Creating a Kimono Silhouette + Give Away Winner

This video shows you how to pad your chest when wearing a kimono.
If you want to learn more about padding, also check out my other video about kimono padding.
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Music:
"Mizuki" by Bad Snacks
"Kimono Life" by Sondey
“Dreams” from www.bensound.com
"Kawaii" by Bad Snacks
Intro Soundeffect:
Kabuki Shout ち音楽堂 (www.c-ongaku.co...)

[@Wixney]

I'm making a kimono for my fashion project. i ordered patterns and apparently they come with a padding pattern too. this video has helped me a lot with that because i was blowing my brains out. thank you billy!! ♥️

[@the_dark_forest]

This was SO VERY very helpful. I wish I could explain how awesome it is to have this library of reference and kimono education. Your channel is absolutely amazing. I've gone from having a couple of boxes of stored kimono and obi, to now, planning wearing my kimono on a regular basis. I'm still waiting for the kitsuke set to arrive - I ordered it some time ago (the hadajuban arrived a few weeks ago - I'm sick of covid restrictions, but people's lives matter more, & when I remember that, my patience is restored), then I can practise dressing!!! This feels like a wonderful adventure, and it's made possible by YOU. Your fantastic videos! If it wasn't for this wonderful collection, my kimono would still be packed away. Super exciting ☺💃👘🌺💜 As soon as I'm (nearly) ready, I'm looking forward to booking a session. Now that is something I'm very excited about indeed. Are you still doing bookings via video chat? (it's September 2022) PS what a beautiful kimono that is. It looks luminescent at times. I love it!

[@michellecornum5856]

This is -- wow. Just when you think -- Okay, I got this. NOOOO! There is MORE!!! Thank you. I think I'm going to have to make a check list to keep track of everything! Stay well!

[@BillyMatsunaga]

But isn’t that with everything you do? 😪🙈❤️

[@michellecornum5856]

@@BillyMatsunaga Alas, yes.

[@edelisp1823]

One day I decided to sew a kimono just to entertain myself and it took me a whole month to sew, I remember that my fingers hurt a lot but it was worth it because it ended up being very good for my first time sewing a kimono I wish you could see it .

[@catzrulez910]

In pictures/media of people wearing kimono, I've always wondered how they get that specific shape. I sometimes draw kimono, so i always want to know about official references and why they look the way they do. Thanks for sharing ^^

[@noranekokimono4301]

One more upcoming sewingproject to add to the list! I never knew just how much of a difference it can make visually but it really changes the siluette so much!

[@BillyMatsunaga]

It’s definitely a game changer 😉

[@pineapple1544]

I love her love for colourful dyed hair and cute earrings

[@veronikacsuri1629]

Thank you! It helped a lot, I tried padding with towels but this seems more comfy. I will definately make one, as soon as I finish my other projects... *gazes to the WIPs mentally and wishes for 36 hours days*

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Yes... I want have more hours in a day, too. But then I would probably just sleep more? 🤔😂

[@veronikacsuri1629]

@@BillyMatsunaga I think I would do the same 😂 Inner me: sleep is for the weak, let's finish that susoyoke. Real me: sleeps on the sewing machine.

[@LyralioRC]

Oof, glad it's not an *absolute* requirement to wear hoseigi... So. Many. Things. Already! I I kind of wanted to thank you for all that you do. I finally bought a kimono+hakama set that I plan to wear on an everyday basis alongside my usual clothes (not all at the same time, of course, haha), and your videos helped me realize it isn't nearly as impossible as it once seemed. In all honesty, I do feel kind of lonely, since nobody I know shares a love of these types of clothes, or clothes reminiscent of other eras (I'm particularly fond of Edwardian/Victorian and 1970s styles, plus my trusty "color splash grunge"-y t-shirts + shirts + jeans + hoodies. Kind of a strange mess of a mix, I know. I like very different things, what can I say), so I don't really have anyone to talk to or ask for opinions. So thanks again, Billy, for showing me that wearing kimono in everyday life is not only possible, but more fun than I had originally thought!

[@TalassiaKardashian]

Congrats the winner!! It was a really stunning obi! Also, so interesting theme the video!😄

[@nerl7473]

It's like a swim vest!

[@capthigashikata]

I just found your channel and I am so in love with everything, I wish I was a woman so I could wear all this. I wonder if you could do more videos about men's kimono and how to wear it :) I would be happy to support on patreon too if I knew I could gain more knowledge on the topic, especially diys and sewing tutorials. Regardless, thank you so much for putting this content out there, it really is priceless and so interesting!

[@Leopurrdheart]

You could wear it all regardless of your gender. A little gender nonconformity never hurt anyone

[@capthigashikata]

@@Leopurrdheart agreed but being a trans man who doesn’t pass yet I try not to wear explicitly feminine clothing, I already get misgendered enough as it is. One of the reasons why I’m actually looking forward to passing more is just so I can wear/style more feminine clothing and accessories ;)

[@emilybragg987]

This is so super helpful! I have been trying to figure out padding for myself (again) and also it's very relaxing watching you sew. and seeing the result is so satisfying. I also love seeing your purple hair, the colors look very prismatic and lovely in your hair arrangement. congratulations to the winner!!

[@szz22]

Dear Billy, thank you for another fantastic DIY video, please keep making them they are so useful!! I have started sawing a nagajuban since lack of sizing on the market and I don’t like polyesters. So every video you’re making and specifically in the DIY section is super important! On another subject, I was also wondering if you could show o-taiko made on the front. Also, how about showing us around in your kimono in different seasons? Ah, all your videos are wonderful! Thank you!

[@Lisa-RiisarghInJapan]

Ahh This came at such a great time after my many messages about padding. Thank you so much. And congratulations to the winner :D

[@charliecat5686]

Great video! Also was very appropriately handled. Thank you so much for all your hard work!

[@annep.1905]

Do you find padding difficult to deal with in hot weather? I would think it would make one feel quite warm.

[@mjlvnv]

I love your videos. They are so interesting

[@drhelenloney1426]

i watch quilting videos too, so much so I started quilting!

[@MissGroves]

I need to reduce rather than pad XD don't put yourself down about your sewing, everyone learns at different rates and times. Your sewing looks perfectly good to me and the end result is great

[@mione3690]

So the desired silhouette is the bust quite high, rounded at the top. Straight back, and belly padded to have a smooth front in case you are quite full busted? Or is it ok to have the obi set back under the bust?

[@evanwiggleswade1176]

Do you have any recommendations of channels that do content similar to yours but in Japanese? I want to improve my Japanese. Also your videos make me want to get some more proper kimono accessories etc., but I can almost never wear my kimonos as I'm not in Japan.

[@BillyMatsunaga]

I personally enjoy Usakoma Channel, Darumaya Kyōsen Honten, Kimono-Sunao, Shiroppu Kimono Kitsuke Channel, Fudan Kimono no Tonton. There are actually so many more, but those will already give you quite a lot to watch 🧡

[@evanwiggleswade1176]

@@BillyMatsunaga Thanks for the recommendations, I will try them out!

[@iloveragdollcats]

I'm sorry if I missed it somewhere, but do you still wear a bra/kimono bra underneath? Thank you 🙏

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Nope. That’s why I’m not showing me wearing this 😉

[@iloveragdollcats]

I see! Thank you!

[@desertkhaat]

I don't mean to sound silly, but does one need the padding depending on the cup size or is it a smoothing element under the kimono...?

[@BillyMatsunaga]

It’s just a smoothing element under the kimono. It’s not related to your cup size at all.

[@desertkhaat]

@@BillyMatsunaga Thanks for clarifying!

[@TwospotzArtAndCraft]

If I padded too much I'd look like a huge weatherbaloon! ;-D *giggle*

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Then you pad wrong. The wrote padding makes you look slimmer.

[@YamiHikariHime]

This is so amazing! I am plus sized and I have very, very large breasts and when I wear kimono I don't pad because I get so hot and sweat but I end up looking frumpy and really bad! I want to learn how to pad so that I can look nice even with large boobs and hips and a smaller waist.

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Padding will definitely help to smoothen out your silhouette. I’m bet you’ll look even more gorgeous in kimono ❤️

[@YamiHikariHime]

@@BillyMatsunaga Thank you so much 😭 I'm going to try sewing some padding from your videos when I have the materials.

[@siby913]

👏👏👏👍😊!!

[@loriannperry5302]

If you have a tummy and very large breasts what is best padding? You are amazing. My dad left 3 kimono from when he was in Japan in the 60' and 70' s. He had a friend who gave him a amino of her first one then when she became geisha she gave dad 3 when she got married she was very requested and very talented story teller

[@loriannperry5302]

Not amino maiko is what her early one was

[@puri_pon]

Io purtroppo ho un'imbottitura naturale sul petto 😢 ...e vorrei non averla, perché anche se imbottisco il punto vita sotto l'obi, risulto sempre un strano fisico a clessidra, ma ciccione 😔 brutto da vedere

[@chinesecabbagefarmer]

Can i say first

[@Littlebeth5657]

Your accent is super cute and it is a very common mistake to pronounce the "r" in iron. If you fancy sounding more English you could try saying it like "ion" but it totally your choice. Love your videos xx

[@sherminl]

Congratulations lewildgeek!!👘😍😍