Resources for Hanten Construction
Here is a Japanese sewing pattern for a Hanten, translated into English by the brilliant Yifarn at Japanese Sewing Books
Sewing Kimonos with Cats
Sewing Kimonos with Cats
Skills & Techniques
Cutting plan for Kimono
In Japan, kimonos were traditionally made from narrow bolts of fabric called tanmono. These were more than 12 meters long and wide enough for a generous 1/2 yuki. What is brilliant about these bolts, is that you get selvage on…
Kimono Measurements
The prime reason you won’t find a legitimate kimono paper pattern is because you don’t need one. As there are only really two measurements you will need in order to calculate all the rectangular pieces that make up a kimono…
A Simple Haori Pattern
This is just a simple PDF you can download and use. But first, you will need to measure your yuki and decide how long you’d like the haori to be. I strongly advise you to choose a fairly wide fabric,…
The Elements of a Kimono
Like any kind of craftsmanship that’s been around for centuries, kimono-making has built up an enormous vocabulary to refer to the various parts of a kimono, the various types of kimono, and the techniques used for creating them. I do…