Kimono style_English Version

Sew, Knit & Draw

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We are a team Editing and Management Anabel García-Plata Roberto Hinojo El Costurero Pattern S.C. Artistic Direction and Design and Layout Rafael García Rodríguez Cover Amelia Strong Editing Anabel García-Plata Proofreading Teresa Melendo Photography Minabarrio Illustration Izaskun Canales Rafael García Rodríguez Sewing Pattern Making Izaskun Canales Crochet Pattern Making Araña Tejedora Sewists Mercedes García-Plata Cuevas Concha García-Plata Cuevas Models Julia Canalo Montse Rivas Julia Sierra Colaboración Lanas Katia Website and Email: www.elcostureropattern.com orders@elcostureropattern.com The Sewing Box Special. Kimono Style. Sew, Knit, Draw ISSN 244-0469

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Sew, Knit & Draw

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Ă?ndice Introduction

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Sew

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Kimono Pop

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A B Kimono casual

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C D Kimono Night

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E F Knit

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Kimono Knit

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G H Draw

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A little history

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What secrets does it hide?

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Kimono accessories

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Remake kimono scarf

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Remake kimono shirt

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Types of Kimonos

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The importance of the print

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Glossary

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INTRODUCTION In the mid-nineteenth century, the landscape of clothing changed in Japan. The kimono, which had been the garment commonly used by the Japanese since the adoption and development of the Chinese “ruqun” in the V century, was replaced by Western clothing.

Gone was the story of a garment that had been constructed in the same way for centuries, and whose pattern represented a world of subtleties and hidden messages.

To the same extent that this garment lost popularity in Japan, the rest of the world became interested in it. It has been a source of inspiration for great painters and designers from the last century, a subject of study for ethnologists and anthropologists, and even fans have created clubs all over the world.

In this book you will find 10 projects inspired by the shape of the kimono, find out a little about its history and the language of the prints. You can “Sew, crochet and draw” simple garments, adapted to any size that you need, to create your own wardrobe.

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Kimono jacket with lapel and drop shoulder.

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Semi-wrapped crocheted jacket with bat wing sleeves.

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Taking measurements It is essential to take body measurements correctly, to know which size to choose and if the pattern requires some modification. The most common references are the bust measurements (for upper garments) and hip (for lower garments).

Bust It is measured above the contour of the bust, placing the measuring tape under the armpits and across the back.

Waist This is the measurement of the narrowest part of the waist. Wrap the tape around the body to find the natural waist and measure.

High bust It is measured above the bust.

Hip Take this measurement at the widest part of the hips.

High hip Measured at the most prominent point on the stomach, below the waist and above the hipbones.

Shoulders Measure between the base of the neck to the edge of the shoulder.

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