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Post by AMP on Mar 8, 2007 13:46:24 GMT -5
Can anyone explain how to do this. I have tried several different methods without any success.
Thanks in advance.
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Post by Leda EmBorr on Mar 8, 2007 19:42:14 GMT -5
This is how I did it:
The fabric is crinkle cotton gauze. Whe I stretch the completed obi, it naturally forms ridges, which I use to form the permanent wrinkles. I pin them as the have formed, just in the middle, and making sure the stitch or two that it takes to hold it in place will be hidden but the utility belt. Then I tack the fold in place with a few sewing machine stitches. Just a few. It's enough to hold the folds in place.
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Post by AMP on Mar 8, 2007 19:51:49 GMT -5
Thanks, I'll try that. Is it safe to assume that you cut it on the bias?
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Post by Leda EmBorr on Mar 8, 2007 19:55:40 GMT -5
yes, the obi is cut on the bias.  It's also lined with a fabric that doesn't stretch as much, so that it can be tight enough around my waist. |
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Post by Kryy Jacobi on Mar 12, 2007 18:49:32 GMT -5
Leda, don't you use Velcro at the back? I have been frustrated with several versions of the wrap style (too bulky for my shape), so I think I'm going to try Velcro next time. Good tips on construction -- I'm going to "borrow".  |
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Post by Jauhzmynn Enz on Mar 12, 2007 20:09:27 GMT -5
I velcro mine from the back.The raw silk Obi (my first) was the traditional wrap around Japanese style. If I do that again, I'm putting interfacing in the widder parts.  try some velcro for the obi, it'd beeasier to get on and off and stays put. |
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Post by Leda EmBorr on Mar 15, 2007 11:35:39 GMT -5
Yes, I use velcro. I also allow the bottom of the obi to be slightly wider than the top half, to accomdate for my hips. It just gives a better fit.
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Post by Jauhzmynn Enz on Mar 15, 2007 18:33:49 GMT -5
It's a good idea.
Right now, I'm doing some re-engineering on some over tuncs and unders. Gotta cut down on the layer thickness.
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Post by Kryy Jacobi on Mar 16, 2007 16:05:12 GMT -5
Yes, I use velcro. I also allow the bottom of the obi to be slightly wider than the top half, to accomdate for my hips. It just gives a better fit. That is a good idea -- is it any wider in the front than in the back? (Say, an inch -- sort of like a cummerbund?) |
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Post by Leda EmBorr on Mar 17, 2007 21:00:34 GMT -5
On my first costume, the obi did taper in the back like that, but hence forth, they are they same width all around. I thought it wound prevent rolling in the back, but it ended up disappearing under the belt. It's better to have it even all the way around, imo.
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