Korean Han-Bok By Folkwear Patterns

The traditional costume of Korea, the han-bok, is composed of two garments: the chogori or short jacket and the chima or full dress. This flowing style is very feminine for both women and girls. The wrap Dress drapes gracefully and the Jacket’s ribbon-accented V-neck draws attention to a pretty face. Wear the han-bok in the traditional way, or Dress alone as a summer sundress, or the Jacket as an art-to-wear companion to a simple dress or tunic.

The simple-sew Dress is pleated to a band above the bust, wraps in back, and ties in front. The Jacket is an enchantingly different garment, with elegantly shaped sleeves, wide cuff bands, and narrow ribbon trim along the neckline. It crosses in front and ties in a single-knot bow with tails that drape toward the knee.

For the Dress, sheer or lightweight fabrics with drape, such as silk, cotton, rayon, or polyester blends. For the Jacket, choose fabrics as suggested for Dress, as well as lightweight fabrics with more body, such as handkerchief linen or taffeta.

Thread; 1/2in (13mm) twill tape or ribbon (white is the traditional color) for Jacket neckband accent: 1yd (0.95m) for women's, 3/4yd (0.7m) for child's.

45in/115cm wide: 4CH=2¼yd (2.1m), 6CH=2½yd (2.3m), 8CH=2⅝yd (2.4m), 10CH=2⅞yd (2.6m), 12CH=3¼yd (3m), 14CH=3½yd (3.2m)
60in/150cm wide: 4CH=2yd (1.8m), 6CH=2¼yd (2.1m), 8CH=2⅜yd (2.2m), 10CH=2½yd (2.3m), 12CH=2¾yd (2.5m), 14CH=3yd (2.7m)

Lining with or without nap (45in/115cm wide): 4CH=⅞yd (0.8m), 6CH=⅞yd (0.8m), 8CH=⅞yd (0.8m), 10CH=1yd (0.9m), 12CH=1yd (0.9m), 14CH=1⅛yd (1m)

Interfacing 25in/65cm wide without nap: 4CH=1⅛yd (1.1m), 6CH=1⅛yd (1.1m), 8CH=1⅛yd (1.1m), 10CH=1⅛yd (1.1m), 12CH=1⅛yd (1.2m), 14CH=1⅛yd (1.2m)

45in/115cm wide: XS=5¼yd (4.8m), S=5¼yd (4.8m), M=5¼yd (4.8m), L=6yd (5.5m), XL=6⅛yd (5.6m)
60in/150cm wide: XS=4⅝yd (4.3m), S=4⅝yd (4.3m), M=4⅝yd (4.3m), L=5yd (4.6m), XL=5yd (4.6m)

Lining with or without nap (45in/115cm wide): XS=1¼yd (1.2m), S=1¼yd (1.2m), M=1¼yd (1.2m), L=1¼yd (1.2m), XL=1¼yd (1.2m)

Interfacing 25in/65cm wide without nap: XS=1½yd (1.4m), S=1½yd (1.4m), M=1½yd (1.4m), L=1½yd (1.4m), XL=1½yd (1.4m)