Basic sewing method

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 […]

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 […]

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: […]

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 […]

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 two different places.The nice thing about “Hiki-ito” is that it does not rust. How to attach a […]

This page introduces how to practice the basic Japanese sewing technique ” Kuke “.In yukata and Hitoe-kimono, kuke is used for seam allowance. It is similar to blind stitch, but kuke is characterized by the fact that the thread is not visible on the reverse side. If you are conscious […]

This is a method of attaching a thread instead of a snap attached to the Hiro-eri (collar) of a kimono. This time, we will show you the simplest method, which allows you to hold the collar in one place.The nice thing about “Hiki-ito” is that it does not rust. How […]

“ UNSHIN (運針)” is the most basic technique in kimono sewing.It is essential to practice every day in order to sew faster and more beautifully.Here, we will show you how to practice “UNSHIN”. Points to be aware of and goals Points to be aware of Sew straight.The stitches should be […]