I've made my obi for my kimono
I've had a rummage through my stash and found some simple, navy blue fabric which I thought would contrast nicely with it.
It was quite a floppy fabric so I lined it with some Egyptian cotton sheeting to give it a bit more body.
The finished length of it, according to the pattern, should be twice my waist, plus 42" for the knot...( it looks very, very long
)... I made it just over 3" wide.
I've found this proper obi out of my stuff to show you. I thought it might be of interest.
I bought it a few years ago out of some birthday money. The width of it is 12" and it's over 13 feet long.
It's quite stiff...must be uncomfortable to wear.
I'll try to get my daughter to take some photo's of me in my finished kimono so you can all see.
Sandra.
xxx