Construction Details:

I used the Simplicity Kimono Pattern (4080) to draft each of the three layers of this particular kimono. The outermost layer needed to have a mock up made because I both widened the bottom as well as lengthened the kimono itself so it would be almost a half circle for flair and draping purposes.
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rnThe outer kimono is also appliqued using both metallic gold thread and golden yellow embroidery thread - all applique was done before kimono was assembled. Outer kimono is also lined in a gold satin, for that extra sheen. Flat-backed crystals were attached to the kimono for stage purposes.
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rnLayers are made from a varying types of dupioni, for the delightful texture, and the flowers are both dupioni (yellow) and sateen (white). The sakura blossoms were airbrushed and stenciled to get their uniform shapes.
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rnWhile looking simplistic, the top two kimono layers are lined kimono and matching up all the seams to make it the proper rectangles they are required quite a bit of math. The undermost layer was single-sided, and the satin stitching took at least a week of work to do. (Satin stiching was done freehand on a regular sewing machine).

Personal Thoughts:

This kimono was created for participating in the World Cosplay Summit 2014, and man was it HUGE! One of my largest creations yet, I really love how the whole costume came together, and all the fabrics are just lovely.

Styling Notes

All it needed was some tustling up to look slightly disheveled.

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