Kimono patterns/directions

[kcisis]

Does anyone know a source (with English translations) for patterns or instructions for true kimono? All the patterns I've found so far are Americanized versions of what passes for a kimono, while I want the ones pieced out of traditional 12" wide fabric (even, if I cut the 12" strips myself from wider fabric). Also would like to find patterns/instructions for pre-tied & a source for the clips needed to make them.

I want to make a kimono for my daughter, that I will be dying, silk painting and embroidering--maybe even doing some shibori, if I get carried away. I have a vintage kimono that is damaged beyond wearing that I'd hoped to deconstruct for a pattern, but there are so many hidden seams/pleats that I'm hopelessly lost.

Domo Arigato

[Craig Fryer]

Do you know what style you want to make?
http://www.gojapango.com/fas ... imono.html
http://www.gojapango.com/fas ... imono.html

It sounds more like a furisode.

[kcisis]

This first one will definitely be a Furisode. I'm going to try to do a much simplified version of Kat-suso design by Itchiku Kubota called Soul of Water. I found a picture of it about 10 years ago & was so entranced I had a color print made, which has been framed on my wall ever since. My daughter's always loved it as well, so I figured if I'm going to attempt this I might as well copy from a master. I've done dying, silk painting & embroidery for years--just never anything this size or complex.

If I don't get totally burnt out, I will probably make myself a Huomongi later. I figure I should be able to make the sleeve adjustments on my own, unless there is a difference in fashioning the robe that I haven't discovered in my research.

Domo arigato.