- Hardcover: 128 pages
- Publisher: Batsford; Ill edition (Feb 28 2005)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0713489030
- ISBN-13: 978-0713489033
- Product Dimensions: 27.6 x 22 x 2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 821 g
- Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,235,659 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Beautifully illustrated throughout, it contains a brief history of Japanese dress along with a guide to Japanese design. This is an ideal book for those who love the timeless appeal of these beautiful garments." Sewing World, January 2009.
--This text refers to the
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Any dressmaker, quilter, or embroiderer who has ever felt inspired by the elegant design of Japanese clothes will find everything needed to start stitching in this comprehensive and luxurious sourcebook. In addition to colorful photos and illustrations that provide a history of the kimono and other Japanese garments, there are patterns, practical diagrams, and instructions for assembly. Each style receives loving attention, with something for everyone: kimonos for men, women, and children; mompe, the traditional trousers worn by both sexes; the short versions of kimono known as hippari and jimbei; and waistcoats, including a child's chan-chanko. The information on decorative stitching, adding motifs, dying the fabric, silk painting, and the Japanese sense of aesthetics provide invaluable guidance in constructing the final piece.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
An Exercise in Frustration,
This review is from: Making Kimono and Japanese Clothes (Paperback)
The patterns and drafting information contained in this book are terrible and unnecessarily complicated. The scale drawings do not show complete measurements which results in unnecessary extra work. The construction instructions are to say the least lacking. The instructions for the haori have you jumping back to sections 1 to 4 of the kimono instructions but tell you to disregard the majority of the instructions contained in 1 to 4, then have you jump forward to another section before returning to the haori instructions . . . what a mess! You are required to use fabric pieces which haven't been illustrated or even mentioned in the cutting layout. I am a highly experienced seamstress and pattern drafter -- I do not recommend this book to anyone.
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3.6 out of 5 stars (7 customer reviews) 45 of 45 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars
Offers little guidance on "Japanese-y" clothing,
By C. Law "claw789" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Making Kimono & Japanese Clothes (Hardcover)
It was too brief, too cursory, with just an overview of colors, motifs, design strategies. It was a helpful how-to for sashiko embroidery decorations, hanten and hippari (the more "folksy" traditional garments in Japan), but not helpful for instructions on how to re-line my haori. The author barely mentions adding a lining in passing, without really going into depth on how to do it, not even a "repeat steps 3-6 with lining fabric and sew on the reverse". And her section on making an "obi" was pathetic (and that's being kind) for something that resembles a heavyweight wrestler's championship belt. It's good for the beginner who is completely unfamiliar with Japanese garments, but you will soon crave more depth after reading it.
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
Rather Dissapointing,
By firefrostadept - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Making Kimono & Japanese Clothes (Hardcover)
I currently use this book as a way to keep kittens from digging through things. The cover is gorgeous and has several nice images of traditional kimono. It is also useful for a basic jist of patterns. What this book is most useful for is making American Kimona or kimono inspired wear. It does not offer much in the way of history or in the making of traditional formal wear. I would recommend making yukata from this book, but I could not recommend using this book, especially not exclusively to make traditional kosode or furisode. A very useful book for Japanese inspired clothing. I think this book would have been much better billed for what it is and what it is good at, rather than displaying a cover and title giving the impression that it will help you make something that beautiful rather than something earthy and crafty.
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Making kimono and Japanese clothes,
By Zarabeth "Vona" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Making Kimono and Japanese Clothes (Paperback)
This is a book of wonderful ideas and creative information! It would be suitable for some one who sews and quilts just a bit or one, like me who has been sewing and quilting for years! I recommend it highly! If you'd like a source of antique kimono and fabrics here is my favorite place: [...] the owners are sweet, kind and helpful and they also have a an interesting and informative e-newsletter! and they are in Japan!
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