Asymmetrical Japanese Wrap Shirts — A Complete Start-to-Finish Build

Описание: The Kiri and Kaze Wrap Shirts feel like two sides of the same story.

They’re sculptural, architectural, and deeply inspired by Japanese wrap logic… yet they’re also approachable, clean, and incredibly fun to sew.

On the surface they look complex — asymmetrical panels, curved shaping, off-centre plackets, diagonal wrap panels…
but the secret is simple:

Kaze is a relaxed, boxy menswear block with directional geometry.
Kiri is its sculpted counterpart — curved, fitted, and quietly technical.


They’re also the perfect His & Hers matching project — make the Kiri for your partner and the Kaze for yourself (or vice versa), and you’ve got a fully paired outfit for Christmas or any occasion.

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📥 GET THE KIRI WRAP SHIRT (£15.95)
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📥 GET THE KAZE WRAP SHIRT (£15.95)
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📥 GET THE KIRI × KAZE WRAP SHIRT BUNDLE (£27.95)
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You can also purchase the shirts individually:
• Kiri Wrap Shirt — sculpted, curved geometry
• Kaze Wrap Shirt — oversized, angular menswear design

All patterns are available in A4, US Letter, and A0 formats, plus optional printed patterns shipped to your door.

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All fabric options are discussed in the video so you can match the silhouette you want — structured, sculptural, or soft and fluid.

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🧵 WHAT THIS VIDEO COVERS

For the KIRI Wrap Shirt (sculpted silhouette):
• Cutting and preparing curved panels
• Building the internal collar stand + curved collar
• Creating the asymmetrical sweeping front panel
• Pressing and topstitching curved plackets
• Constructing the hidden wrap extensions
• Shaping the princess seams
• Building the split-point hem
• Clean sleeve finishing

For the KAZE Wrap Shirt (boxy silhouette):
• Cutting directional, angled panels
• Constructing raglan-style seams
• Building the off-centre front placket
• Assembling the sculptural diagonal wrap panel on the back
• Managing volume and controlled drape
• Clean neckline and sleeve finishing
• Balancing asymmetry across the front and back

Every step is broken down clearly and slowly — ideal for beginners stepping into asymmetrical or architectural sewing for the first time.

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📦 AVAILABLE FORMATS

• A4 PDF (print at home)
• US Letter PDF
• A0 large-format PDF (copyshop/projector)
• A0 Printed Pattern shipped to your door

All formats include:
✔ Full-scale pattern pieces
✔ Panel labels (A1, A2, etc.)
✔ Seam allowances + notches
✔ Grainlines + fold lines
✔ Cutting guide
✔ Materials list
✔ Free lifetime updates

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✨ ABOUT THE PATTERNS

The Kiri and Kaze Wrap Shirts were built as companion silhouettes:

Kaze explores:
• Off-centre placket geometry
• Raglan style shoulder shaping
• Controlled volume
• A sculptural diagonal back wrap panel
• Clean, minimal sleeves

Kiri explores:
• Curved asymmetrical paneling
• A precise internal collar stand
• Hidden wrap extensions
• Sculpted princess seams
• An architectural split-point hem

Each one pushes a different part of your pattern-making skillset — angled vs. curved shaping, volume vs. structure — while still being completely achievable at Skill Level 3.

They pair perfectly with the Kumo Wrap Pants, forming a full wrap-inspired Roughcut wardrobe.

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