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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Closed seams and open seams are the two most common types of seams used in sewing, not only for kimonos, and are given different names depending on how the seam allowance is handled. In kimono sewing, closed seams with “kise” are the basic type of seams. Here I would like […]

In addition to small “mikazuki”, you may also see kimonos with long, thin stay cloth.In this time, I will show you how to make such a thin stay cloth. How to make “Chikaranuno” Stay cloth is called “chikaranuno” in Japanese. Examples showing the use The photo shows the collar used […]

Kimono Sewing tools are a necessity for all kimono sewers. Here are some of the tools that are especially necessary for kimono sewing. If you want to start sewing kimonos, but don’t know what kind of tools you need and how they differ from common sewing tools, this article may help […]

The third basic sewing technique is “Honguke”.When sewing a yukata or a hitoe kimono, “honguke” is done at the time of Eri-osame (collar closing). The technique of sewing the inner fabric together with no needle in sight may seem a bit difficult, but with practice, you will get it. Video: […]

In kimono sewing, which does not use patterns, T and V marks are used as landmarks for marking.In this time, I will tell you about the meaning and usage of these marks. What T-mark is. The T mark is shaped like the letter “T” in the alphabet.It is used like […]

This is a method of attaching a thread instead of a snap attached to the Hiro-eri (collar) of a kimono. This time, I will show you how the collar can be secured in three different places. The nice thing about “Hiki-ito” is that it does not rust. How to attach […]

This is a sewing method called ” Gakubuchi ” used when sewing hitoe-kimonos and yukata.This is how the seam allowance at the tip of the Okumi (Tsumasaki : the corner) is handled.Here, I will show you in detail how to mark a 2cm hem seam allowance and a 2cm Tsuma-shita […]