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This kimono is made without a pattern, but I looked at pictures like this:
http://www.geocities.com/kimono_history/images/kimono_part.gif
to figure out how it should be made. I just used 5 pieces of rectangle fabric (2 for front panel, 1 for the back, 2 for the sleeves) but i think real kimono is slightly more complicated. but well, I really like how it looks at the end!
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cotton
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Novice
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May 22, 2009, 08.53 AMby keenly
Oh This is very beautiful love the fabric but uh Kimonos are always wrapped with the left side over the right (except when dressing the dead for burial) so when you wrap the right over the left like you did it means your dead. but still very awesome.
Jan 5, 2009, 05.33 PMby lovelessdog
It`s sooooo cute!^^ I`m trying to make one too.
Feb 5, 2008, 05.23 PMby passionflower
Did you make the pattern for the obi as well?
Jan 11, 2008, 02.55 PMby deedeekru
i realy like your Creations , wow thats all i can say someone who does all their patterns by sight , realy has talent, you have an eye for beauty.
Dec 7, 2007, 05.49 AMby sewingdiva
ur creations r great. I’ve always wanted a kimono u make it seem soooo easy
Dec 6, 2007, 07.43 PMby jeffrey
that must be so nice to do and then have such a cool turn-out – awesome
Dec 1, 2007, 09.41 PMby juebejue
thanks everyone! :) it is my first attempt at kimono, and I used up 3 yards exactly :)
Nov 30, 2007, 11.12 AMby sunnyb64
Beautiful kimono! I really like your choice of the embroidered flower fabric— adds a nice modern touch while still looking very classic.
Nov 30, 2007, 09.17 AMby nehmah
Great obi. I’ve made a few kimonos and they look much like yours. If your first (?) effort looks this good without a pattern, I’d love to give you about 6 yards of silk and turn you loose! Job very well done. Nehmah
Nov 30, 2007, 08.09 AMby pinkhibiscus
Cute!!
Nov 30, 2007, 07.17 AMby kasia26
Beautiful kimono. Your other creations are lovely as well. Great job!