
Compare Japanese standard fabric with Western fabric in quarter scale, then fold, measure Okumu, and cut two sleeves, two body panels, and four front strips for yukata pattern and cutting.
Learn to sew a quarter-size yukata sleeve (sode) using precise 0.5 cm buffer, 1.5x seam start, and running stitches, then gather, turn inside out, and slip-stitch the wrist hem.
Learn to sew a quarter scale yukata body, aligning panels, attaching sleeves, and executing precise stitches from running to back stitches, with underarm finishes and strain prevention.
Learn to sew the suso hemline on a quarter-size yukata, fold and pin the hem, begin at the corner, and reinforce with back stitches and slip stitches.
Learn eri collar sewing for a 1/4 size yukata: pin and transfer color guides, align at center back, and finish with running stitches and back stitches at the collar edge.
DIY YUKATA (Casual Summer KIMONO) Workshop with Yukiko Japanese Hand sewing (WASAI) Kimono making
Learn How to Make Your Yukata Using Western Cotton Fabrics. Even for CosPlay modern version.
Fun and Easy Steps - All Hand-Sewn
Just in Time for Obon Festivals
Part 1: How to sew YUKATA and Take a measurement
Part 2: How to cut YUKATA pattern and basic sewing
Part 3: How to put together each piece and finishing up
Traditional Japanese KIMONO is so beautiful and so expensive. Yukiko, who is a Wardrobe Stylist, teaches you how to make your size YUKATA (Casual Summer KIMONO) out of modern cotton fabrics.
Clothing always looks good on you if it is the right size. Especially Men's YUKATA size tends to be either too small or too short for Americans. This workshop will be for three sessions.
If you want to make a shorter length of YUKATA like a Japanese Anime, Yukiko will show you how to make for CosPlay too.