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Kimono Project: Women's Hitoe Kimono Planner

 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
My Plans
  1. Gather my materials and set up my machine with the Walking Foot
  2. Follow the basic instructions for making a kimono mixing the pattern instructions with Billy's videos. I will try to use French seams. 
  3. Use my wide hem foot for the rolled hems.
  4. Attach the collar using the machine. Insert reinforcement for the back collar and some mikazuki for the edges. 
  5. Fold down the collar and blind stitch it down probably by hand, but maybe with top stitching. 
  6. Attach the CYA panel made from black broadcloth.
  7. Set up my machine for the Obi using a regular foot but using the seam guide. 
  8. Sew my obi pieces together to get the length. 
  9. Iron in the stabilizer.
  10. 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 
  1. Gather materials and set up machine with regular sewing foot. 
  2. Use french seams for the major seams. 
  3. Narrow serge the sleeve openings and fold over for a serged seam. 
  4. Use wide hem foot for the hems
  5. Attach collar with back of the neck reinforced. Sew down on machine. 
  6. Create stencils and paint on the flowers
  7. Set up machine for the obi. 
  8. Iron in the stabilizer
  9. 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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