Butterick 6331 - Kimono Trench Jacket

This jacket is made of a vintage kimono. I changed the kimono sleeves from the original pattern; (Butterick6331)

It's been a while since I've posted my blog, but I continued to make things. Butterick 6331 has four options (Jacket; two sleeves and pants; two length variations), and I chose view B. I've  made a kimono jacket before (Simplicity 1318 Samurai Jacket for women), but this was the first time I've made a kimono trench!

I bought the paper crane-patterned kimono last year. I considered making a long length trench coat, but I didn't have the full yardage. In general, vintage kimonos are very small and were made over 50 years ago. Women in the past were shorter than nowadays. I had to squeeze the pattern pieces onto the fabric and barely cut them.

Here's the tutorials: how to make a kimono sleeve↓

Copy and trace over the front sleeve pattern. Cut out.

※ I shortened the sleeve length.

Divide into two parts. Cut and open by 10 centimetres (3 4/5 inches).

Set the sleeve pattern on the other sheet with tape like the picture. Repeat the steps for the back sleeve pattern.

I added the shoulder straps on both shoulders and made the pleat on the back. The most difficult part was the placement of the cranes on the jacket. My mother-in-law (she was a kimono tailor) thinks the same is true of making a kimono. However, making a kimono has some different aspects from making clothes, for example, you should arrange the biggest impact print is on one shoulder. I arranged the placement of the cranes asymmetrically on the left and right while looking at the overall balance.

I like Butterick 6331, but I have some complaints. It doesn't have a lining pattern, also the location of the pocket at around tummy looks a little odd.

I wanted to make other options (pants) too, but I will make them some other time. I think the jacket pattern matches khaki cotton! It will be a great military jacket. I really love this style, and the jacket goes well with the memade fringe earrings.

Fabric: Vintage Silk Kimono

Total Time Spent: 12 hours

One thing! Am I like a cosplayer? Haha!

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#BPsewvember day 12: What is my essential? Playful! I played with the kimono and pattern👘 First, I took apart and washed the kimono, so I made the jacket with it. I changed the kimono sleeves from the original pattern. Memade: Jacket #Butterick6331 and fringe earrings. * * * * * * *

Eli catさん(@elicat_diy)shared - 2018年11月月12日午前4時29分PST