Making Kimono & Japanese Clothes
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| Rating | : | 4.28 (954 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0713489030 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
could be much better Ceren although the book is written in english, it is hard to understand the instructions. I wish it had more photos just like typical japanese craft books. I bought it a couple of years ago and completely forgot about it until i saw it today on my amazon "review" list. "Kimono" according to Heather St Pierre. I always sew lots and I got this book to help me understand kimono more. It helps me much and I am using it lots.. Offers little guidance on "Japanese-y" clothing 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 mention
Jenni Dobson is a quilter, teacher and writer. She also writes articles for several magazines and wrote the pamphlet Sewing a Kimono for Euro Japan Links Ltd (suppliers of Japanese materials). Lives in Loughborough, Leicestershire. She is the author of several books on quilting, including Reader's Digest Patchwork, Quilting and Applique. She teaches a number of workshops on both quilting and kimono-making.
"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.
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. 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. 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.. 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