the house jacket (ちゃんちゃんこ) guidebook ~revised, digital~

The House Jacket （ちゃんちゃんこ） Guidebook: Revised, Enhanced, and Expanded!

i am so delighted to announce that The House Jacket（ちゃんちゃんこ）Guidebook has undergone a significant revision, editing, and enhancement process. the updated edition now features 73 pages – an expansion from the original 47, providing even greater depth and detail. i extend my sincere gratitude to all of you for your continued support of this project.

The House Jacket (ちゃんちゃんこ）Guidebook offers a comprehensive exploration into the world of fibre arts, guiding readers through techniques ranging from hand sewing and freestyle appliqué to quilting, pattern drafting, and creative problem-solving. this project provides valuable insights for all skill levels. over four hundred individuals have embarked on their own house jacket journeys thus far!

whether you are a beginner, an experienced sewer, or a seasoned quilter, this accessible and intuitive project welcomes all to participate in the joy of creating.

inspired by the traditional japanese chanchanko, this project champions upcycling and celebrates individual expression. fully customizable, each house jacket is a unique creation - no two will ever be the same. designed to be inclusive for all sizes, from children to adults, everyone can enjoy the warmth and comfort of a house jacket.

a particularly rewarding aspect of this project is its resourcefulness: the entire jacket can be crafted using fabrics readily available in your home, studio, or local community.

thank you for being a part of this creative journey. I can't wait to see the unique house jackets you bring to life!

reviews:

"I wanted to make this house coat because it’s hand stitched, didn’t have to buy a pattern, got to use materials I already possessed as a “craft person”, recycled some materials in to its construction and it actually fits. I’ve done minimal hand sewing, usually using a machine or making a very small hand sewn project. (I knit a lot). This was my first attempt at a fully hand stitched article of clothing. What I was not prepared for was the time I got to invest in self examination while I was stitching. The examination of my environment both externally, the priorities of how I value time, and internally…meditation of thoughts, capturing, releasing, how the stitches reflected my emotions so often, with sizing and speed and also how the emotions were able to be worked through during the process of stitching. This guidebook created by this wonderful human being is so much more than just a pattern. It’s an opportunity for exploration that you can take to whatever depth you’d like. I cannot thank you enough for this experience."

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"This pattern was so satisfying to make, the design process and the fact that it is self drafted made it engaging and interesting to make as someone pretty familiar with sewing but also definitely approachable for a beginner who is confidently creative and likes to learn as they go. Years ago when I was just beginning sewing more dynamic projects I would have loved this just as much as I did today. 

With lots of information, written instructions and lots of pictures it was easy to understand each step and the construction progressed smoothly. I felt well armed and prepared for each part and didn't find myself having to make leaps or assumptions to fill in gaps. I cannot overstate how cool and enjoyable the process of sewing was. I usually don't enjoy the actual sewing part of sewing. I tend to sew as a means to a creative end more than for love of the process. This project was different, I found myself genuinely enjoying each step, The construction process itself was so organic and creatively stimulating that I found myself caught up in the unfolding and I didn't want it to end. If you are looking for a creatively engaging project to remind you why you love fibre arts so much this is it!"

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notes:

・there is no printable pattern inside this pdf file - this is a guidebook that walks you through pattern drafting your house jacket shape, to finishing your house jacket.

・if you are printing this book, I recommend printing it in colour for optimum use of the reference images, and double sided if possible to use as little paper as possible.

・I have my book set for sale at $30cad (canadian dollars). please pay what you can afford, or what you think the book is worth. you are welcome to pay as low as $20cad - as a part of my sliding scale payment system. I do not want anyone to be turned away from my work due to lack of funds.

・a note on the sliding scale payment system: i have switched my pay what you can payment system to preset options. 0 (actual price) representing the price the book is sold for on etsy. 

・once purchased, you will receive an email titled "the house jacket guidebook downloads." if your payment doesnt go through immediately I may have to manually send it over and it could take a few hours depending on when you buy it. please reach out if youre having issues! you will also be able to access the book through the "thank you" page and the "your orders" page.

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Format: PDF Digital Download

・Light Digital Version and Medium Digital Version for space saving

・Heavy Digital Version for better quality laptop, and tablet viewing

・and a Print Quality Version separated into two files for optimum quality

Pages: 73 pages, full colour with detailed illustrations and photographs.

no products will be sent to you, this is a digital file.