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So I stuck with the straight stritch but didn't really like the zig zag so hence. Um..I'm not a 'stright' sewer that is, there are so many wavy lines XD I just msg back to ask if in the long run you think it'll make much of a difference? I'm having trouble also sewing it together, I included a liner but I'm just treating it so far as just thicker material rather then a separate lining...anyways...ya >.>

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Ok, with sewing machines, most times you'll use a straight stitch, but it's always best to use a scrap piece of fabric to test first. If you do a straight stitch and the fabric stretches and pulls and won't lay flat after it's sewn, use a zig zag stitch. This will allow the fabric to stretch out, but will return to it's original shape after it is let go.

You shouldn't have too hard of a time sewing it together, as long as you take your time and are careful to keep your seams straight. The nice thing about kimono is that they are all straight cut lines so there are no curves to sew around.

[link] has a good tutorial here that you should look at, in addition to the websites you already listed. Immortal Geisha is a very good website to use. The forums there are extensive and a number of people there sew their own kimono so I'm sure there are some links in there to help you out. Other than that, I think you've got pretty much all the English how-to's around.

There should also be some tutorials on basic obi tying. That's something that I'm afraid is a little difficult to explain online as there are many steps to properly putting one together. [link] this thread has an explanation of a wonderful Kitsuke website and you can see step by step drawings on how to tie an obi, both simple styles and more complex as well.

I'm using a sewing machine and as for the material it has a little stretch. I had to suit the material to what I could afford and what looks best. It is pretty like not sure what kind thou. I am new to the area of persession, I'm a first year visual arts student so most of this stuff is new to me (painting, clay what not) so I don't know terms or anything for anything. I've messed around with sewing for years but I was generally lousy with most things. not sure if my machine came with more then one needle and not sure which one to use otherwise. I have a few websites I've looked at that i have commonly googled.
The Black Moon
How to make a kimono ([link])
The Kosode
Immortal Geisha ([link])
<3 Yen, Japanese Fashion ([link])
(These failed to work->[link]
->[link])
I think thats all I had....But I don't know how to tie an Obi!! Gah..I would like to wear it for a day but I can't find instructions to tie one or how to put my hair up besides with chopsticks, I have a fan. would you happen to have some instruction on those areas?

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That website is one of the ones I was going to send to you, actually. It's a very good resource.

As for all of your measurements, I can check against one of mine in the morning for you but they sound fine to me first now.

As for a stitch, are you using a sewing machine? Generally for almost all sewing projects you'll use a basic straight stitch with the exception of stretch fabrics, but I'm assuming you're not using a stretch for a kimono. If you're hand sewing, use a "back stitch" to make sure your seams don't gather on themselves and stay strong. Also with machine sewing make sure to pay attention to what kind of needle you use, as there are different needles for different kinds of fabric.

I will send you that list of sites and what else I have in the morning, but for now I need to start wrapping things up. Have a good night!

I have just cut out the pieces (haha)
I have(all in inches)
28length by 24width for the back and front of both sleeves
54 length by 14 width for the two front and two back panels
44 length by 7 1/2 width for the over lap /okumi
8 1/2 width by 54 length (gets folded in half) for the collar/Eri
so besides wondering what stitch best to use and how much of a seam to allow + if it will be straight afterwards, I think I'm doing alright.
I used custom cuts to my height/width and what I thought would look proper but also I followed this website (on 1/3 down) [link]
AND it's 2:15 am XDD I literally JUST sat down from three hours of figuring out cuts and actually doing them.
I wasn't willing to buy a pattern b/c I wouldn't probably use it again but also b/c it would have taken to long to get here.
I'm just praying it's going to turn out alright b/c I don't have any more material...money...or time cause it's due on tuesday the entire project (it's a scrapbook, images + text, are going on the inside on the black linning)

anyways more research to do thanks for your help...hope to get your opinion on if i made the correct measurement choices?

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Sorry for the delay, I didn't see this until just now.

My big hobby/passion is sewing, and while I have sewn kimono before, mostly I just collect and study the art of wearing them. I tried with a kitsuke professional some years ago and used to do seminars and fashion shows, showing the different styles and how to wear kimono.

However, if you want to drop me a note and let me know what you need help with, I'd be more than happy to send you what resources I have and try to help you to the best of my ability.

Unfortunately, most commercial sewing patterns on the current market are not entirely accurate. The best one out is the Kimono pattern by Folkwear, which you can find for sale online. The next best is Simplicity 4080 which is still pushing it a bit, but still much better than a lot of what is out.

I heard you provided someone with a Kimono is that correct? did you make it yourself? I am in the process of making one and have really skimpy patterns, in the end they arn't helping but it seems to be straight forward enough but I was still wondering if you made it and maybe if you could give me some advice/help/pointers/tips/etc.

Thanks

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