Folkwear #112 Japanese Field Clothing pattern are versatile and comfortable garments including the hippari (jacket) for men and women, monpei (pants) and padded jacket for women. Beautiful in traditional ethnic prints or coordinating new age fabrics. Instructions included for traditional folded and stitched ties.  Misses 6-20 (Small - XLarge); Men's 32-44.

The Hippari

• hip-length jacket that overlaps in front and ties at the side 
• front opening is finished with a neckband
• Two different elbow-length sleeves are given:  for women, a rectangular sleeve with small traditional openings under the arms in both sleeve and body; for men, sleeves are tapered, with no underarm opening.

The Monpei

• calf-length Field Pants have pleats at the waist below back and front waistbands that wrap and tie.  
• Roomy gussets at the crotch allow full ease of movement; 
• leg hems are finished with elastic.  
• There is a patch pocket on the right front hip.

The Padded Jacket

• straight front opening and neckband  
• Construction includes an outer layer, batting, and a short contrasting lining.  
• The curved sleeves (which can also be used, unpadded, on the Hippari), have traditional underarm openings.
  
  Suggested fabrics: For Hippari and Field Pants, choose medium-weight tightly woven materials such as cotton, lightweight denim, or silk. Traditional Japanese fabrics are usually indigo-dyed ikat weave or striped cotton in blue, black, gray, or brown. For Padded Jacket, choose light to medium-weight cotton, silk, or rayon, or lightweight wool.