Susan Khalje and her guest, Stephanie Masae Kimura, create an exquisite kimono-style vest from a variety of luxury fabrics and embellish it with appliqued, embroidered and quilted designs. Materials:
Kimono Vest pattern
2 yards main print fabric (enough for the lining and portions of the front and back )
3/4yard coordinating fabric (in this case purple)
3/4 yard coordinating fabric (in this case green)
1/2 yard floral fabric (the background doesn't matter since the flowers will be cut out)
1 yard Thermore(R) lightweight batting
1 yard muslin (prewashed)
2 strips iron-on interfacing, 32"x 2-1/2"
Decorative threads: Sulky Sliver Metallic, Holoshimmer or Superior Thread Glitter
Bugle beads Steps:
- Using the original pattern fronts and back, cut the following: (main print) lining , muslin and batting (figure A).
- Make two copies of the pattern front and one copy of the whole back. Draw lines as shown in the book. Cut the copies of the pattern and label the pieces (figure B).
- Cut the center fronts and the upper back out of the main print.
- Cut the left front and left lower back out of purple.
- Cut the right front and right lower back out of green (figure C).
- Lay out all the muslin pieces, top with batting, top batting with main print, purple and green fabric. Spray adhesive between layers to keep them in place.
RESOURCES :
Michael Miller Fabrics LLC
Kimura
Wearable art.
Kimura
Jensen Beach, FL 34958-1471
Email: stephanie@kimurapatterns.com
Website: www.kimurapatterns.com
Art to Wear with Asian Flair
Model: 0873492277
Author: Stephanie Masae Kimura
Krause Publications
Website: www.krause.com
Kona Bay Fabrics
Kona Bay Fabrics
Website: www.konabay.com
Trans Pacific Fabrics
Trans Pacific Fabrics
Shuteburg, MA Email: transpac@tpthawaii.net
Sulky of America
Sulky of America / Speedstitch
Harbor Heights, FL 33983
Phone: 941-629-3199
Fax: 941-743-4634
Email: sulkyofamerica@mindspring.com
Website: www.sulky.com
Superior Threads
Superior Threads
Website: www.superiorthreads.com
Thermore
Thermore
Waco, TX Website: www.hobbsbondedfibers.com
TWE Beads
TWE Beads
Phone: 973-209-1517
Website: www.twebeads.com
Sew Steady Portable Table
Sew Steady Portable Table (Dream World Inc.)
Website: www.bonnersferry.com/dream-world
GUESTS :
Stephanie Masae Kimura
PO Box 1471
Jensen Beach, FL 34958-1471
Email: stephanie@kimurapatterns.com
Website: www.kimurapatterns.com
Author and textile artist
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