- Hardcover: 128 pages
- Publisher: Batsford Ltd; Ill edition (31 Aug 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0713489030
- ISBN-13: 978-0713489033
- Product Dimensions: 27.6 x 22 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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- #31 in Books > Home & Garden > Crafts > Needlework & Fabrics > Dressmaking
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A practical and inspirational book for dressmakers, quilters and embroiderers who have long coveted the style of Japanese clothes, in particular the kimono. Expert dressmaker and quilter Jenni Dobson takes you through the techniques for making Japanese clothes with simple step-by-step processes, but goes further, covering details on Japanese design and the various techniques for embellishing Japanese clothes. Colourfully illustrated with images of finished garments as well as practical diagrams and patterns for dressmaking, the author has deliberately made all the garments accessible even for those with limited experience of dressmaking, but there are plenty of ideas to inspire those more accomplished readers.
About the Author
Jenni Dobson is a quilter, teacher and writer. She teaches a number of workshops on both quilting and kimono-making. She is the author of several books on quilting, including Reader's Digest Patchwork, Quilting and Applique. 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.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have long loved Japanese clothes and the elegant Kimono. This book is a practical sourcebook explaining the difference in style and technique of making various Japanese clothes, that you could be forgiven for putting under one umbrella and thinking they were all 'kimono'. This guide includes examples, patterns that need to be enlarged and step-by-step instructions for piecing together garments to create a timeless, elegant way of dressing.
General sewing advice and a short history of the kimono and the symbolism of Japanese design offer a background that complements the patterns. Learn how to make kimono, mompe, waistcoats, hippari, jimbei, hanten, haori, mock obi and a child's chan-chanko. Patterns are included for women, men and children of all sizes. Learn how to embellish, quilt or embroider garments. Techniques discussed include Sashiko, shibori, applique and silk painting.
The simple shapes will appeal to beginner dressmakers and experienced alike. Japanese garments and techniques have been interpreted here for the modern dressmaker. The author does not feel that you must use authentic materials, although she does show how to achieve a real Japanese look in embroidery techniques. The basic methods will inspire you to experiment with your own ideas.
Clear diagrams and photographs bring the patterns to life in this 128 page guide. I would, however, have liked to have seen more examples of kimonos, both from the past and contemporary designs. Nevertheless this book gives you patterns and the know-how to go ahead and create Japanese style clothes with flair.
General sewing advice and a short history of the kimono and the symbolism of Japanese design offer a background that complements the patterns. Learn how to make kimono, mompe, waistcoats, hippari, jimbei, hanten, haori, mock obi and a child's chan-chanko. Patterns are included for women, men and children of all sizes. Learn how to embellish, quilt or embroider garments. Techniques discussed include Sashiko, shibori, applique and silk painting.
The simple shapes will appeal to beginner dressmakers and experienced alike. Japanese garments and techniques have been interpreted here for the modern dressmaker. The author does not feel that you must use authentic materials, although she does show how to achieve a real Japanese look in embroidery techniques. The basic methods will inspire you to experiment with your own ideas.
Clear diagrams and photographs bring the patterns to life in this 128 page guide. I would, however, have liked to have seen more examples of kimonos, both from the past and contemporary designs. Nevertheless this book gives you patterns and the know-how to go ahead and create Japanese style clothes with flair.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
With lovely photography and some great illustrations of antique kimono (including the one on the cover) this book seems promising, but the approach to sewing kimono is not authentic - the entire construction of the lined kimono is non traditional, for example (perhaps to try to make it easier for machine sewing?) The author's knowledge of kimono also seems a little shaky in parts (such as labelling one example of haori as a child's kimono). A large amount of the book is taken up with Japanese workwear and seems to be trying to cover much of the same ground as John Marshall did in "Make your own Japanese Clothes"; indeed, some of the non-traditional sewing "shortcuts" that are used in his book but not in genuine Japanese sewing (such as sleeve linings being made 100% separate from the sleeve and only attached at the cuff and back) seem to be copied here. Probably more for the quilter, embroiderer or dyer who wants to make a Japanese style garment than for true kimono afficionados, for whom Marshall's book would be the better buy.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is gorgeous as well as practical. It covers the various types of garment, shows you how to construct them and also the philosophy behind the way they are decorated. Sumptuous!
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Excellent pictures and ideas
This is an excellent book for anyone interested in the construction of Japanese clothing. I especially like the child's jacket. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Serendipitous reader
Good book
This book is cool because has the patterns with all the explanation about "how to do" which is the most important. Read more
Published 19 months ago by SOFIA B. Kr
Inspiration
An interesting book, and with a little inspiration it is easy to create new versions of this comfortable and elegant clothing that never dates. Beautiful photographs.
Published on 14 Feb 2010 by Bulldog
Making Kimono and Japanese Clothes
This is a beautiful book, and I can not wait to make a Kimono or jacket, I just need to decide on which one first!
Published on 29 Sep 2009 by Lorna
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