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👘 Folkwear 113: Traditional Japanese Kimono Patterns Review

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Description of 👘 Folkwear 113: Traditional Japanese Kimono Patterns

Sized for men and women to 6 ft. tall. All sizes included in this one pattern. Our unlined informal kimono (yukata) can be worn in various lengths, as a dress, coat, or robe. Pattern includes instructions for shibori dyeing, sashiko embroidery, and for making an informal obi or sash.

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Revainrating 3 out of 5

Instructions are missing

I only partially completed the kimono and found that I had to come up with my own solution for some of the steps. I'm not an experienced seamstress but I was supported by two very experienced women and we all decided to run away. I'll know to start with something lighter next time.

Pros
  • Great construction
Cons
  • Crumpled packaging

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Holy short robe!

The first thing anyone using this pattern needs to know is that it does NOT fit terribly! Body pattern pieces and by all means extend at least 6 inches if not more. In addition, it is absolutely authentic. Neatly lined, it makes a beautiful kimono. On an unlined yukata, I've either overlocked the raw edges or hemmed flat to hide them. Oddly enough, I also bought a Michiyuki pattern and it fits true to size. Find out!

Pros
  • Amazing
Cons
  • Some mistakes

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Not Very Accurate

I would expect folk dress patterns to be historically and culturally accurate, but this pattern wasn't very useful. I knew more about sewing a kimono before I bought it, but since the project was for a costume-con competition, a pattern was needed. First off, the kimono he teaches you is unlined, meaning you won't have a problem with the Moebius strip that's characteristic of Butterick's pattern, but you won't get anything other than a yukata either, unless you change the cut. Sample. This was…

Pros
  • Absolute Legend
Cons
  • High Price