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I look terrible in proper obis, so I just make a long sash, about 3in wide,
usually cut on the bias. It is a very Western look, really. Trish, I participated in a bale buy of kimono, many years ago, and in my share was one small obi. It's about 3-4" wide, made of something that is similar to, but stiffer than, grosgrain ribbon, with extended ties. It would be perfect for what you're talking about. I can't think what I did with that, must have given it away. Karen Maslowski in Cincinnati |
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Here's pictures of my wife in her Yukata, This was before I narroewed down
the obi. This was my very first sewing project. I never sewed a stitch before this http://www.newsgarden.org/chatters/c...07LinYuk32.jpg This jumper and jacket were the second project http://www.newsgarden.org/chatters/c...07LinJumpb.jpg I think I did ok for a complete beginner. "SewStorm" wrote in message ... I cheated. My wife isn't about to learn to tie a traditional obi G Plus, they're about 3 yards plus long. Very few modern women want that much fabric, doubled, wrapped around their middle! Karen Maslowski in Cincinnati |
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SewStorm wrote:
I cheated. My wife isn't about to learn to tie a traditional obi G Plus, they're about 3 yards plus long. Very few modern women want that much fabric, doubled, wrapped around their middle! I think I recall reading in some book or another that the obi was supposed to help reinforce a barrel look -- so I think it's deliberate. Melinda, chuckling over how much padding she would need to obliterate the appearance of an extremely large bust size to look properly Japanese |
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You're right on that. The iseal appearance was cylindical. A look not
particularly well suited to most women G Mike in Wisconsin "Melinda Meahan - take out TRASH to reply" wrote in message ... SewStorm wrote: I cheated. My wife isn't about to learn to tie a traditional obi G Plus, they're about 3 yards plus long. Very few modern women want that much fabric, doubled, wrapped around their middle! I think I recall reading in some book or another that the obi was supposed to help reinforce a barrel look -- so I think it's deliberate. Melinda, chuckling over how much padding she would need to obliterate the appearance of an extremely large bust size to look properly Japanese |
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sewing a kimono for halloween (going as oren) (SewStorm) Trish shared the hard truth with us: I look terrible in proper obis, so I just make a long sash, about 3in wide, usually cut on the bias. It is a very Western look, really. Whereupon Karen confessed: Trish, I participated in a bale buy of kimono, many years ago, and in my share was one small obi. It's about 3-4" wide, made of something that is similar to, but stiffer than, grosgrain ribbon, with extended ties. It would be perfect for what you're talking about. I can't think what I did with that, must have given it away. Karen Maslowski in Cincinnati And then Cea jumped in with: It makes me want to weep every time I think about missing those kimono bale sales. I eventually sent DD#1 $2,000, and asked her to buy in my stead from one of the kimono shows in California. I specified no gaudy prints, had her pick out the blue, black and brown colors. I sold several kimono and obi, and still have a stash of them carefully preserved in cotton sheeting. As it turns out, most people think they can buy wedding kimono for $50.00. Hah. I do a lot of educating. Cea |
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A wedding kimono for $50? HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!. I've seen pictures of wedding
kimonos that cost up to $50,000. I have yet to see even a well used one going for less than $1,000. wrote in message ... sewing a kimono for halloween (going as oren) (SewStorm) Trish shared the hard truth with us: I look terrible in proper obis, so I just make a long sash, about 3in wide, usually cut on the bias. It is a very Western look, really. Whereupon Karen confessed: Trish, I participated in a bale buy of kimono, many years ago, and in my share was one small obi. It's about 3-4" wide, made of something that is similar to, but stiffer than, grosgrain ribbon, with extended ties. It would be perfect for what you're talking about. I can't think what I did with that, must have given it away. Karen Maslowski in Cincinnati And then Cea jumped in with: It makes me want to weep every time I think about missing those kimono bale sales. I eventually sent DD#1 $2,000, and asked her to buy in my stead from one of the kimono shows in California. I specified no gaudy prints, had her pick out the blue, black and brown colors. I sold several kimono and obi, and still have a stash of them carefully preserved in cotton sheeting. As it turns out, most people think they can buy wedding kimono for $50.00. Hah. I do a lot of educating. Cea |
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Mike, those are fantastic outfits for any sewist, especially for a novice.
Emily |
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A wedding kimono for $50? HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!. I've seen pictures of wedding
kimonos that cost up to $50,000. I have yet to see even a well used one going for less than $1,000. Hmm, this makes me very happy that I kept my short black silk one. It's absolutely gorgeous, but very simple. Black four-ply silk on one side, with no ornamentation except for a stark white lotus on each chest, plus a larger one in the center of the back. On the reverse side is a magnificent silk charmeuse scene in lots of stormy looking greys and silver. I wear it sometimes as a jacket, over dressy pants or skirt. My friend has a few dozen, and she has some that are very beautiful. But the best piece she has is an obi, couched with what looks like 18kt gold cording. Breathtaking. Karen Maslowski in Cincinnati |
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Can any woman get the Barbie look?
Mike in Wisconsin "Melinda Meahan - take out TRASH to reply" wrote in message ... Mike Behrent wrote: You're right on that. The iseal appearance was cylindical. A look not particularly well suited to most women G Yeah, but at least it's more achievable for more women than the Barbie look. |
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