Kimono DIY // How to Make a Mompe (Kimono Trousers)

[@TealCheetah]

The teal kimono you're wearing in this video is super beautiful!!!

[@margaretmojica6980]

Would love a tutorial on how you tie knot the scarf onto your hair

[@specifikitty]

You gave me great inspiration. Now I know what to transform my skirt into~

[@lauravirgin8796]

Great video! Your series on hakama is has been fun and interesting. I wish I could find someone who sells them because I would wear that as everyday clothing with or without kimono. Keep up the good work!

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Laura Virgin thank you so much ❤️ yeah, unfortunately mompe are barely sold, that’s also why I made one by myself. Even when you find one, they are too short etc. I had so much fun making this series. So I’m very happy that you liked it 💕

[@leelasamaroo6736]

Very cool. A little much for my current sewing skills and time, maybe one day I'll make one too!

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Leela Samaroo and it’ll be a really pretty one for sure ❤️

[@erinsleathercraftstudio4977]

I’ve literally just found your channel and I have literally just hit subscribe.Can’t wait to binge watch them all.

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Thank you so much!! Hope you're enjoying the kimono fun. (Sorry for the late reply!)

[@claudiawilliams]

Thanks for the instructions! I should definitely make some monpe, they would make it easier to wear kimono without worrying about getting it dirty or having to move slowly. Karuta musubi would probably work well with these also, to keep the ties from messing up the obi.

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Yes, exactly that is what mompe are for! Karuta musubi works really well, but also a small bunko bow worked really good. And o-taiko. ;)

[@wendyferraro8552]

Lookie you Miss Smartie Pants! That check pattern would have driven me a tad crazy, but you did a beautiful job.

[@chonkerbonkers5496]

So glad I stumbled on your channel! New subscriber! ❤❤

[@RabbitOfAutumn]

Omg that clasp that adds tension!!!!

[@tanjaschneider6027]

Thank you so much for this video! Since I live on a farm in Germany I really wanna wear this "old style" Mompe on a daily basis. I also bought some old Homugi and Yukata because especially in Summertime I really like wearing Kimono.

[@LadyScaper]

Monpe for bike riding? I like this idea.

[@sierralarars]

I know this is late but clear thread would work for the bottom to avoid stitching showing on both colours. Or possibly have the cuff is a solid colour. Might of been suggested already so apologies if it has been!

[@luluvi8998]

Thanks for a great video! Would you mind explaining or linking a tutorial on the finishing stitch you mentioned for the seams?

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Lucile Vincent thank you! I only find Japanese videos, but I think you’ll get the point. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWTIaJykaNWbn7s Anyway, I’m definitely going to make a video of all important/basic kimono stitches next year. (Couldn’t Cover that in this video, because it was already so long 😢)

[@angelwings06]

In the process of making my own right now. This video has been so helpful! I will definitely tag you on Instagram to show off the final product. 😁💚

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Can’t wait ❤️

[@sakuragaoka777]

Hi Billy these pants can be wear by man? I super wanted to make a kobakama pants I think they are so beautiful but I can't find the pattern anywhere, so I thinking in making one of these with low waist to fit me better, what you think? Thank you so much for your videos, you are a perfect teacher

[@GO01]

For my mock up I tried finishing one of the legs with a cuff to hold the elastic, I think it worked pretty well. I didn't notice at first how Billy angles the pleats and made mine straight up and down, and between that, how close together I placed them and probably using very soft fabric made the crotch very diaper like, hopefully my next attempt will be more appealing like Billy's. :P If you try this, you should play with how deep and how far apart the pleats are, even changing them depending on if it's on the 'front' or the 'back' of the monpe to make a different silhouette. I don't have any good hints on how to do it, but I think these factors do make a difference in how they sit on your body.

[@loriannperry5302]

You are awesome thank you so much for sharing your talent

[@siby913]

Great vidéo👏👏😊!!

[@BillyMatsunaga]

abdoulay siby thank you 😊

[@siby913]

@@BillyMatsunaga 👍😉😊!!

[@tshania_wingu]

Ich habe eine Frage zu Mompe. Kann man diese im Sommer über einen Yukata als Modeaccessoires tragen, oder ist eine Mompe eine reine Arbeitshose für Kimono? Das konnte ich leider nicht herausfinden. Denn dieses Schachbrett Mister reizt mich so, es nach zu nähen. 😅🤗

[@Stormlucy111]

Delightful

[@lunam7829]

Hey Billy, can I wear a monpe witout obi ?

[@vesnamicanovic42]

♥️

[@brissygirl4997]

Billy what was that clamp thing you used to hold the fabric while you were sewing by hand? I've never seen on before but it looks super useful

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Talking about my sewing tools in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3acm2R4aracbdU

[@judithburke1539]

It's also called a sewing bird. You may be able to find one in a sewing notion catalog or an antique shop. It's usually used for hand sewing long straight seams.

[@Sarah54474]

It looks easier than the one I do with the pattern I bought. I will try like this.

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Sarah54474 it actually was pretty easy. When you try it out: don’t forget to show me pictures 😍😍 (I’d also loved to see your first one!)

[@Sarah54474]

@@BillyMatsunaga I already send it :D it was two weeks ago, when I went in convention ! With the black kimono.

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Hahaha! Sorry I have social media amnesia, so always forget what one has sent me there. You were so cute!! ❤️

[@Sarah54474]

@@BillyMatsunaga xD it's okay ! Even more than I don't have the same name on them

[@meowmeowgrl]

「この世界の片隅に」のモンペを作り方シーンは 歴史的に正確ですか？