Making Kimono and Japanese Clothes

By Jenni Dobson

Book Overview

Any dressmaker, quilter, or embroiderer who has ever felt inspired by the elegant design of Japanese clothes will find everything needed to start stitching in this comprehensive and luxurious sourcebook. In addition to colorful photos and illustrations that provide a history of the kimono and other Japanese garments, there are patterns, practical diagrams, and instructions for assembly. Each style receives loving attention, with something for everyone: kimonos for men, women, and children; mompe, the traditional trousers worn by both sexes; the short versions of kimono known as hippari and jimbei; and waistcoats, including a child's chan-chanko. The information on decorative stitching, adding motifs, dying the fabric, silk painting, and the Japanese sense of aesthetics provide invaluable guidance in constructing the final piece.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0713489030
• ISBN13: 9780713489033
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: B.T. Batsford
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.9" x 11.1"

Customer Reviews

Not bad

Easy to understand... mostly. The writing could use some clarity. In an early section, the author explains the use of body measurements as a basis for generating patterns. However, in the later sections on using those measurements for a specific type of clothing, it's not always clear which measurements are employed. It's not indecipherable, just bulky. Also, it would have been nice to have had a hakama section.

Making kimono and Japanese clothes

This is a book of wonderful ideas and creative information! It would be suitable for some one who sews and quilts just a bit or one, like me who has been sewing and quilting for years! I recommend it highly! If you'd like a source of antique kimono and fabrics here is my favorite place: [...] the owners are sweet, kind and helpful and they also have a an interesting and informative e-newsletter! and they are in Japan!

Excellent and Informative!

This book has it all! In addition to instruction it provides historical information that helps the reader understand the finer details of kimono construction and how to keep garments closer, than not, to an Asian-influenced design.

Kimono

I always sew lots and I got this book to help me understand kimono more. It helps me much and I am using it lots.