M KIMONO sewing lessons
M KIMONO is an online kimono sewing school that wishes to share the joy of sewing with people around the world.
The videos provide knowledge on cutting fabric, marking, sewing, and sizing necessary for kimono sewing. We also work to promote Japanese culture by conveying the essence of uniquely Japanese techniques such as sewing all processes by hand, methods of not cutting off seam allowances, and changing from kimono to haori tailoring.
For those who want to enjoy Japanese kimono sewing as a hobby.
M KIMONO will help you. We will lead you to understand the technical names and sewing methods necessary for sewing kimonos through videos and blog explanations.
For those who wish to learn Japanese kimono sewing in languages other than Japanese
We transmit kimono sewing not only in Japanese but also in English. Since a genuine Japanese person teaches in English, please forgive me if my usage may be incorrect.
For those who want to learn sewing in Japanese
All videos and documents, as well as explanatory articles on our blog, are available in both English and Japanese. Click here to visit the Japanese website.
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Video On Demand
36 videos of the entire process of sewing a yukata in 24 steps are available for a fee.
Public Video
You cannot see the sequence of steps to sew a kimono, but you can see how to sew a part of it.
Video Commentary Article
Provide explanations of parts of the video that cannot be understood only by the video and tips for a nicely finished.
VIDEO COLLECTION
When sewing a kimono, the entire process is sewn by hand. Basic hand sewing practice and partial stitches method can be viewed free of charge.
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Sewing note
Rules for Expressing the Kujira-shaku Scale Using Only Numbers
In the world of kimono sewing, there are still many people who use kujira-shaku, and I am one of them.In this article, I would like to explain how to writ Kujira-shaku without using the kanji characters for “尺(shaku),” “寸(sun),” and “分(bu).” Basics of Kujira-shaku Scale Kujira-shaku Units and Readings 厘：ri分：bu寸：sun […]-
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Sewing note
Difference between “Senui (背縫い)” and “Sechushin (背中心)” : Kimono Sewing Terms Glossary
The words used for sewing a kimono and the words used for wearing a kimono are similar but definitely refer to different parts of the kimono. In this article, we will introduce the difference between “senui” and “sechushin.” What is “Senui (背縫い) ?” The term “Senui” means backstitching. When sewing […]-
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Conversion Formula Between cm and shaku
In kimono sewing, we use a unit called ” Kujira-shaku “.Here is the formula for converting cm to Kujira-shaku. Conversion formula between cm and shaku Shaku(尺)＝cm×2.64cm=Shaku(尺)×0.3788 For example, when converting a height of 165 cm to a scale165 x 2.64 = 435 (rounding down this time to the nearest whole […]-
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Rules for Seam Allowance : Kimono Sewing Rules
There are rules on how to turn the seam allowance for backstitching, side stitching, and okumi stitching. The rule applies to women’s kimonos, men’s kimonos and children’s kimonos. The same rule applies to all types of kimono (yukata, Hitoe-kimono and awase-kimono), nagajuban, haori (Japanese traditional coat), and kimono coats. The […]-
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Basic sewing method
Basic of hand sewing : Kaeshibari and Itoshigoki
Next to the Unshin, the basics of hand sewing that you should learn are the “Kaeshibari at the first and the last seam” and “Itoshigoki”.Here, I would like to explain the series of steps.*Kaeshibari = Backstitch Video Basic Steps for Hand Sewing Video Collection M KIMONO online store Sewing Technique […]-
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Single Thread and Double Thread : Kimono Sewing Terms Glossary
WASAI, the traditional way of sewing kimono, is done by hand without using a sewing machine. Here, I explain the threads used for sewing, ” single thread ” and “double thread”. Single Thread and Double Thread Basically, sew with single thread. Double thread is used only when you want to […]-
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