This Hanbok Vest BAEJA pattern is provided as a complimentary PDF, created in collaboration with CBC Life.
Please note : For a comprehensive guide, you can follow the detailed step-by-step sewing tutorial available on the CBC Life YouTube channel.
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In traditional Korean attire, the Baeja refers to a type of vest worn over the Hanbok. I have reimagined the Baeja, simplifying its design to make it more practical for everyday wear. The Hanbok Vest pattern is designed with ample ease around the armhole, making it ideal for pairing with traditional Hanbok dresses or other garments with larger sleeves. This feature ensures that you can wear it comfortably over various sleeve styles without restriction. The vest offers the flexibility to be worn either tightly fitted or more loosely wrapped, according to your personal preference. Additionally, the ties of the vest are versatile and can be styled in different ways to change up the look. For further customization, you are encouraged to adjust the length of both the bodice and the ties to create a look that is uniquely yours. This adaptability allows for a range of stylistic expressions, making the Hanbok Vest a versatile and comfortable addition to your wardrobe.
SEWING LEVEL: Confident Beginner
Size Range: XS - 3XL (Please refer to the size chart)
LANGUAGE: EN
SUGGESTED FABRIC
Cooler Weather:
1. Opt for heavier, insulating materials like wool or a wool blend. These fabrics provide warmth without compromising the Baeja’s traditional aesthetic.
2. Lining: Consider adding a soft, thermal lining for extra warmth. This could be a thin layer of quilted material or a fleece lining.
Warmer Weather:
1. Choose breathable, lightweight fabrics such as linen, fine cotton, or silk blends.
2. Incorporate features like mesh panels or eyelets in the design for better air circulation.
DIFFICULTY
Confident beginner
PREPARATION
Pre-wash and dry all your fabrics as this will prevent your garment from shrinking. We recommend you read the instructions thoroughly before sewing.
SEWALONG VIDEO
We have kept the written instructions as simple as possible as we have created a sewalong video that takes you through each step of the process.
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Full Length Video : https://youtu.be/58dDe4KldXQ?si=QuR-kd9c1vH5lRT1
How to Sew a Single-Layer Reversible Hanbok Vest: https://youtu.be/KG2cMD1ujiA
PATTERN PRINTING (At Home (A4/Letter) / Copy Shop (A0) / Projector)
At Home (A4/Letter) :
You will find the A4/Letter pattern file in the designated folder. For your convenience, layer options for each size are included in the file, which spans 15 pages. Please ensure that your printer settings are adjusted to a scale of 100% or set to ‘Actual Size’ for accurate printing.
A0 (Copy Shop) Option
The A0 pattern file is located in the designated folder. For your convenience, layer options for each size are included in the file. Regarding printing at a copyshop, our file includes a single-page printing option that includes all the necessary pattern pieces.
Projector Option
You can find the Projector file in the designated folder with layer options available for each size.
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Thank you for the very detailed instructions. It is fun to make, very easy
I used this pattern to make a reversible baeja to wear to the BTS concert in Tampa. The instructions were so easy to follow and my baeja turned out beautifully. I also used the hanbok skirt pattern to make a skirt to match the baeja. Sara's patterns and instructional videos are so easy to follow. I'm so happy and will be looking to her for patterns in the future.
Gracias por el patrón! Suban más!!
Lovely free pattern
It's a well drafted pattern, and can be a quick make! I enjoyed the video tutorials, and learned a more practical way of inserting bias tape than I had tried before. I think the pattern also lends itself well to hacking further, I might try a version with buttons next :)