Buy the 129A Unisex Japanese Tabi sewing pattern from Folkwear. These fabric slipper socks are traditionally worn with sandals or zori to complete a Japanese outfit. They can also be worn with modern flip-flops or thong sandals as a unique fashion accessory that provides warmth and protection for the toes, or by themselves as comfortable at-home slippers to protect your floors.

NOTE: This pattern is also included in the 129 Unisex Japanese Hapi and Haori.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: Medium weight cotton and blends.

Fabric requirements: 36" (91 cm) or 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 7/8 yd (81 cm) // 60" (150 cm) wide fabric: 5/8 yd (57 cm).

Sizing: Women's shoe sizes US 4 - 10 1/2 // Men's shoe sizes up to US 9.

Notions: Thread; 3/8 yd (35 cm) of heavyweight interfacing; six large hooks and eyes.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; print-at-home pattern (4 pages); A0 copy shop file (1 page).

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