is 33.9in 27sheets of A4 size(or legal size)

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Men's-LL size

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Draft the pattern with ease added, based on a reference width of 37.8in. The body length is 34.8in 28sheets of A4 size(or legal size)

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