Making Kimono and Japanese Clothes - Softcover

Dobson, Jenni

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1906388156 ISBN 13: 9781906388157

Publisher: Batsford, 2008

Any dressmaker, quilter, or embroiderer who has ever felt inspired by the elegant design of Japanese clothes will find everything needed to start stitching in this comprehensive and luxurious sourcebook. In addition to colorful photos and illustrations that provide a history of the kimono and other Japanese garments, there are patterns, practical diagrams, and instructions for assembly. Each style receives loving attention, with something for everyone: kimonos for men, women, and children; mompe, the traditional trousers worn by both sexes; the short versions of kimono known as hippari and jimbei; and waistcoats, including a child’s chan-chanko. The information on decorative stitching, adding motifs, dying the fabric, silk painting, and the Japanese sense of aesthetics provide invaluable guidance in constructing the final piece.

About the Author:

Jenni Dobson studied at art colleges in Coventry and Manchester in the 1960s, eventually specialising in textiles. In 1983 she gained a post-graduate diploma in adult education, and began freelance writing for adult education journals. Since taking up quiltmaking full time Jenni hasn't looked back. She has had quilts exhibited in the United States, Europe, Japan and Korea. She is a member of the British Quilt Study Group, has contributed to a number of magazines, and appeared on both television and radio.

Review:

"Beautifully illustrated throughout, it contains a brief history of Japanese dress along with a guide to Japanese design. This is an ideal book for those who love the timeless appeal of these beautiful garments." Sewing World, January 2009.