Wiksten haori jacket pattern

I have seen so many Wiksten Unfolding Jackets over the years and was a little bit on the fence about making one, but I’m so glad that I did! This pattern was recently discontinued, but there are a few other sewing patterns that have a very similar 'oversized jacket with big pockets' vibe.

If you click on the Instagram hashtag #wikstenHaori you'll see nearly 7000 posts! I liked this jacket and wanted to make one. But, it wasn't until I got to try on Catherine's that I decided to make my own (doing this basically confirms it will fit me; Catherine made a middle of the size range so I knew there was room on the pattern size chart for me). I also got to try on Dayle's a few weeks after I'd started mine and it also fitted - a size smaller than mine so perhaps I can size down next…

Although we’ve all felt the strain of the unknown over the past months, for me, there have been some positive things about the quarantine. I’ve truly appreciated the gift of time. It’s …

So many unfinished projects and now, some time. I’ve resolved to finish several UFOs before I move onto anything new so here’s completed Isolation Project #1 – the Wiksten Shift Dress. Most of you will know this pattern I’m sure...

A sewing pattern review for Wiksten Haori Jacket. Pattern reviews help sewers choose the right patten so that they have success with their sewing projects.

i’ve made two of these jackets now and i love wearing both. my first one is truly oversized, as is the original intention of the pattern, and i made it in a heavy cotton canvas lined with med…

This will be a short post about my Wiksten haori since the pattern did not require extensive alterations. After my failed quilted jacket that I ended up giving to my mother, I think I might have hi…

Good morning, everyone! I started this post a couple of weeks ago while I was waiting in the airport, and I’m just now finding time to revisit (naturally, while in the airport AGAIN. Yes, cla…

I have to say up front that I had a lot of reservations about this while I was making it. It’s not a usual shape for me, any kimono sleeved things I’ve made recently have been very Not Good on me, and I’d heard that it’s quite an oversized pattern. But while I took the photos for this post, it…