Well, I haven't done much sewing so far today. I picked up the bias tape I needed yesterday and had to make a compromise on color, but I'm ok with what I was able to find. I did some research on the kimono side of things, even found a website that was helpful. It lists the 'proper' color combinations for specific times of the year. Sadly Margaret is still kimono 'poor' and when these next two are done, will still be short two. The standard at the time was an under-robe, 5 kimono, and a highly decorated over-robe.That doesn't take into consideration that the colors I have made so far cannot simply be combined to make a complete formal outfit. Evidently Orange, purple, golden yellow, and pink cannot be worn together as this would be of great scandal and in poor taste for her persona. Fortunately we generally only have her wear two at a time (technically scandalous as she would not be considered fully dressed. But honestly, you try making a 16 year old girl wear 6 layers of clothes. Not to mention getting her to walk like a lady instead of an American teen) I also found some hairstyles that I think will work; to complete the outfit. I have almost completed the outline embroidery for the 1st section of the obi. It's approximately 107 inches long, the design I have almost complete is about 8 inches long. But the entire obi wouldn't have had embroidery, just about two thirds of it...needless to say, the obi will be a long term project. I'm estimating another two months.
Margaret informed me yesterday that she doesn't want to see the kimono until it is completed. I guess she wants to be surprised. The golden yellow one has red embroidery. Originally it was going to be a design they call "thunderline" which involves making a squared curlicue in each square. Not sure if I will add this part or not. I may just do the geometric design.
Angie gave me back one of her ghawazee coats to iron for her. Turns out she washed it with the lacing intact. It also needs a few minor repairs. I'm starting to think I need to provide care instructions with the garb I make.
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