How to sew a kimono and haori. Historically Accurate Nezuko Cosplay Tutorial

Kimono Pattern: www.etsy.com/listing/1482778391
Haori Pattern: www.etsy.com/listing/1482793363
Kimono Underwear Patterns: www.etsy.com/listing/1468595966/
Tabi Socks Pattern: www.etsy.com/listing/1468595966
It is finally done. Here is my historically accurate Nezuko cosplay. It took me months to research all the pieces that make a kimono and sew them all by hand. Here is how I made her kimono and her haori using traditional Japanese techniques.
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[@ponderingpeony9571]

The cosplay is so cute! I've always wanted to see nezuko brought to life after seeing just the pattern everywhere

[@AliceinCosplayland]

Thank you! I had a lot of fun with this one 😊

[@Infinite__Escape]

I'm always so blown away by the dedication and work you put into each project! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and patterns. I just recently finished making your Yor pattern and I'm so happy with the result. It was my first time making clothing and I couldn't have done it without your video and pattern!

[@AliceinCosplayland]

That makes me so happy! I just wish I had known many of these things when I started, if I can help a little bit with my videos that's great ☺️

[@dacrazyfangirl8859]

Oh my god I’ve been thinking of doing this I’m so excited!!! Thank you for making this!!!

[@AliceinCosplayland]

Glad I'm not the only one! 😊

[@TLNineSeven]

It really turned out quite nice, Its a lot of work you put into it, it's impressive you kept up with all the details, and time it took. :D

[@AliceinCosplayland]

Details are always the best part 😊

[@TLNineSeven]

@@AliceinCosplayland You got a good hand and patience for that, always makes your work turn out nice. ^^

[@Catarina_Cosplay]

This is absolutely stunning! ♥ This makes me want to find an excuse to use the pattern :^)

[@AliceinCosplayland]

Thank you so much! Honestly, there are soooo many good excuses to use the pattern. A lot of characters wear kimonos!

[@Nezukoandcosplays]

Thankyou do much for this❤!! Can I PLEASE have a part 3!!

[@AliceinCosplayland]

So happy someone is actually interested in a part 3 ❤️ I will try to make an obi and accessories video soon 🙏

[@Nezukoandcosplays]

Thankyou so much❤😁😊!!!

[@IgnaCosplay]

A mí si me gustaría un tutorial del obii! esa parte de atrás de verdad no entiendo como va hahahha. Como siempre excelente video! siempre sorprendida de tu paciencia para hacerlo!!

[@AliceinCosplayland]

Muchas gracias! La verdad que es un poco lío ponerse el obi pero queda tan bonito!

[@GorgoRotini]

please do Seshumaru next please!!!!

[@AliceinCosplayland]

I would absolutely love to! but he is not on my list at the moment, so i dont know when 😢

[@kitab.2005]

Hello I am about to purchase this pattern however I wanted to know about how many yards or meters of fabric will i need to make the large size

[@AliceinCosplayland]

It also depends on the width of your fabric, height and length of your sleeves so I can't give you exact measurements right now. All the calculations are in the pattern. I would estimate a minimum of 4 meters

[@Hexuanzie]

Hi, i recently started a project with this pattern but what im struggling to understand is the stitching lines around the collar on the base pattern... im not quite sure what they mean.. do i just sew along those lines? If so what do i do with the excess? Do i just cut it? I tried looking at the instructions but im not the best at reading verbal instructions because of my dyslexia and so im sorry i had to bother you with a comment

[@AliceinCosplayland]

First of all, it is no bother at all! I am here to help. About the kimono. The stitching lines are literally where you stitch the collar. You need to align the stitch line of your collar to the stitch line of the front panels. The excess fabric you can either fold (traditional way) or cut away the excess. I think you can see it in this video and again on my kimono underwear video ☺️ Also, if you ever need help I reply must faster through Etsy 😁

[@Hexuanzie]

@@AliceinCosplayland thank you so much! I didn't really know where to ask so thank you!

[@danlizsanchez3805]

Hola,compré el patrón pero me cuesta mucho entenderlo No entiendo dónde debo cortar y qué piezas son ,disculpa Necesito ayuda

[@AliceinCosplayland]

Hola, como pone en las instrucciones este patrón es difícil porque intenta ser lo más parecido a la manera tradicional japonesa. Las piezas se cortan tal cual para todas las tallas. Lo diferente es que tienes que coser cada pieza por la línea de TU TALLA, lo que hace que el margen de costura sea poco habitual. Las líneas marcadas son por donde se COSE. Si te da problemas te recomiendo que hagas la versión sencilla en la que solo vas a tener que fijarte en el ancho de hombros.

[@mariellus73]

hi! i would like to ask you something about your etsy pattern for the haori.... i have a big question i can't make a test for this time but my boyfriend have a yuki longer than the large one on your pattern so what's the part that i have to correct to have the right final mesurment? because is not just like 2 or 3 cm it's more than something like 15cm (he is 185 cm for something like 100kg his yuki is 83 cm.... big teddy ^^

[@AliceinCosplayland]

Hi, I would personally widen each piece about 4cm (4x4 =16cm). This is if you want to make sure the sleeves aren't too short for him when he wears it. Just check the width of your fabric to make sure the patterns still fit. The haori does not have an okumi and it isn't the same pattern as the kimono. It is safer to check the Yuki if he already has a kimono, the kimono without the okumi will give you the hip measurement, however, if you see the instructions, they won't necessarily match the Yuki (Easier to ask through Etsy next time 😅)

[@mariellus73]

@@AliceinCosplayland thank you! And yes it Can be easier but i would like to first check the video to find if you ad some tips about that ^^ i will make his kimono when i received the fabric i Hope tomorrow 🙏🏻 thank you for the advice

[@AliceinCosplayland]

@@mariellus73 that's ok! I just have notifications on KZbin silenced and I take longer to reply. Let me know if you have any other questions and I'll be happy to help ☺️

[@backyardiagains]

I am very confused on how to cut out the back and front, I saw in your suggestion when cutting out the fabric from your pattern and I’m still very confused on weather the front pieces and the back pieces stay together or if they get cut separately and sewn together

[@AliceinCosplayland]

The front and the back are one very long piece! No seam on the shoulders. However, what I did do differently is to keep the back panels in one piece instead of two. It saves a tiny bit of sewing time

[@backyardiagains]

@@AliceinCosplaylandI also wanted to ask, would it be okay for me to be able to take your pattern and transfer it to a long piece of pattern paper for the front and back panels to have one long pattern? I wanted to ask because I am making a progress video and will be posting it to social media and full credits will be in the video, I just wanted to ask before I make my video

[@AliceinCosplayland]

@@backyardiagains yes of course you can! Adapt your pattern to your needs, will be looking forwards to see that video!

[@user-px9cj9bb2f]

how many running metres of fabric did u use for the kimono?:)

[@AliceinCosplayland]

Just the kimono was about 4 meters of fabric. The exact amounts are in the pattern instructions 😊

[@sun_daes]

is 3 yards of fabric enough for L size ??

[@AliceinCosplayland]

I'm afraid that would be a bit short. It depends on your height, not your size, but I recommend at least 4 meters of fabric to be sure. It really depends on several other factors, there are detailed measurements in the instructions.

[@sun_daes]

thank you!! i also have the question for the back of the kimono, do i start 3mm from the folded edge and sew until the bottom or do i have to cut it and sew them together? i kept watching the video to understand a bit better but i’m left a little confused.

[@AliceinCosplayland]

@@sun_daes I didn't cut the back to go quicker, you will be better cutting the panels and sewing them as explained in the instructions 😁