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VariaK β Kimono Tutorial Part 1: Sleeve Construction
Published: 2011-12-02 15:54:05 +0000 UTC; Views: 29443; Favourites: 525; Downloads: 238
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I am really sorry guys I have been saying I will get this up for the longest time. I had the images and everything ready but my PS skills weren't and aren't that great but I am finally at a point where I was able to get this together myself. Sorry if it doesn't look that great and if anyone sees any mistakes let me know.This is the first part of how to sew a fully lined replica Kimono for costume and cosplay. This first part covers the sleeve construction. Same method applies for the long furisode sleeves, add length but the dots and sewing marks will remain the same.
While drafting of a kimono is not complicated I recommend purchasing Simplicity Pattern 4080. I will not include in this tutorial how to draft and make sewing marks, so go out and buy the patten it will make life a lot easier. You can get it as low as $0.99 when there are pattern sales.
You can use this same technique to make haori, kosode, and other lined Japanese garments. Once you know fundamentals of lining you can line anything. If you like and use be sure to favorite and leave a comment, I hope my tutorials are useful 
Any question feel free to ask 
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Si suficientes personas me piden este tutorial en espaΓ±ol lo puedo traducir
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In espaΓ±ol please ? :v my englizh iz veri veri gud :v
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Thank you for this tutorial my niece and i are going to try this out!!!
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im still confused about step 6 and 7, what seams are you talking about, and how does each piece of fabric conect to the other??
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ok, so i have this pattern and i'm at that step, but i dont have lining. how can i go about this without lining? because i am desperately confused
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There must be an issue with my pattern as the 'dots' are on opposite sides of each other not the same side. Β The side with the curved corner has one dot and a double dart, while the other side has one dot and one dart. Β I have no idea how far down to sew. Β Advice/Suggestions?
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Entonces porfavor, hazlo en espaΓ±ol que mi inglΓ©s es malisimo y necesito un kimono o yukata con urgencia D:
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Can you use this for traditional Chinese silk robes as well? o3o ??
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I suppose so, its just shows you how you can line such garments but you can do the steps in the order that suits you best. It changes for me depending on the piece.
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I love simplicity patterns! I actually used that pattern to make a kimono. First time for everything. I picked the wrong fabric (or the right fabric for the wrong type of outfit), and ended up sewing on a sleeve wrong. I couldn't exactly correct it, seeing as how I finished it two hours before I was picked up for AMKE 2011. XD
Anyway, I'll be remaking it eventually, but it's nice to see other people posting things like these to help those who need more visual evidence when making things.
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Good luck let me know how the new one turns out and I'll finish up this tutorial in the next few days.
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Spanish please , my english is very bad i use google traductor
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Can't wait for the 3rd!! Sooo excited
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It is cool to see how others make their Kinomo patterns.
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LOL my kimono pattern keeps evolving, I might post my current one
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may i may used your kimono tutorials for my two cosplays for a convention next year
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Thanks for making this, I've used this pattern before and I can see how it could be confusing for people. Maybe next time make it with a different colored lining so people can follow easier?
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True I could but at the time I was either making all red or all white pieces but when I make something where lining is different color I'll replace pictures. Thanks for suggestion
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Not a problem 
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This is a nice posting for those who don't know how to do this. I have a great book on making yukata from Japan that works nicely, but of course, most people who want to make their own kimono don't read Japanese.
Excellent how-to.
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Oh thank you, I actually first started making it just for myself so I can get though making these things quickly and figured I would share. I actually haven't tried making a yukata but I am obsessed with lining everything.
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I've only made a doll sized lined kimono so far. Doll sizes are fun to work with for practice. I'll have to remember your tutorial if I ever get really gutsy and buy a kimono bolt.
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Plus, even I need the help remember the steps for lining (which of course aren't in a book on yukata).
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Yup, actually that is what I made when making this tutorial. You will be able to see that in the next part.
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Oh okay thank you! Then I will check this out as soon as I can again!
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I have that pattern and am making a Kimono on winter break
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Awesome, let me know how it turns out, I am almost done with the rest actually I will have it up soon. Let me know if you have questions when you are making it.
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Gracias por el tuto!! (Por mi en espaΓ±ol... XDDDDD k mi inglΓ©s es malo xDDD)
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Cuando termine lo de mas de el tutorial y tambiΓ©n verΓ© si mas de mi watchers me lo piden. Si tienes problemas my puedes preguntar.
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Gracias ^^ de momento me apaΓ±o!
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THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! i've been wanting to make a kimono or yukata so bad for the summer. you have no idea how excited i am to see the next parts
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Makes me happy to hear that, actually took quite a bit of time to get this together not to mention it slowed down my sewing to get pics
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please work hard! i appreciate every bit of it!
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This is very nice! Thanks for adding it!
I will be honest and say that it looks complex so I might have to try on scrap fabric first.
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Thank you 
Once you get started and if you take your time, you can't mess it up. My practice one actually turned out almost perfect I was surprised so go for it, don't be intimidated.
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Thanks I will try it out soon!
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