torsdag den 22. oktober 2015

Tokyo jacket - new kimono

I really love a good kimono. I have made two so far - but they are housecoats. You can check them out on instagram if you are interested. So I think I could justify making one for everyday use also...:)


I chose the Tokyo Kimono jacket pattern by Tessutti Fabrics because of the interesting pocketdesign. I think this small detail makes it a bit more special - eventhough I'm probably the only one noticing..


The fabric is a really nice drapy woven viscose I purchased from Fabricgodmother. (Don't look it up unless you are prepared to be tempted by all kinds of beautiful fabric). The viscose is a remnant from Coccinelle and I must say it's one of the best viscose fabrics I've had my paws on. I'm considering buying more for a dress - maybe a Maryanne dress?



Here you can see the design details:


How you tried any kimono patterns you can recommend?

Happy sewing

Mette

6 kommentarer:

  1. Really, really lovely. Bought this pattern a while ago, but had completely forgotten about it! So thanks for the reminder :)

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    1. You should definitely make it. It adds a bit extra to your usual kimono pattern.

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  2. Hvor er den smuk :-) Jeg er også vild ned kimonoer. Men da min sy tid pt er begrænset kommer jeg til at købe den i stedet. Den her er dog meget fristende at lave selv. Er den nem at gå til?
    Jeg synes stof 2000 har lavet nogle lækre mønstre denne sæson. Når jeg er færdig med at amme står Maryanne også højst på min liste :-)

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    1. Den er ret let at sy - men lommerne er lavet på en meget anderledes måde. Hvis tiden er kort og trangen til en kimono er overvældende ville jeg måske vælge stof2000 eller stof og stils modeller istedet - jeg har ikke syet dem, men de ser enklere ud.
      Maryanne er nok ikke så praktisk at amme i - ihvertfald ikke ude af huset:)

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  3. This looks so stylish! I've got some black & white fabric I planned to make a Tokyo jacket with this summer. I didn't get round to it but I definitely will next spring. This fabric would be lovely as a dress too!

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    1. Thank you Kathryn. You should definitely try this pattern. Even though it's completely season inappropriate I'm thinking about making one in double gauze..

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