Kimono costume... (My first runway post! :o)

7amanda · #1 (**permalink**) 10-05-2008, 07:04 AM

So a few years ago my grandma made me this kimono (yukata?) for a Halloween costume. (I won two costume contests with it.) I really liked it but... I grew... I had to lengthen the obi by 6 inches. (well that doesn't have to do with growing but ANYWAYS) The kimono also got a little too short (for my taste anyways) so I decided to cut it off and hem it up to knee-length. ^^ I think it's cuter this way anyways. I'm a novice at sewing so I was pleased with the result. One of the sleeves got torn at the shoulder too, so I had to repair that.

Ok so not the best picture of me, but I think it shows the kimono pretty well...

Oh, and can somebody please explain to me the exact difference between a kimono and a yukata? >_< I don't want to be calling them by the wrong name for the rest of my life.

Kawaii_Street_Kogal · #2 (**permalink**) 10-05-2008, 01:46 PM

oh you look so perty! Love the kimono :3

A yukata is like a a more thin, small Kimono worn in late spring and all through summer. Here's an example, http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...of f%26sa%3DN

StrawberryShortcake · #3 (**permalink**) 10-05-2008, 06:27 PM

That's really cute. Your grandma is very talented for making a kimono for you.

&Kawaii_Street_Kogal is completely right. Or at least from what I know she is.

7amanda · #4 (**permalink**) 10-06-2008, 04:32 AM

Ok, thanks guys! ^^

rachface · #5 (**permalink**) 10-06-2008, 05:04 AM

that's SO cute, and looks like really good quality. i give your grandma props.

demoipourvous · #6 (**permalink**) 10-06-2008, 10:13 AM

Pretty ^-^ Just my thought but with your makeup I think your hair would look nice put up too.

iksuna3 · #7 (**permalink**) 10-06-2008, 05:00 PM

Woooooooow! That kimono is so pretty ^^ it fits you!
I like the colors

I've got one but is so diferent lol

7amanda · #8 (**permalink**) 10-06-2008, 07:42 PM

Thanks again guys! ^^