Two of the kimono I'm making are female tomosode or a semi-formal kimonos. They will both have similar steps in terms of construction and not include anything extra like embroidery or a haori. However, they are made with different fabrics which will affect the sewing process.
Gothic Rose
Pattern/Instructions
Other References
Measurements
- Hip Circumference: 102cm (40.5")
- Mid-back to wrist (Yuki): 66cm (26")
- Waist Circumference: 30"
- Height (Mitake): 160 cm (62")
Materials
- Fabric: Crepe de Chine, Polyester Damask, Satin
- Needle: Microtex/Sharp 70, Universal 90/14
- Thread: 100% Polyester Fine (black), All Purpose (black)
Techniques/Methods
- Hairline Seams
- Back Seam Reinforcement (Ishiki ate)
- Chikara Nuno / Mikazuki
- Blind Hand Stitch
- Kise Seam
My Plans
- Gather my materials and set up my machine with the Walking Foot
- Follow the basic instructions for making a kimono mixing the pattern instructions with Billy's videos. I will try to use French seams.
- Use my wide hem foot for the rolled hems.
- Attach the collar using the machine. Insert reinforcement for the back collar and some mikazuki for the edges.
- Fold down the collar and blind stitch it down probably by hand, but maybe with top stitching.
- Attach the CYA panel made from black broadcloth.
- Set up my machine for the Obi using a regular foot but using the seam guide.
- Sew my obi pieces together to get the length.
- Iron in the stabilizer.
- Continue to sew the obi like the video instructs.
Kitsuke Kit
- Nagajuban
- korin himo
- Datejime
- Towels for padding
- Kimono bra
- Eri shin
- obi ita
- obi age
- obijime
- tabi
- geta
Pink Rose
Pattern/Instructions
Same as Gothic Rose
Other References
Same as Gothic Rose
Measurements
Same as Gothic Rose
Materials
- Fabric: Polyester Dupioni Pink, Purple Polyester Broadcloth
- Needle: Universal 80/12
- Thread: All Purpose white and Purple
Techniques/Methods
- French Seams/Pinked
- Blind Hem
My Production Plans
- Gather materials and set up machine with regular sewing foot.
- Use french seams for the major seams.
- Narrow serge the sleeve openings and fold over for a serged seam.
- Use wide hem foot for the hems
- Attach collar with back of the neck reinforced. Sew down on machine.
- Create stencils and paint on the flowers
- Set up machine for the obi.
- Iron in the stabilizer
- Sew the obi according to pattern instructions.
Kitsuke Kit
- Nagajuban
- Erishin
- Pregnancy Padding
- Datejime
- korin himo
- white tabi
- Wooden Geta
- Obi Ita
- Obi Age
- Obijime
- Wig?
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