When you want to start sewing your own clothes you obviously have to start with your favorite item! For me that is kimono. I have been studying the history of kimono, wearing, and collecting for years and finally gave sewing one a try! The fabric I used was muslin and a printed cotton fabric. Because the fabric is cotton this is a yukata, an informal type of kimono that is typically worn in the summer, at home, or during matsuri ( festival ). For more information on different types of kimono check out the links at the bottom of the description.
A BIG thank you to @billymatsunaga
This video would have been exponentially more difficult if it weren't for her incredible tutorial: • How to Make an *Authen...
If you want a deeper description of terms and construction information check out Billy's video!
*Note: I used the imperial measuring system for this project as well as a sewing machine for ease of those who do not know Japan's traditional measurement system (I'm still learning this too and didn't want to speak on something I'm not fully knowledgeable of) or for those who do not have the ability or accessibility to sew by hand. Historically and to this day professionally tailored kimono are sewn by hand. If you want more information about wasai ( kimono tailoring), kimono dressing, or kimono in general links are at the bottom of the description!
P.S. If you are interested in learning more in-depth about wasai and how to sew yukata and kimono I recommend checking out MKimono ( mkimono.tv/ ) It is an online kimono sewing school based in Nagoya that is run by a certified kimono tailor. She offers helpful lessons and blog posts about wasai in both English and Japanese.
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Terms used in the video:
- Kateyama : The fold at the shoulders
- Okumi: The narrow panel on the front body of the kimono
For more information about kimono, wasai, and kitsuke:
mkimono.tv/kimono-measurements/
artsandculture.google.com/sto...
cotoacademy.com/unraveling-th...
(@kimonosunao) / @kimonosunao
kumakimonokoi.wordpress.com/a...
chayatsujikimono.wordpress.com/
eustaciatan.com/2021/06/readi...
Music: Epidemic Sound
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24 июл 2024