How to make the digital version of Karu-san [Itoshiro Folk Attire Series]

*The second edition went on sale on February 24, 2026 (the colophon states December 1, 2025, but the actual sale was delayed due to printing and other circumstances).

We have created a booklet explaining how to make the "Karusan" that we produce in our shop.

Please note that this site sells digital data for download, not a paper booklet. If you wish to purchase a paper booklet, please refer to this site.

We have compiled an easy-to-understand guide on how to make "karusan" tapered pants, which are made only by cutting straight lines. With a silhouette that is a cross between "tatsuke" and "hakama", they are very popular. The design is suitable for men and women of all ages.

We created this with the hope that many people would make "karusan", which were thought to have been made by an old woman born in the Meiji era in the mountain village of Itoshiro, Gifu Prefecture.

The contents are:

・An Attempt at Karusan
・How to Make Karusan
・Measurements
・How to Determine Dimensions
・Cutting
・Sewing
・Applications
・Tips for Cutting Kimono Fabric Width
・Children's Karusan
・Afterword

Please do pick it up.

After your purchase, we will send you an email with the data download URL. Please download and use it from there.

Specifications:
Full Color
24 pages

＊Please click here to see the "Clothing Making Guide". (It describes the difficulty level of the clothes, etc.)

■ Hashtag for clothes made using the instructions

We received a request from a customer saying, "I would like you to create a hashtag so that I can see what other people have made." When uploading photos of your creations to social media, please tag them with the following along with your photos:

＃itoshirokarusan

And for clothes other than karusan, please add:

#itoshirotatsuke
#itoshirohakama
#itoshiroechizenshirt
#itoshirosleeveless

By doing so, when you search by hashtag, you can see what others have made.

■ Production Story

Many people are surprised that Itoshiro Clothing Store is openly sharing detailed instructions for making the clothes we primarily produce and sell. We decided to share the instructions because we want more people to know about the wonderfulness of "tatsuke."

Originally, we were generously taught by the grandmothers in the community. We want to pass this on to many people and share the surprise and joy of making something, or the pleasure of wearing clothes we made ourselves.

We also hold workshops based on this booklet irregularly, and we hope to share the joy of working with our hands together.

 ・Unauthorized reproduction, reprinting, or secondary use of this book, including copying, scanning, or digitizing, is prohibited under copyright law.

・Please refrain from commercial use of the works introduced in this book.

■Other Itoshiro Folk Clothing Series

Vol. 1: How to make Tatsuke Paper booklet / Digital version
Slim pants. They have a large triangular gusset at the back and are the easiest to move in.

Vol. 2: How to make Hakama Paper booklet / Digital version (this page)
Full wide pants. They have a square gusset at the crotch and are easy to move in. The style changes considerably depending on whether or not you add cuffs at the hem.

Vol. 3: How to make Echizen Shirt Paper booklet / Digital version

Vol. 4: How to make Sleeveless Paper booklet / Digital version
A mysterious vest made by cutting fabric alternately. We also recommend making it long to wear it like a coat.