How to make a Kimono Aloha Shirt
The "beautiful kimonos" that have served us well up to now will be reborn!
All "threads" sewn into the kimono are unraveled, and the kimono is then "washed and unraveled" to return it to the "kimono" state as shown in the photo.
Since this is not a new item, there may be some stains that cannot be removed by any means.
- Washing and Unwashing
All the threads at the seams of what was originally a kimono are removed, and the body and sleeves are returned to their original state.
After that, each piece is washed by hand in water (hot water) using a special detergent.
After this process, the "tautness" of the rice is achieved through the process of yunoshi.
With all kimonos untied
- Cutting and pattern matching
After going through the "washing and stretching" process from the kimono state, the fabric is now cut according to the pattern.
Special attention is paid to "pattern matching" at this time.
Especially when revivedmaking a kimono with an ebane pattern, the patterns are cut to fit together, keeping in mind that the patterns should be connected as much as possible when worn as an "aloha shirt".
- sewing
After the "cutting and pattern matching" process, the fabrics are finally sewn together.
We do not sew one garment at a time, but carefully.
In particular, the "collar" and "facing" areas are sewn together with an adhesive core to create tension.
Pockets and other seams will be sewn to match the pattern as much as possible. (Depending on the product, we may intentionally bring in a different pattern.)
The back and the turnover area are also carefully stitched together.
Here is the finished product.
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How the kimono aloha shirt was made.
After the kimono is unravelled, it undergoes a washing and stretching process before being returned to the fabric once more. From there, the kimono is pattern matched, cut and sewn.
