Simplicity 1318 Samurai Jacket for women

I was inspired by "Samurai Jacket". I made this coat from Simplicity 1318, it turned out like a blanket coat.



It was the second time that I used this pattern. When I saw this pattern on PatternReview.com for the first time, so I thought the previous reviewer's jackets were great! I really wanted to make mine, so I made one last summer. I finished up the summer jacket with flower pattern fabric, but when I looked at myself with it in the mirror; I was sooooo disappointed and had no words...It was really tacky! I wanted to make a modern kimono sleeve jacket, but it looks like a "Happi".

↑Happi
A happi is a kind of kimono, traditional Japanese straight-sleeved coat. They are usually only worn to festivals. Recently, electronics retail store clerks have begun to wear them as a uniform and comedians likewise wear them on TV shows. When celebrities from different countries visit Japan, they often wear a happi. I think that when a Japanese woman (ME!) wears a kimono jacket, it looks like a clerk in uniform or a comedian, lol. I NEVER showed it to my husband and threw it away quickly. If he saw it, he would laugh so hard.


A few weeks ago, I found this jacket (Named samurai jacket) on a US fashion site, I saw it several times on other sites as well. These coats were sold by a Japanese men's clothing company "Trove" (You can see another jackets: here). The navy wool jacket has a wool shell exterior and is lined with cupra rayon...I like it! I almost forgot about having Simplicity 1318, but I still had it ∑(・o・;)  I decided to make mine again so made it is suitable for autumn version.





I cut a size S, view C, and used VERSUS wool. I only changed the sleeve design a little bit. The sleeve pattern is too big and balky to use with thick fabric. I took the width of cuffs by 6.3 inches and the width of sleeves by 4 inches, so I added an inch to the length of cuffs. I used open facing and lined the cuffs with thin black poly cotton. I usually shorten the hem, but I didn't this time (I am 5'4"). I love the rounded hem, it's unique as an autumn jacket. This pattern doesn't have a pocket, so I added the patched pockets and sewed fringes around them, front opening and cuffs too.




If someone asks will I make it again?...It's difficult question for me, because I failed to make a summer version. If you have any nice idea, PLEASE let me know. I am proud of the new one and happy that I saved this pattern now:) Thank you for reading.



Fabric: 60"  1 4/3 yd.

Total time spent: 8hours

31 comments

  1. The winter version is well thought out and presented. You may want to another next fall.

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    1. Thank you very much for your lovely words, Octavia Ivy!

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  2. Lovely! I think I like your winter version more then the summery ones!

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    1. Thanks for your kind words my dear! I LOVE your new coat too;)

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  3. You are really good at working with these thick, tricky wools! I don't have any advice for your summer version, besides trying to copy the pattern envelope exactly? Haha!

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    1. Thank you so much, Siobhan. I am glad that hear from you. I love the flower pattern jacket which the model is wearing in the envelope. It looks great on her. I didn't know that kimono jacket doesn't suit me. Fabric selection is really difficult.

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  4. really nice and I love the fringe detail. ps your boots are fantastic

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    1. Thank you for praising me, Beth. I really love the fringe too.

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  5. Gosh, that's so funny! I guess that just goes to show that culture context is everything. This version looks beautiful, and I'll bet we would have thought your first version looked great, too.

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    1. Thanks for the kind comment, Crab and Bee. I am pleased. I would like to make a jacket from this pattern again, and jeans too (like yours!).

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  6. Your interpretation is fantastic and looks so good on you! I wonder if you might want to try, with the same pattern changes, a heavy linen version.

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    1. Thank you for reading my blog, corkpop! I wouldn't have thought of using heavy linen. I may use your idea for summer verion:) Thanks again!

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  7. I love the shape of this,Eli,and the reference to a Samurai jacket. I would not have thought of this pattern but will now- Thank you!

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    1. Thank you, dear friend! If I had not found the jackets, I wouldn't have made mine.
      P.S Your pink kimono jacket suits you:)

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  8. I would have never thought you made this from the Simplicity pattern. Yours is so much better and your fabric is amazing. I love all the fabrics you use. That is truly the challenge of matching up the right fabrics with the patterns.

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    1. Thank you Shirley! This project was challenging for me. It has a looooooot of reviews up on Pattern Review, but most of reviews are for SUMMER�� But I am happy with the result now!

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  9. Your fabric choice and styling are so chic! Thanks for noting the fact you narrowed the sleeves but kept the length per the pattern. Will help me when I make this pattern.

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    1. Thank you for praising me, Fran G! If you have any questions about this pattern, please ask me :) I adjusted the sleeves a little bit, it was very easy to make.

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  10. Miranda11/08/2016

    I already have this pattern. It looks much nicer in the thicker fabric. Thank you for your post.

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    2. Thank you Miranda! I am glad that hear from you:)))

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  11. I love it. Looks so cosy but pretty at the same time. I think it looks better in thicker fabric :)

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    1. Thank you so much, Hana! I love the fabric too:)

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  12. Really nice and I love the fringe detail.
    I applaud my friend.

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    1. Thanks a lot, dear friend:) I had fun making the fringes.

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  13. This turned out so beautiful. I love your whole outfit. I think you should definitely make another one.

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    1. Thank you so much. Your comments are always kind and sweet. I am pleased:)))

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  14. Lovely fabric. It looks great and the fringe detailing works wonderwell.

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    1. Thank you for praising me, sonja! I am pleased. It was really fun to make the fringe:)

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  15. Lovely jacket! It looks so cozy for the fall season!

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    1. Thank you for lovely comment, Clémence! This jacket is very comfortable. I really love it.

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