I’m so grateful that I came across your channel. I’ve had a women’s tanmono for years and years, it was a gift from a Japanese friend, but I’ve never had the nerve to cut it to make a yukata till now. I am watching all of your videos and learning so much, but particularly getting some confidence to make a start! Thank you Alex for your detailed and clear explanations!! I’m definitely going to be doing this! Xxx
This makes me so happy! It is the hardest thing to first cut into that tanmono I know! Im so excited for you! There is a whole video that goes into great detail for attaching the collar that may come in handy and ofcourse I am here if you find yourself stuck and in need of some assistance! Go forth and sew!
YESSSS!!!! A million times yes! I've been dying to make one and was always to scared to do so. You really go step by step on every part of this. I really love it.
Oh fab! Yeah once I finished making this video I stood back and realised just how big it is! It should see you through though! Oh Im so excited for you! What fabric will you use?
I'm not totally sure yet on the fabric. I definitely need to think about that. Do you have recommendations for a newbie like me? You have given me so many ideas. I'm definitely going to watch all of your videos and get the patterns. You are seriously helpful. Thank you for actually explaining every detail. For once I'm not confused on how to make them.
You are so kind! Im glad I could provide some clarity! Im so happy youll use the videos! Theyre all there for just that! I always say use a nice cotton lawn or nice light cotton, especially for your first crack. I have done a fabric guide on the channel aswell but the headline is COTTON LAWN. It really does make the best and most comfortable yukata! Im always here if you cant decide!
Thank you so much! You are so kind. It was the fabric that determined the sizes. It is a bit narrower than usual so everything was slimmer on this yukata. I wish I could get more of this, its so luxurious feeling but so humble looking!
Yes I will! Oh great idea! You can get the pattern for a lined kimono here thehouseofkimono.etsy.com You really feel that luxury weight when you line a robe like this. You feel regal as you swish through the house, well i certainly do!
@@houseofkimono Yay! I'm self-taught and been making cotton yukatas since Covid and would love to create a lined one. I will take a look at the pattern, thank you! Also, I have been making an open side seams that are about 4-5" in length on the sides as vents. i have no experience how to add those ideas to it. But a video on a fully lined yukata would be awesome, thank you!
Side vents would be quite easy to do if you use my seaming method. (raw edges turned and pressed open) If you are using this seaming method then to create vents 4-5inches from the hem simply means stopping the seam and perhaps stitching down the seam allowances along the vent to the hem.
Well..what can I say?! I was about to cut the neck on Thai style kaftan when I took a breather and found you What is your name other than Mr Perfect Teacher! You are so full of passion, inspiration and motivation..perked me up for Spring I can tell you! One question. I am 5’4 ..What would be the minimum length of a piece of cloth I could use. I often come across bits in charity shops! Thank you so much xx
Oh wonderful! Im so glad you found me! Im Alex welcome! I love the sound of this Thai style kaftan. Thank you so much for the glowing review, it means the world to me that people are finding my videos helpful and myself engaging, you never know how you'll be received when you put yourself out there!
As for your height, at the start of the free sewing pattern it talks about 2 types of fabric, wide and narrow, roughly 150cm and 110cm respectively. Measure from your shoulder to the point at which you want your garment to fall, add a hem allowance and then double it. That is your body panel there are 2 of them and they are the longest panel you need to create. That will help dictate the length of fabric you'll need. When you download the pattern you'll receive some video about just this and always remember that you can patchwork a kimono together they are very easy pattern pieces to build from many sources of fabric!
No. You sew each front panel to each body panel. So each of those narrow front pieces has a seam with the body and the other side is the centre front. I think my description in the sewing pattern will help with that and my other videos will show it too. I hope that helps. Let me know how you get on!
My fabric width was 112cm, followed along and kept thinking it looks too small. It was waaay to small. It's a tight fit on my adjustoform which is set to a UK size 8. Is a larger width fabric the way to go or do I have to actually measure myself and work it all out properly? I hate maths Alex. Any advice would be great.
If youre using 112cm fabric you divide into 3 not 4. I call this the narrow gauge fabric in the pattern its "fabric B". You need 4.5m of this one. In the video I used fabric that is 136cm wide which is just under the width of "fabric A". Have you downloaded the pattern? Either fabric will work but do check the pattern for the amount needed first and then you can set sail relatively maths free! Please ask me any more questions if you have them!
@@houseofkimono Oh! What a numpty I am! I did see on the pattern to divide into 3 but stupidly just followed along with the video. Never mind, I now have the skills to make another one (or two or three) and won't make the same mistake lol. Thanks for the help, you are fabulous 🥰
Ive done it so many times! If you have a small person in your life they can be a good use for the small panels of fabric! Thats how my nieces have so many tiny yukata and kimono! Hahahaha
Ahh yes you can get it now on the etsy link. Use the code “YOUFAVE” for a 20% discount! I cannot wait to make another yukata! Im off to Bangkok soon for some serious fabric shopping!
I’m so grateful that I came across your channel. I’ve had a women’s tanmono for years and years, it was a gift from a Japanese friend, but I’ve never had the nerve to cut it to make a yukata till now. I am watching all of your videos and learning so much, but particularly getting some confidence to make a start! Thank you Alex for your detailed and clear explanations!! I’m definitely going to be doing this! Xxx
This makes me so happy! It is the hardest thing to first cut into that tanmono I know! Im so excited for you! There is a whole video that goes into great detail for attaching the collar that may come in handy and ofcourse I am here if you find yourself stuck and in need of some assistance! Go forth and sew!
I have no idea how I even came across this video but omg I am so happy I did!!!!! 😍 Totally love this! Utterly beautiful and very informative.
Oh that is just the loveliest thing to read thank you so much! Im so happy you came across it! Have I convinced you to make one!?!?
YESSSS!!!! A million times yes! I've been dying to make one and was always to scared to do so. You really go step by step on every part of this. I really love it.
Oh fab! Yeah once I finished making this video I stood back and realised just how big it is! It should see you through though! Oh Im so excited for you! What fabric will you use?
I'm not totally sure yet on the fabric. I definitely need to think about that. Do you have recommendations for a newbie like me? You have given me so many ideas. I'm definitely going to watch all of your videos and get the patterns. You are seriously helpful. Thank you for actually explaining every detail. For once I'm not confused on how to make them.
You are so kind! Im glad I could provide some clarity! Im so happy youll use the videos! Theyre all there for just that! I always say use a nice cotton lawn or nice light cotton, especially for your first crack. I have done a fabric guide on the channel aswell but the headline is COTTON LAWN. It really does make the best and most comfortable yukata! Im always here if you cant decide!
It's a beautiful garment. You've done a great job there.
You are so kind! Its a mammoth video but it certainly covers it all! Isnt it a beautiful yukata!?!?
I just always love how clean you make them 😮, just a small question did you make the sleeve like that small in width on purpose?
Thank you so much! You are so kind. It was the fabric that determined the sizes. It is a bit narrower than usual so everything was slimmer on this yukata. I wish I could get more of this, its so luxurious feeling but so humble looking!
can you post a video on how to construct and sew a lined yukata
Yes I will! Oh great idea! You can get the pattern for a lined kimono here thehouseofkimono.etsy.com
You really feel that luxury weight when you line a robe like this. You feel regal as you swish through the house, well i certainly do!
@@houseofkimono Yay! I'm self-taught and been making cotton yukatas since Covid and would love to create a lined one. I will take a look at the pattern, thank you! Also, I have been making an open side seams that are about 4-5" in length on the sides as vents. i have no experience how to add those ideas to it. But a video on a fully lined yukata would be awesome, thank you!
Side vents would be quite easy to do if you use my seaming method. (raw edges turned and pressed open) If you are using this seaming method then to create vents 4-5inches from the hem simply means stopping the seam and perhaps stitching down the seam allowances along the vent to the hem.
Well..what can I say?! I was about to cut the neck on Thai style kaftan when I took a breather and found you What is your name other than Mr Perfect Teacher! You are so full of passion, inspiration and motivation..perked me up for Spring I can tell you! One question. I am 5’4 ..What would be the minimum length of a piece of cloth I could use. I often come across bits in charity shops! Thank you so much xx
I think I would have to have little post it’s on every bit to remind me what they are!
Oh wonderful! Im so glad you found me! Im Alex welcome! I love the sound of this Thai style kaftan. Thank you so much for the glowing review, it means the world to me that people are finding my videos helpful and myself engaging, you never know how you'll be received when you put yourself out there!
As for your height, at the start of the free sewing pattern it talks about 2 types of fabric, wide and narrow, roughly 150cm and 110cm respectively. Measure from your shoulder to the point at which you want your garment to fall, add a hem allowance and then double it. That is your body panel there are 2 of them and they are the longest panel you need to create. That will help dictate the length of fabric you'll need. When you download the pattern you'll receive some video about just this and always remember that you can patchwork a kimono together they are very easy pattern pieces to build from many sources of fabric!
I often write on the pattern pieces on the wrong side in chalk!
59:20 I’m just a little confused what happens here did you want us to sew both front panels up?
No. You sew each front panel to each body panel. So each of those narrow front pieces has a seam with the body and the other side is the centre front. I think my description in the sewing pattern will help with that and my other videos will show it too. I hope that helps. Let me know how you get on!
My fabric width was 112cm, followed along and kept thinking it looks too small. It was waaay to small. It's a tight fit on my adjustoform which is set to a UK size 8. Is a larger width fabric the way to go or do I have to actually measure myself and work it all out properly? I hate maths Alex. Any advice would be great.
If youre using 112cm fabric you divide into 3 not 4. I call this the narrow gauge fabric in the pattern its "fabric B". You need 4.5m of this one. In the video I used fabric that is 136cm wide which is just under the width of "fabric A". Have you downloaded the pattern? Either fabric will work but do check the pattern for the amount needed first and then you can set sail relatively maths free! Please ask me any more questions if you have them!
@@houseofkimono Oh! What a numpty I am! I did see on the pattern to divide into 3 but stupidly just followed along with the video. Never mind, I now have the skills to make another one (or two or three) and won't make the same mistake lol. Thanks for the help, you are fabulous 🥰
Ive done it so many times! If you have a small person in your life they can be a good use for the small panels of fabric! Thats how my nieces have so many tiny yukata and kimono! Hahahaha
I'm trying to sew a Yukata for my boyfriend. I'm not seeing the free pattern, did you change the price?
Ahh yes you can get it now on the etsy link. Use the code “YOUFAVE” for a 20% discount! I cannot wait to make another yukata! Im off to Bangkok soon for some serious fabric shopping!