One-of-a-Kind Clothing and Accessories Made from Vintage Kimono and Obi - Japanese Craft Book

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Paperback: 112 pages
Publisher: Wani (2025) 
Language: Japanese
Book Weight: 390 Grams

Meet the 74-year-old creator with over 240,000 YouTube subscribers! Her latest book in the hugely popular vintage kimono remake series is here!

Special Features

• Video tutorials for every project! Scan the QR codes to watch the step-by-step videos.
• Reusable full-size pattern sheets included!
• Create multiple variations from a single pattern!

Featured on NHK’s popular craft program “Sutekini Handmade,” Miyo Yoshida is well known for her creative projects made from vintage kimono and obi fabrics. She continues to share her original handmade creations on her highly popular YouTube channel, Diy Soho Handmade Warehouse.

Whether you have old kimono sitting unused at home or have found a beautiful, affordable kimono at a thrift or secondhand shop, this book will inspire you to give these wonderful fabrics a new life.

The author is often asked what to do with kimono and obi that have been stored away for years. Some people hesitate to remake expensive or formal kimono and obi because they feel the fabrics may not be suitable for everyday clothing.

But the author encourages you to give it a try. By looking at the fabric from a different perspective, even a formal kimono can be transformed into a beautiful dress. This book offers many inspiring ideas for doing just that.

Vintage markets and kimono markets have also become increasingly popular with younger generations. Good-quality kimono can often be found for around 500–1,000 yen each.

Since a single kimono can often be transformed into two or three different projects, you can create truly unique clothing and accessories at very little cost.

Enjoy the pleasure of creating and wearing something completely original—one-of-a-kind pieces that no one else will have.

CONTENTS

Part 1: Basics of Vintage Kimono Remaking
Part 2: Making Various Types of Clothing
Part 3: Making Various Accessories

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