Sewing note

This is a quiz on kimono sewing tools.There are 5 questions in total.Please feel free to answer them. The quiz uses Google Forms.When you submit your answer, your answer and score will be displayed immediately.I hope you enjoy it! By the way, I asked my elementary school sons to try […]

This is a quiz on kimono names and terms unique to wasai.There are 5 questions in total.Please feel free to answer them. The quiz uses Google Forms.When you submit your answer, your answer and score will be displayed immediately.I hope you enjoy it! By the way, I asked my elementary […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]