Billy Matsunaga
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Perfect for Scrap Fabric and Plus Size: The Historical Obijime
Learn more about the history of obijime and how to make your own historical obijime. This project is perfect for using scrap fabric or left over yarn from your last knitting and sewing projects.
This obijime is also highly adjustable for plus size, so I really hope you will like this one.
Thank you so much for watching!!
{1} Armor (Yoroi); Japanese; Armor for Man
伝・足利尊氏所用の白糸褄取威大鎧(兜・袖欠)および黒韋腰白威筋兜、室町時代・14世紀初頭(メトロポリタン美術館蔵)
{2} 赤糸威鎧(竹雀虎金物)、鎌倉時代・13 - 14世紀(春日大社国宝殿蔵、国宝)
Meet me on Patreon in an online kimono workshop twice a month!
www.patreon.com/BillyMatsunaga
You want to book a lesson with me? Check out the link below.
→ www.billymatsunaga.com/ ←
Instagram
@biriinyan ( biriinyan?...)
00:00 Brief Obijime History
03:13 What to prepare?
05:16 What sizes are possible?
07:29 How to work with different fabrics?
10:01 How to sew?
13:17 What filling to use?
14:38 How to finish the ends?
18:17 Some more tips and tricks
22:14 The Reveal
Intro Soundeffect:
Kabuki Shout ち音楽堂 (www.c-ongaku.com/ongaku2.html)
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Trying to Braid Kumihimo... It was not a complete disaster!
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In this video I'm trying a flat braid with 16 sections for the very first time. It was not a complete disaster, but it also didn't work out as planned. Here is the book that I've been working with: braidershand.com/comprehensive-treatise-of-braids-i-maru-dai-braids-1-by-makiko-tada/ Check out my favorite braiders (kumihimo-shi, 組紐師) on Instagram: haruki1127 haruki1127 Fujioka Kum...
Working as a Professional Kimono Teacher in Japan // Kimono Event BTS
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Thank you so much for watching!! Meet me on Patreon in an online kimono workshop twice a month! www.patreon.com/BillyMatsunaga Book a lesson with me! → www.billymatsunaga.com/ ← Instagram @biriinyan ( biriinyan?...) Music: "Lawrence" by TrackTribe "Fender Bender" by Bad Snacks "Kawaii" by Bad Snacks "Limo Ride" by Track Tribe "Kimono Life" by Sondey Intro Soundeffect: Kabuki Shout...
Japan’s Biggest Porcelain Market // Walk Comfortably 16,000 Steps in Geta!
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People just won't believe how long you can walk in geta or zori. So here is the video to proof that even geta or zori are just regular shoes!I hope you also enjoy the wonderful town Arita in Saga Prefecture and its porcelain market. Thank you so much for watching!! Meet me on Patreon in an online kimono workshop twice a month! www.patreon.com/BillyMatsunaga I am professional kimono teacher. If ...
How to Wear Too Small Kimono
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Learn 3 tips and tricks of how to deal with a too short kimono. All of these tricks are perfectly fine to do for any occasion you want to wear a kimono. The queen of wearing kimono without o-hashori Choco-san IG choko122 Twitter CHOKO122 Check out homsuehem for pleated susoyoke: homsue.official.ec/ 00:00 What kimono size is still wearable? 01:53 First trick: without o...
This Is Why Your Kitsuke Sucks! // Most Common Kitsuke Mistakes And How to Fix Them
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In this video I'll share with you the most common mistakes and bad habits in kimono dressing (kitsuke, 着付け) and how to fix them. 0:00 Some Kimono Wisdom 02:08 The Hem 06:39 The Skirt's Top Layer 8:59 The Ohashori 16:03 The Obiage 22:26 Important Advice 23:20 The Collar Watch also: Find out Your Kimono Size ua-cam.com/video/ClK-39Cfp-k/v-deo.html How to Put on a Kimono ua-cam.com/video/c2Ly0RpaS...
Certified Kimono Expert Answers most Googled Kimono Questions
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In this video I'm going to answer the most googled kimono questions. Find out what type of kimono Nezuko and Tanjiro wear, but also what type of kimono geisha and samurai wear. Find out if wearing kimono is cultural appropriation, which way you should wrap your kimono, what kimono consist of, how heavy kimono are and more. 00:00 Let's get started 00:28 Do kimono have pockets? 01:27 Does kimono ...
A Crafty Year Wrap Up // How to Make Temari
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I took the whole year and made 10 different temari to hang them on my Christmas tree. Follow me along this journey and find out how temari are made. Here is the link to the subscription box (Japanese only!): www.felissimo.co.jp/couturier/gcd290602/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsb34xP-k_AIVDIbCCh3aYQ_ZEAQYAyABEgLL_PD_BwE&vf=70&bid=12257&xid=p_lso_fc_PLA_80808_290602&ef_id=EAIaIQobChMIsb34xP-k_AIVDIbCCh3aYQ...
The Construction of Tabi Socks // Japanese Inspired Christmas Stocking 🎄
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I've finally tried out how to make Japanese tabi socks! This is part of the stocking exchange 2023 hosted by @AnnabelleAndBensAntics . It was the perfect opportunity to make huge tabi as Christmas stocking for @HistoricalBelle and find out how tabi are constructed. Find the sewing pattern for tabi and the tabi stocking on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/78441922 Make sure to check out the cha...
Licensed Kimono Teacher Analyzes Kimono Outfits in Anime
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You have chosen 5 anime characters for me to analyze their kimono outfits. I'm going to look at the outfit of Yuko Ichihara (xxxHolic), Princess Kaguya (Princess Kaguya), Daki (Demon Slayer), Sesshomaru (InuYasha), Lady Eboshi (Princess Mononoke). Let's see how accurate the Japanese Garments are animated and if they are cosplay-able. 00:00 Intro into "The Billy Knowledge" 01:32 Yuko Ichihara (x...
Is it ok to wear Kimono on Halloween? // Let's ask Shogo, Roza, Sala, Erika, and Billy 😉
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Is it ok to wear Kimono on Halloween? // Let's ask Shogo, Roza, Sala, Erika, and Billy 😉
✨🍂 Autumnal Kimono Haul 🍂✨
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✨🍂 Autumnal Kimono Haul 🍂✨
How to Sew an Obi
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How to Sew an Obi
I Made a Kimono to Attend a Japanese Wedding // Turning an Old Kimono into my Size
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I Made a Kimono to Attend a Japanese Wedding // Turning an Old Kimono into my Size
A Week in Summer Kimono Outfits
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A Week in Summer Kimono Outfits
Renovating in Japan!! Creating a Mini Sewing Room
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Renovating in Japan!! Creating a Mini Sewing Room
How to Dye Japanese Tie-Dye Shibori
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How to Dye Japanese Tie-Dye Shibori
I tried to skate in Japanese Skates Sandals (no regrets, only pain!)
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I tried to skate in Japanese Skates Sandals (no regrets, only pain!)
How to Make a Kimono Undergarment... feat. a Men's Version!!!
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How to Make a Kimono Undergarment... feat. a Men's Version!!!
CosTube Cooks... OMURICE // How to Make omuraisu オムライス
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CosTube Cooks... OMURICE // How to Make omuraisu オムライス
Style your Nagoya Obi Differently // There is More than O-taiko
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Style your Nagoya Obi Differently // There is More than O-taiko
How to Stay Warm in Kimono // A History Bounding Winter Outfit
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How to Stay Warm in Kimono // A History Bounding Winter Outfit
Getting rid of all my "normal" clothes... or not?!
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Getting rid of all my "normal" clothes... or not?!
Kumihimo, Emondou, and more... My Wrap Up of 2021
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Kumihimo, Emondou, and more... My Wrap Up of 2021
How to Tie a Formal Fukuro Obi // Tying a Nijudaiko on Back and Front
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How to Tie a Formal Fukuro Obi // Tying a Nijudaiko on Back and Front
Easy Japanese Sewing Projects // Make your own tea ceremony set!
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Easy Japanese Sewing Projects // Make your own tea ceremony set!
Traditional Japanese Tie-On Pockets and Other Kimono Pockets // Pocket Swap 2021
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Traditional Japanese Tie-On Pockets and Other Kimono Pockets // Pocket Swap 2021
I rearranged my closet // Kimono Vlog
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I rearranged my closet // Kimono Vlog
THIS is your Kimono Size! // The Ultimate Kimono Size Guide
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THIS is your Kimono Size! // The Ultimate Kimono Size Guide
My Favorite Kimono Related Stores in Kyoto // How to NOT go antiquing in Kyoto
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My Favorite Kimono Related Stores in Kyoto // How to NOT go antiquing in Kyoto

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @paulacastanheira8499
    @paulacastanheira8499 5 годин тому

    Nidoran maybe you can pass it from Go to Home and then to Scarlet ;p But Evee rules.

  • @emilymarx5551
    @emilymarx5551 День тому

    🌸🌿 Lovely informative tutorial ! Thank you, Billy !

  • @jennglow4647
    @jennglow4647 2 дні тому

    Cool 😀

  • @jennglow4647
    @jennglow4647 5 днів тому

    Cool 😀

  • @wendimitilinakis1291
    @wendimitilinakis1291 5 днів тому

    You could try tea staining or coffee. I'd sample each first.

  • @AeriyaValkyrja
    @AeriyaValkyrja 6 днів тому

    How do you know what color to choose for obi and the obi ropes? I feel like when I show them my Yukata and kimono of purple and pinks they end up recommending very bright fushia pink and purple.

  • @seabassa.m.665
    @seabassa.m.665 6 днів тому

    Thanks for the amazing videos! I'm a koto and shamisen performer and spend more time trying to put on my kimono than practicing lol. Could you possibly do a video about how to drive comfortably with one on?

  • @jennglow4647
    @jennglow4647 7 днів тому

    Cool 😀

  • @jennglow4647
    @jennglow4647 7 днів тому

    Cool 😀

  • @jennglow4647
    @jennglow4647 7 днів тому

    Very pretty 😀

  • @louiseabusenna9602
    @louiseabusenna9602 7 днів тому

    ok....I am confused.....I saw you sew the kimono and it was not lined.......but in the last part where you are wearing the kimono, the sleeves are white inside......lol....i did not see you line them!.........help

  • @louiseabusenna9602
    @louiseabusenna9602 10 днів тому

    omg i got so lost......

  • @josebadinella
    @josebadinella 10 днів тому

    I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!!!! they entertain and soothe and teach all at once! (just a quick tip, put your spool of sewing machine thread in a cup to stop it from running away :)

  • @JenniferJames-bn2be
    @JenniferJames-bn2be 10 днів тому

    How do I subscribe?

  • @Kolenchii
    @Kolenchii 10 днів тому

    thank you! i'm currently making a Kimono based costume. so i'm rewatching your videos. to help me with the kimono structures. 😊

  • @alfea18
    @alfea18 11 днів тому

    How do you pee with all those layers AND the pants? 😅😅😅

  • @SebastianMamanilaura
    @SebastianMamanilaura 13 днів тому

    Hola una pregunta cómo hacer la parte del cuello blanco del kimono

  • @jennglow4647
    @jennglow4647 15 днів тому

    Very pretty 😀

  • @MrZekarac
    @MrZekarac 17 днів тому

    Would love to know what differentiates formal kimono from each other? Are there different kimono for different special occasions?

  • @wrath-2187
    @wrath-2187 20 днів тому

    Hello, im half way through making the kimono, but i am completely stuck at the part where you fold in the side seam and sew it down, i am confused whether or not if i should sew it into the kimono itself, or if i should only sew it onto itself? i see your side seam doesnt move when you manipulate the fabric, but im not sure i want to commit to 6 meters of seams unless i know for sure?

  • @user-xb3ex9fb3q
    @user-xb3ex9fb3q 20 днів тому

    おこそずきん、懐かしいー! 身分のある女性が素性を隠すために巻いていたと記憶しております。 時代劇でもよく目にしておりましたが、今は時代劇すら放送されないのでこうして動画にして頂いて感謝です!

  • @Auritilien
    @Auritilien 23 дні тому

    I highly recommend reading xxxHolic! It is still my favourite manga after all these years and Yuuko's and Kimihiro's styles along the series are honestly goals <3 Your wedding pictures were so beautiful, thank you for sharing them with us! Sesshoumaru is one of the original dreamboats and for a reason :D

  • @GorgoRotini
    @GorgoRotini 23 дні тому

    i hope Billy sensei also makes video like this for movie kimonos

  • @GorgoRotini
    @GorgoRotini 23 дні тому

    Billy-sensei can you please make a reaction video or something video about the costumes in Shogun (2024) Series. would be awesome.

  • @meredithbutikofer5658
    @meredithbutikofer5658 24 дні тому

    My opinion on the style change is it almost seems like your guises color schemes the opposite of them bring out your guises skin tones in a nicer way, but you guys both definitely look more comfortable in your original styles. You guys both look very beautiful.

  • @marier4719
    @marier4719 25 днів тому

    Thank you so much for this video ! I work at a pretty classy restaurant and waitresses like me have to wear a kimono. I’ve been taught one for 1 and a half hour and then « take your kimono home and train by yourself. You can find tutorials on UA-cam ! » I tried many times and somehow achieved to wear it but it just wasn’t looking as good as it should and I took me more than 30 mins (I was still proud of myself knowing I’m a perfect beginner haha) so these tips will thankfully help me (with the ohashori being my biggest issue) !

  • @christinamajor250
    @christinamajor250 25 днів тому

    Thank you for sharing these tips! I'm a fair sized waist, but massive top - my top circumference is larger than my waist and hips. Do you have suggestions for exceptionally large breasts?

  • @AndyP.-zu3kj
    @AndyP.-zu3kj 25 днів тому

    I just love this polkadot nagajuban so much :D

  • @slayerchick9196
    @slayerchick9196 26 днів тому

    I know that hakama are typically not worn with yukata, but would it be inappropriate to wear it with yukata casually?

  • @ayshemaylke5344
    @ayshemaylke5344 26 днів тому

  • @sharonrimsza7960
    @sharonrimsza7960 28 днів тому

    Interesting history. I am slowly gathering patterns to make the various garments and accessories for proper kimono dress.

  • @hdalldayz
    @hdalldayz 29 днів тому

    woman have it hard.. respect!!!!

  • @sharonrimsza7960
    @sharonrimsza7960 29 днів тому

    I use clothes pins for everything! They are wonderful.And not expensive. Thank you Billy for all the information you share. I miss your videos. Hope you come back to UA-cam and all is well with you.

  • @user-wk5my3oy6s
    @user-wk5my3oy6s 29 днів тому

    Thank you for this useful video! I'm glad to see such a brief but clear instructions.

  • @meredithbutikofer5658
    @meredithbutikofer5658 29 днів тому

    Something that I found that was an absolute game changer with my Ohashori was to properly bind my chest and fill in the hollow between my shoulder blades and my hips slightly more with padding. This kept my Ohashori flatter, and it helped me to be able to actually level it off properly without the collar and my skirt being completely off grain and so it bubbles weirdly. TLDR: proper👏🏻 foundational 👏🏻layering 👏🏻is 👏🏻important.👏🏻

  • @barbferguson4707
    @barbferguson4707 Місяць тому

    I used your texhnic to make one out of wool. You are right about the collar .. it is finicky work. My local Joannes loved it. I wore it during a heavy snowfall and it was warmer than a down coat. Love your teachng.

  • @erikahandayani4589
    @erikahandayani4589 Місяць тому

    Where is this thrift store? Is it Shimamura?

  • @CometDancerr
    @CometDancerr Місяць тому

    i wore right over left the other day and didnt realize it until after I was looking back at photos.. i was so embarrassed 😭

  • @guadelot
    @guadelot Місяць тому

    The problem is sewing silk! I sew it by hand. ❤❤❤

  • @guadelot
    @guadelot Місяць тому

    Tip for dying. Buy chinesse ink, yes i know.. get alcohol 96-98% and in a designated dish or so add just 1/2 drop of ink or less. If too dark add more alcohol and viceversa. 👍👍👍

    • @guadelot
      @guadelot Місяць тому

      Ah remember than the fabric is dried Will have a different colour so I try on small pieces 1st and blowdry so I can see the "Real" colour

  • @guadelot
    @guadelot Місяць тому

    You could make an small purse w "the scraps" It could be very simple, even hidden-atached to the kimono or a more formal with bamboo handles...

  • @guadelot
    @guadelot Місяць тому

    Well done! I'm a milliner and flower make and LOVE silk... Id Lost my mind & pocket if I were there. But 1st I had to choose which would be extremely difficult cause last time I want to Japan I came with a mountain of fabrics.

  • @lynnparrish1335
    @lynnparrish1335 Місяць тому

    Just buy a pattern by Simplicity or McCall’s. I sew Sashiko bindings on fronts, neck and sleeve cuffs. Dont stress over the main kimono parts.

  • @josiejoe9694
    @josiejoe9694 Місяць тому

    I just want to tell you that I’ve sewn a kimono under the guidance of this video and it’s turned out to be gorgeous. Thank you very much for sizing and other references ❤

  • @sharonrimsza7960
    @sharonrimsza7960 Місяць тому

    Love your channel.

  • @sharonrimsza7960
    @sharonrimsza7960 Місяць тому

    Billy I truly enjoy your videos. I wish you were making more soon. Maybe you are busy with more translations or your Patreon has expanded. Come back to UA-cam?

  • @sharonrimsza7960
    @sharonrimsza7960 Місяць тому

    Nice, that is so pretty. It can be relaxing once you get started. All of these are so intricate and beautiful. I truly love the pattern of your UA-cam kimono. It is also a flattering color on you as well.

  • @jordanong5114
    @jordanong5114 Місяць тому

    I got one on Christmas last year. I want to buy more! 👘

  • @tshania_wingu
    @tshania_wingu Місяць тому

    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. 😅🤗

  • @meoderland
    @meoderland Місяць тому

    Love your creations ❤ thank u so much for sharing