Furisode kimono

This is rather simple kimono. If you feel difficulty, omit the lining.

Cutting

Cut the parts of kimono. The seam allowance is about 0.5cm.
The collar is about 5cm × 45cm (include allowance).
Sleeves and bottom are lined with thin cloth.
The length of the lining of bottom is about 35cm.

When you omit linings, the margin must be wider. Refere to Juban.

Bodice

Sew up the middle of the back. (a-b)
Sew up the front and the back at the sides. (e-f)

Sew the lining to the bodice.(n-m-f-b--)

Put a strip of cotton batting on the seam allowance of the hem.
Then the hem swelled. This is called fuki which is a sort of decoration. You can omit it.

Turn inside out. Stitch the hem roughly to fix the fuki.

Collar

Sew the collar to neckline (n-a-n).
Fold the collar and stitch the hem.
The width of collar is 2cm.

Slip-stitch the lining to the bodice.

Sleeves

Sew sleeves (g-h). Do linings too.

Handsew the sleeve and the lining at the cuff.
Make small fuki with cotton batting.

Sew sleeves to bodice (d-c-d).
Don't sew d-e. This opening is called miyatsukuchi.

Fold seam allowance inside and slip-stitch it.
Stitch the lining to the sleeve at d-h.

Complete