Samue Sewing Pattern Adult and Child

Samue Sewing Pattern: A Traditional Japanese Garment

Discover the Samue sewing pattern, an invitation to immerse yourself in Japanese culture by making an authentic garment.
Designed for children, teenagers and adults alike, this pattern allows you to make a complete outfit including pants and a jacket, typical of Japanese style.

Included in the Pattern

The Samue sewing pattern includes detailed instructions for sewing a traditional Japanese garment.
The Samue is composed as follows:

• Pants with elastic waistband.
• A kimono-like jacket.
• A patch pocket on the front of the jacket.
• ... and a drawstring for teen and adult models.

Size and fit

This sewing pattern for Samue covers all morphologies:

• For children: Sizes from 95 cm to 130 cm (approx. 10-11 years).
• For teenagers and adults: Sizes from 150 cm to 180 cm.

The jacket and pants are identical for all age groups, and offer a comfortable, practical fit.

Variations and Customization of the Samue Sewing Pattern

This
Samue sewing pattern also allows you to customize its style according to your preferences:

• Sleeve cuffs and ankles: elasticated or not.
• A wide range of fabrics: from cotton for pajamas, to canvas for housework or outdoor activities.

Quick and Easy Japanese Sewing Pattern

This pattern is also designed to be quick and easy to make:

• No front and back seams for the jacket.
• No seams on the outside of the pants.

Mixed and versatile Japanese pattern

The Samue is a mixed garment, suitable for girls as well as boys, women as well as men.
It can be worn indoors or out, and is made from a wide variety of fabrics.

Fabric tips and uses

The Samue is very practical and comfortable, with endless possibilities:

• Cotonnade and specific patterns: for pajamas.
• Casual fabric: for everyday use at home.
• Heavy-duty canvas: for a variety of household and gardening tasks.
• Stylish fabric: for outdoor activities

For versatile use, opt for medium-weight fabrics such as cotton or linen. For pajamas, choose lightweight waffle cotton or flannel for winter.

Quantity of Fabric Required

Allow between 150 and 290 cm of fabric for children, and between 360 and 510 cm for teenagers and adults, depending on stature and fabric width.
You'll also need 1 cm wide elastic.

Additional resources for this Japanese pattern

Blog post:

• Don't worry if you don't know the Samue yet!
  We've published a detailed blog post to introduce you to this very special garment.

Video tutorial available:

• Additional help for this Japanese pattern is also available as a video on our YouTube channel.
  The tutorial shows you how to sew a Samue and gives a visual summary of the main steps.
  Note: In this video tutorial we use a child's pattern for clarity, but the instructions are applicable to all ages.

Gift Idea

The Samue, unlike the kimono, is easy to wear outside Japan and adapts to all cultures.
It's also an excellent gift idea for a friend or relative with a passion for Japanese culture and traditional clothing.

Further details

You can also learn more about the technical details of this Japanese pattern by clicking on the "Additional Information" tab.