Japanese sewing patterns

If you’re after a new sewing pattern, why not try something a little different? These websites offer free Japanese sewing pattern downloads.

IMPORTANT: All the sewing patterns need to be drafted. Measurements are in centimetres and do not include seam allowance.

1. Peachmade

   This little Japanese online craft store is based in the city of Kobe. You can download free sewing patterns of four different bags from this website, including a diaper pouch.

   

   Once you are on the Peachmade page, simply click on any of the four images of the bags. Then, scroll down to the very bottom of the page and click on any of the Adobe PDF icons to download your sewing pattern. The orange START button takes you to the instructions.

2. Chiku Chiku Happy

   You can purchase sewing patterns, as well as download free ones from this webiste. It’s a little more tricky to
   navigate though! Once you are on the Chiku Chiku Happy page, click on the very last link on the left which says, 過去の無料レシピ
   (see below left). Click on any link listed (see below right) to go to the article page with the free sewing pattern.

   

3. Otsukaya

   The website for the Japanese craft retailer, Otsukaya, has many free sewing patterns aimed at the home maker. To access the free downloads, just click on any of the Adobe PDF icons.

   I made this oven mit / heat mat using an Otsukaya sewing pattern. I translated the pattern and instructions to English in this blog post.

   

4. Nuimono tic-tac

   There’s lots and lots of kids clothes sewing patterns on this Japanese sewing blog. The author, Chikuta provides
   step-by-step tutorials with photos, making it easier to figure out the sewing process despite the language barrier.

   To access the free sewing pattern download, find the link at the bottom of the tutorial page that says, こちら(kochira). This says sewing pattern download here.

   For example, at the bottom of the kids’ pyjama pants page, click on the link in the blue circle.

   

5. Handmade no kokoro

   If you want to sew something for a newborn baby, this is the best Japanese sewing blog for you! There’s lots of
   free sewing patterns for bibs, onesies, pants and baby accessories available. Just click the green button that says
   ダウンロード(download) to start downloading the sewing pattern.

   

   I made this reversible and adjustable baby hat using a pattern from Handmade no kokoro. It has been translated into English with step-by-step instructions.