Day 8:
I quickly sewed the lining pieces together. I still have to attach the lining to the kimono and add the collar. Then...the sleeves. 😬
Day 9:
Collar and Lining added. |
The body of the kimono is constructed. Woo-hoo!
I constructed the sleeves so they have a lining in them. Now I have to figure out how to attach the sleeves. ðŸ˜
After this point, the Kimono is constructed and will need to be painted by hand. But I may start working on the Obi belt next.
Reflection on Commercial Kimono Patterns
So I have two patterns but of the two I think the Simplicity one is a bit better in terms of pieces and body construction. However, the instructions for the sleeves are so awkward. However, the McCalls pattern instructions have been a bit clearer and the sleeve construction easier to understand. It also includes good tips on making applique and when to apply it.
In my opinion, it would not have hurt to also check the Folkwear pattern and a few free independent patterns before diving in. (I am a fan of Folkwear personally. The patterns are also full of history lessons, very deep insights into fabric types, colors, and old vs new methods of construction.)
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