How to Make a Kimono Undergarment... feat. a Men's Version!!!

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Someone of you had noticed that I didn’t write the kanji for “hanjuban” in this video. Hanjuban is written “半襦袢” in Japanese. Anyway, everyone of you who can read what I wrote instead gets a 10/10!! 🎉✨

[@moara4144]

This is amazing. I was gifted a kimono, but not any of the other items to wear it properly and they've been hard to get ahold of.

[@hinatahyuuga120]

A lot of bigger anime conventions have vintage and historical second hand kimono sellers. I know one carries everything from wmn to woman kimono, Yucatan, cotton, silks, wools, hakama, various formalities of all fo them and obi. As well as the different ties and the obi pillow and fabric. There are so many.

[@Black_Samurai-fish]

You can find them all on eBay and for good prices too. I just bought 5 kimono for 100$ on eBay and they’re beyond beautiful

[@Cayde-6s-Queen]

29:52 that obi is absolutely b e a u t i f u l ! Oh my gosh, I love it!

[@dlm4708]

I have re-watched this video so many times now! Since I am looking to use up some of my existing fabric stash before buying more, I have gotten back into making wafuku. There are lots of straight lines involved, which is easy for hand-sewing and machine. Since they aren't garments you can get so easily, I don't feel like spending 2 hours on wafuku is 'useless' like spending it on making, say, a dress that I could have bought at a thrift store for ~$4 USD and altered if I wanted to. Having videos on how to make all kinds of items, plus the history behind them (like when long juban sleeves became a fashion) is priceless!

[@juliemiller9258]

Your videos are really helping so many people to want to learn how to sew for themselves again. This makes me so happy.

[@GO01]

traveling in kimono but with chucks/comfortable shoes instead of zori/geta is such a vibe.

[@brigittethierens928]

You're the most Japanese American woman I know... Many thanks for your videos full of dream. From France!

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Haha! Well……. Uhm… i’m not American?! 😅😅🤔

[@brigittethierens928]

@@BillyMatsunaga sorry, for the mistake, but so, you're more Japanese than japanese women, and I do love that idea. (and I bought on line two yakuta, one obi, and geta ans tabi, but, definitively, I dont look like a Japanese. I just have the feeling I'm an old French woman with Japanese outfits.... lol!

[@sarahasbury4909]

Haha! The ready made sleeves! I got some in a Shinei bundle and thought they were bloomers!

[@TealCheetah]

My experience with just wearing haori, I really liked the miatsukuchi opening, nice ventilation. Im sad men's kimono don't have it.

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Also my opinion on men’s and women’s kimono. Due to the missing ventilation, I find men’s kimono really uncomfortable 😅

[@crispinsday4755]

I love the clever way you show the sewing patterns in this video :)

[@spiritofhyrule8131]

This is actually perfect timing! I need to make more undergarments for my SCA garb ^^ since you said hanjuban and susoyoke are more historical, I’ll give them a go this time! :D

[@sapphicfaery]

I literally was planning on making some undergarments to work on my kimono sewing, and you posted just in time!

[@delanocarson7544]

I am so happy you posted this. I'm about to finish my masters program and start on a big kimono project so this is SO helpful!!

[@SJLamb-te3dt]

I love your channel! It is so informative. Would you consider expanding the number of videos you have addressing hairstyles? I feel uncomfortable with my ability to judge what might be considered a formal versus semi-formal versus informal hairstyle and what might or might not be proper and when. A video or a series of videos showing different hairstyles and what occasions they would be considered appropriate would be so helpful. Thank you for your consideration, and thank you for the videos you have already made.

[@vasil3ubr33]

Oooohhh i'm so glad you've made this video! I am definitely going to make an undergarment, once i have time!! I am doubly thankful for your inclusion of a masculine version!!!

[@dianaapodaca5486]

Billy, this videos have been just wonderful. They are full of useful tips and all questions answered! Thank you so much! From a kimono fan in Mexico!

[@ivonk.4075]

Hello, thank you for this video, it arrived almost in time to me :D I am making juban (and kimono and obi ) on my own, cause in Sklovakia it is the only option, how I can wear kimono and not to spend a lot of money for shipping... I said almost in time, because I have already cut out and sewn fabric for main peace and I am doing it exactly as kimono ( with okumi) following your kimono-doing and all measurements videos, but this is waaay easier and save me some fabric, so at least sleaves are gonna be the small ones :) And, this actual juban will not be the only, so I am happy to have future juban as It will be correctly done :)

[@0odomo]

Dankeschön!

[@mrsthe97]

I love learning about historical undergarments! Your irons are very interesting, I would like to know more about them. Thank you for sharing your knowledge knowledge and experience. Your mug is cute, too.

[@GoblinGhouls]

I love the idea of a nonbinary hanjuban! I think that's what I'm going to make...I might use dimensions to make it versatile (so I can add an erishin if I want to), but I like the versatility of it!

[@BoogsterSugar]

I am making my first 和服 today, I bought a piece of cotton cambric, and I will be making a 長襦袢, so I can learn about more general processes, for future 着物 projects. I hope I can make a summer kimono and haori on the next months. Your channel is being a life saver マツナガ先生、本当にありがとうございます！

[@BoogsterSugar]

Update: I was pretty scared with HUGE seam allowances, but I guess I'm just very thin, but my yuki is very large (makes sense). Thank you so much for teaching with patience!

[@zachblack7080]

Hello, Missus Billy Matsunaga! I saw in one of your fabric shopping videos that you had picked up a buckle for hakama, and I’ve been looking for alternate forms of fastening one. I was wondering if you’ve done a video on this topic, or plan on doing so in the future? I really appreciate these videos! They’ve been a great inspiration for me to look for traditional Japanese clothing, as I currently only own a kendogi and matching hakama. Not even an obi! Though, I will be getting one soon. I can’t wait to go out wearing a full set! どうもありがとうございます‼︎

[@almadeckard8360]

Love it! Now I have the width of the collar! yea!

[@mizumi_tattoo]

Thank you for this wonderful tutorial!

[@antareslesage5611]

Yay 😃 thank you 😊♥️♥️♥️ so interesting once again. This is exactly what I needed. Since you videos on junihitoe and outfits for winter I collect colourful fabrics to create iro kasane for 'regular' 🤔 kimono. So this type of juban is perfect for layering.😃

[@laradorren8009]

How informative, another great video!

[@christophermattox1982]

How fascinating. Thanks for all the work that went into this video. I guess this means I am going to have to force myself to watch all my favorite period japanese movies all over again to see if I can understand what the character's costume's say about their status. Yay! Thanks Billy!

[@Ami5Jo]

Hi! I'm curious about miyattsu guchi, is there some historical or otherwise reason why the opening is such an important part of the female kimono. And indeed why is there one in the undergarment?

[@lisez4600]

thank you for the video, I am starting a kimono wardrobe and it will be very helpful. as an aikidoka, I would also like to sew myself a men's hakama, will you be doing a video on it in the future?

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Yes, but I don’t think the men’s hakama that I will sew will be one that’ll be wearable for aikido. There are many hakama versions even inside of female and male hakama.

[@ArticLily1326]

What are the measurements for a undergarment

[@inthewindago]

Funny thing, Iv been hand stitching my clothing for years now. I find they hold up just as well in a modern washer. As the machine sewn garments. This may be because I’m using more traditional Victorian England sewing techniques. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@espressoresistent]

Hallo Billy, last night I finished my first Kimono/Yukata. It is just amazing!!! Now it is time for a new sewing Project. I definitly will sew a hanjuban, too. But out of curiosity, is the kind of construction the same, when sewing Jimbei or Samue? Simply said. Hanjuban with strings at the end of the collar and one pocket outside. The collar seems to be the same. Only the sleeves are slightly different?

[@samanthamorgan432]

How do you measure the width, front and back of the undergarment? I know you covered this briefly but I am just learning to sew and am a little lost. Got my first kimono yesterday and want to make undergarments for them.

[@Emomudkip7]

Did anyone catch how far up to mark the hem line and how far in to sew the center back seam? Ive watch that part a couple times and i just cant find the measurement 😅

[@glaciergirlv2265]

i'm having some difficulty understanding some of the instruction. i want to make my own because i'm a very large girl and i cannot find any undergarments that will fit me.

[@zigzaglychee7324]

The dimensions of each panel of fabric are around 45 x 140cm?

[@Akemi11able]

Hi everyone :) I am trying to follow along, but I didn't quite get where the umanori is supposed to be? Can someone help, pls? Thank you 🥰

[@honeybunbadger]

Hello! May you let us know the link to your favorite fabric store in Kyoto? I am overseas and would love to purchase from them. :)

[@zacrysyap]

what is the red outfit called in 29:44 .? and how to make one as well

[@bcase5328]

The short juban sleeves remind me of the common sleeves on shifts during European history.

[@bonnie-gracemacklin1889]

Thank you so much! This is such a fantastic video as always, Billy! I have a beautiful semi-transparent black kimono, and I'm not sure what kind of undergarments I should wear with it. Would it be better to make a juban or nagajuban? Should I make them in black or another colour? Super lost and would love anyone's help - I really want to wear this beautiful piece!!

[@theHaru20]

Hey 😊 could you tell me the name of the book you were referencing in the video? Thanks!

[@BillyMatsunaga]

This book doesn’t have a title since it’s not purchasable. Sorry 😅 I was handed it down from my sewing teacher. But to give you some relief: you’ll need advanced kimono sewing knowledge to find this book helpful.

[@theHaru20]

@@BillyMatsunaga oh nooooo 😭 I have been searching for wasai books on amazon Japan and in the local book-offs. But it seems the topic is too old fashioned evem for second hand stores 🤣 But on the other hand, I have no advanced kimono sewing knowledge (yet) - so there is still time to keep searching. Thanks for the answer in any case :)

[@tonymahon789]

I watch ur videos .I made sum kimono over the years not all perfect .hand sewn .I live in Ireland. I find the collar the hardest ..what I don't understand .how far up do I go with back seam .as I noticed .when people nip open top .for the collar .do u turn in the material.before u sew on collar .is the back seam .a false seam

[@williamvesey3679]

Hi, thanks for the detailed video. FYI, the kanji for hanjuban is incorrect.

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Aah! Thanks for telling me! Obviously I did just a copy paste and didn’t change the kanji 🙈 I cannot change it, but I will make a comment under this video. Thanks again!

[@BexxiM]

Out of curiosity, why do Female Kimono and undergarments have the opening?

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Because of the obi sitting higher and being wider. And today the openings are used when dressing a female kimono 😊

[@SnowT-q5b]

Can anyone point me to the video that shows how to sew a susuyoke? There is no link in the video for me :( Thank you!

[@BrightDecision]

Dear Matsunaga-san, Wow, I've watched all your videos and this is the one thing I was still looking for information on! Thank you!! Coincidentally, I'm interested in taking a class from you. However, I'm still gathering information on wasai, not necessarily kitsuke-- would you consider teaching a class about kimono construction? The collar and measurement-accuracy are especially intimidating. Thank you for spreading the love of kimono.

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Hey! No sorry. Teaching wasai is a national exam and to be respectful to those who took this long way, I don’t teach wasai. I am sorry.

[@BrightDecision]

@@BillyMatsunaga I see! I didn't know that there was a national exam for wasai. It's very hard to find resources for kimono construction in English (probably for the reason you listed above) and I still have questions about several parts of the construction, including making sure that my measurements are accurate. I'm a bit wider in the middle which, while that's great for the shape of men's kimono, is confusing since my maehaba is significantly wider than my ushirohaba. Do you have any recommendations as to where I might seek answers to my questions?

[@elizebeths.8880]

Why are the side seams straight at the bottom part, and tilted outwards on the top part? How do I measure the angle and how long it goes for correctly?

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Please rewatch the video and listen, when I talk about back width and shoulder width. Thank you 😉

[@elizebeths.8880]

@@BillyMatsunaga Thank you, must have missed it.

[@fromtheart26]

I wish you were here Ms. Matsunaga. I'm so lost. 😅🤣

[@SH-do9yw]

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