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Kurokami-Kanzashi — Kimono Tutorial - Part 2
Published: 2008-01-26 07:16:58 +0000 UTC; Views: 34300; Favourites: 410; Downloads: 4294
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Here's the second installment of my kimono tutorial.Hit the download button to see the tutorial at it's full size!
Part 1 - Measurements [link]
Part 2 - Choosing fabric
Part 3 - Kimono pieces [link]
Part 4 - Sewing the sleeves (coming soon)
Part 5 - Sewing the body and attaching the sleeves (coming soon)
Part 6 - Attaching the collar and finishing (coming soon)
Oh! And one more thing! I just found this neat website for figuring out your kimono size. Under the waist measurement put in the part of your body that is widest (hips, bust or waist) to get better results: [link]
Still, it might be best to take some measurements for your arms and such just to be safe since everyone's proportions are different.
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Hello. ^^ I would like to ask one question- is it possible to find in an average fabric shop anything that can be used to make an obi (female, but nothing too fancy), or is it an item of clothing that just has to be bought, not made?
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Your best bet is probably to buy an obi or at least a bolt made for obi as it can be difficult to find something stiff enough to fulfill that role properly. Check out www.ichiroya.com.
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I plan to eventualy make a kimono, so thank you for this. A LOT!
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hey can l ask what kind of kimono do l buy off ebay
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Depends what occassion you'll be wearing the kimono for.
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umm for a cosplay theg l just really want to wear it but l get no wear to wear it without cosplay me not try to be rude
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In that case, you just have to look for something that suits your character. You can even find some nice kimono for 99 cents on ebay. ryujapan99 and ichiroya are reputable sellers to buy from. You can also check out this online store: [link]
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hey can l ask what kind of kimono do l buy off ebay
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I was ondering if you could answer another question I had. I have a kimono I'm working on seen here: [link] and I've been looking for a fabric to use as the base to "paint" the motif onto. I was wondering if ou know any sites that sell bolts of fabric for kimono in one toned colors without prints or anything on them? sorry if this is kind confusing and sorry for asking so many questions
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You can get plain bolts from Ichiroya.com: [link] Just look for bolts with the word Iromuji in the title. Those bolts may have woven patterns, but you can also find ones that are completely plain.
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I appreaciate this for the tips on buying fabric, but I had a question, about how much length should there be to a bolt for a furisode?
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Well, it can variate a great deal. Standard kimono (not fursode) are usually about 1000cm - 1200cm. Regular kimono (not furisode) with hakkake (skirt lining) are usually about 1400cm. So I think furisode bolts are usually about 1700cm -1800cm, but those are hard to find. If you're looking to buy fabric for a furisode, your best bet is to buy a karinui.
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soo how much of that is the hakkake would you guess? and I have my reasons for wanting to make it from scratch(I'm obstinant^^)
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Well, karinui are still working from scratch. You have to unstitch them firts before you actually sew them together.
To be honest, I don't know how much of a furisode bolt would be hakkake, or if they include hakkake at all since I've never bought a fursode bolt. You can buy bolts of hakkake fabric off of Yahoo Japan Auctions in almost any colour you desire, though. They're usually about 5m long.
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ok thank you, but I was asking how much length we need in hakkake, sorry that it was so misunderstandable
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Usually, I make my hakkake 20 - 30 inches high. Hikizuri require higher hakkake than regular kimono.
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i have found a yukata that i am interested in but i do not know if its good quality for the price can you help me? heres the link [link]
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Ichiroya generally has good quality items. Their item descriptions are really accurate. I must mention, though, that this kimono is not a yukata - it's a houmongi. Yukata are always unlined and always made from cotton. They are the most informal type of kimono. The kimono in your link is a houmongi, it's lined and made from silk. Houmongi are semi-formal kimono, so you'll need to invest in a fukuro or maru obi to wear with it. This kimono is also from the Taisho era (pre world war), so you'll have to be careful when you wear it. The fabric is likely a little weaker than a more modern kimono.
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thank you!i dont think i can afford investing in a houmongi now thank you so much for the advice! in my mind beacause im 14 i would want a sturdyer yukata so i wouldnt have to worry about ruining it
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If you're just starting out with kimono - definitely go for yukata. They're a bit easier to dress in. So it will help you get used to wearing the kimono. Also, yukata are easier to clean and repair if you need to.
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ok thanks whats a komon? and whats a omeshi?
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This website should be able to answer all your questions: [link] Just check out the forums, it's a veritable kimono info encyclopedia!
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When you say a 'heavier fabric', i'm not entirely sure what you mean...
forgive me if I sound really stupid asking that, but i want to be sure
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Well, it's difficult to explain. Some fabrics float and flutter in the wind really easily. I find good kimono fabrics tend to be less flouncy. You want something that will fall very straight without ruffling or anything. I hope that helps, I really don't know any other way to explain it.
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In the end, I used 100% cotton for mine...it turned out to be a bit of a fiasco though, because we used a different tutorial that gave measurements for a 'standard kimono' which turned out to be huge, and we had to cut loads offof it, and I wasn't able to wear it the proper way, which was a bit of a shame, However, in the end, my costume looked great on Halloween
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I kniw I wasn't asked, but typically heavier fabrics are usually more opaque and sometimes thicker than a lighter fabrics. and extreme example would be tulle or mesh versus 100% cotton or silk
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Thanks for the help!
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Your wonderful tutorial has been featured here.[link]
Thank you for providing the gallery with such awesome Resources.
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Thank you! Now I just have to finish it! ^_^
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Really have you not uploaded it yet
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more more >< \o/
This is so amazing! plzzz more tutorials...really like to know how do you make these beautiful kimonos....you are a great artist! I wish make kimono like you....but now I'm really happy just to know how....lol because I know I can't make wonderful kimonos like yours...... =]
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Heh! Thanks! I'm working on it! Bah... why must tutorials take so much work! XD
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Such a wonderful tutorial so far,I have seen all 3 parts and look forward to your completion.
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Thanks! It's coming along - slowly but surely. ^_^
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Well good luck for the completion
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Thanks! I'm reworking the future parts now because of some new methods of sewing I learned.
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Nice..good luck and will look again once you have finished
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I loved your kanzashi tutorial and I can't wait for the collar part of this one since it gave me bit of trouble when I made my yukata.
I would like to ask your opinion. I bought some beautiful fabric to make a furisode yukata with but I overlooked the fact that the pattern was directional. In your opinion how bad would it look to have seams on the shoulder and sleeves. I'm not concerned so much with authenticity as whether it would look good or not.
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Thanks so much! I hope I can get some more work done on the kimono tutorial soon. Seams in the sleeves wouldn't be a problem if you're not really concerned with authenticity. You just have to make sure the seams are clean and don't attract attention to themselves - just so that they don't bunch or anything and ruin the silhouette. ^_^
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thanks I'll keep that in mind while I'm piecing it together
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Yay! Part 2! I love the fact you listed sites where you can buy the fabric. It always bugs me when there are no sources listed. Keep up the awesome tutorial!
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Thanks! If you end up ordering anything from Ichiroya, tell them I sent you! I want to see their reaction. XD
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Aww, no bridal satin? Dang it! I'm cosplaying Asuka Kazama's alt. costume from Tekken 5 and was planning on making it out of black and white satin. Her outfit looks to be a short-sleeved furisode that she wears in a super-slutty fashion to make trail on the ground behind her, so I figured stiff was a good thing... If at all possible, could I get a quick consult? Here is what the costume looks like:
[link]
Thanks for your time, and taking the time to do such a nice and detailed tutorial! Everyone who comes to your page--regardless whether or not they leave comments--really, really appreciates it.
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Thanks!
The thing about cosplay is that it all depends on the character. If you're looking to make a furisode that you could wear to formal gatherings and such, I'd say look for silk that's not too shiny - avoid the cotton and bridal satin. But, if you're just making it for a cosplay then you've got more freedom. Go with whatever fabric you think will work for your character. Yes stiff is a good thing. The only issue with bridal satin is that depending on the kind you get it can be kind of stretchy which can make it difficult to work with.
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OK, cool, thanks. I know what you mean about the stretchy--I picked up some stuff for a Chinese robe the other day that's practically bungie cord.
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verryy informative I cannot wait for the rest I am definitely gonna try my hand at making one I did before but it wasnt a very good attempt lol
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