You might want to look at the Kropped Kimono pattern from Birch Street
Clothing. http://birchstreetclothing.com/patternpage23.html
I have the pattern around here someplace and it looks good. Haven't made it
yet. It's kinda down on my list right now.
Mike in Wisconsin

"La Vida Xena" wrote in message
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On Wed, 22 Oct 2003 01:55:03 GMT, "Mike Behrent"
wrote:

"La Vida Xena" wrote in message
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On 21 Oct 2003 04:01:29 -0700, (rp) wrote:

does anybody here have an online pattern? or has anybody read " The
folkwear book of ethnic clothing : easy ways to sew & embellish
fabulous garments from around the world / Mary S. Parker. " it's in a
nearby library although still quite far away so I was just wondering
if a kimono pattern can be found there as well. Also I've seen in the
pictures that the girls are wearing something underneath usually of a
contrasting colour...does anybody know what that garment looks like?
is it just another kimono? or a sash like thing?
thanks for your help

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Right now I am working on a longish slim, slit skirt that would look at
home with a suit jacket. I keep envisioning using a mid-length kimono
instead.
I could probably wear it after those other 30 lbs are gone, and it'd be
kind
of a fun fashion statement. Underneath I could wear just about anything
that
is not bulky and doesn't have a collar-- am thinking tank top or scoop
necked
long sleeved T. I am a little stuck on what to make it out of. I want
something warm and suitlike but not tweedy (LOL) and not too shiny and
slick.

Xena

I made my wife a Yukata, which is a cotton version of kimono. She loves
it
as a lounging robe.
Mike in Wisconsin

I have just about settled on making my kimono/jacket to be reversible,
using the
same lightweight black suiting my skirt is made of on one side, and some
red and
black asian looking stuff on the inside. The neckband will be black, or
black
with little red flowers. I think I'll make a version of the wrap belt
style obi
from some of the mainstream pattern companies- like McCalls 4247.

I've enjoyed reading this thread, and seeing the pics of Mike's projects!
Thanks Usenet!

Xena