But anyways, I plan to make another yukuta this summer so I'll make sure to get better sewing photos.
I really want to make it out of purple lace, with a teal obi.
And then I had this crazy idea.
I reeeealy like those white translucent "over kimonos" that are commonly seen on dancers (and similarly kimono dolls), like the ones seen below (I figured out it's called a karakoromo 唐衣) .
But I dunno, maybe that might be bad? I don't know a lot about it, maybe it has quite a bit of religious significance. Maybe it's too formal to wear with a yukara. But damn, that would look cool.
Hello :) I just stumbled on your blog when I was looking up using western fabric for a yukata and was wondering if you would be able to give me some pointers on how to cut such a long pieces straight? Thanks! Your in progress graphics are a huge help btw, I never knew what the kurikoshi was for but now I know ^__^
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I'de *prefer* a large sewing table to help with making straight sides, but since I live in a tiny apartment, I use a large 36" drafters t-square and a 24"x12" sewing board on the floor. Sometimes I draw lines, sometimes I fold the fabric to as much as my scissors can handle in order to make less cuts.
(I happen to be a drafter by profession so naturally I have a liking to rulers and tools but I can't stress enough how awesome drafting tools are for sewing).