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Kei Made
- July 9, 2023
Sewing a Wrap Dress from a Blanket
It's getting cold; it's hard to get out of bed…
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- July 8, 2023
Making a Nibushiki Kimono for easy wearing
Kimonos are very attractive, but they're also difficult to put…
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- June 24, 2023
Easiest way to Sew Seam Pockets (for absolute beginners)
When I just started sewing two months ago, sewing seam…
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- June 19, 2023
Making a reversible obi from vintage kimonos
I was offloaded two pretty kimonos years ago: a pink…
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- June 18, 2023
Making a Japanese apron from a kimono – Step by step
I wanted a long sleeve apron that'll cover my sleeves…
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- June 16, 2023
Babylock overlocker settings for serging common & specialty fabrics
I wanted to put together a growing list of overlock…
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- June 14, 2023
How to sew front pockets on pants (for beginners)
As a sewing beginner, I thought front slash pockets would…
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- June 12, 2023
Making baggy sherpa pants: Warm winter pants without patterns
Harem pants, balloon pants, circus pants, sarouel pants... what do…
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- June 6, 2023
Upcycling a Kimono to make a Ruffled Hem Skirt
I had this yukata (Japanese summer kimono) for a while,…
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- May 30, 2023
Turning a Dress into a Waist Apron with Pockets
I bought a grey linen dress on ebay, but I…
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- May 28, 2023
Upcycling a Yukata to make a Wrap Dress
This yukata (cotton kimono) was sleeping in my closet because…
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- May 13, 2023
Nikka Pokka Pants: Sewing Pattern & History of Japanese workmen trousers
Have you seen the pants that workmen wear in Japan?…