[Ponte Alto] Japanese Sewing Circle

[Ii Saburou]

Feb. 20th we will host a Japanese sewing afternoon.

Starting at 1 PM at our house, 6899 Ridge Water Ct., Centreville, VA, 
people are invited to come over and work on garb.

Men: We will be concentrating on a kariginu outfit.  This includes:
 	Kosode
 	Kariginu ('hunting robe')
 	Sashinuki (Heian period trousers)

   Type of (pre-washed/pre-dyed [if appropriate]) fabric to bring:
   Kosode
 	Fabric:  Muslin, Silk, Linen
         Size:  45" @ 5~6 yd (or 60" @ 4yd)
 	Color: White
   Kariginu:
 	Fabric: Linen, Silk w/body (organza, etc.).  Patterned or 
unpatterened.
 	Size:  60 " @ 4~5 yd or 45" @ 6 yd
 	Color: Any.  White is especially appropriate for servants.
   Sashinuki:
       Main legs:
 	Fabric: Linen, Silk w/body, etc.  Patterned or unpatterned
 	Size:  45" @ 6 yd or 60" @ 4yd
         Color: Any.  Servants should have plain white.
(Cotton may be used in place of linen, but might not have appropriate 
body.  Bright colors are good--lime green, etc.)
       Waist ties:
 	Fabric: same as legs
 	Size:  60" @ length of your waist or 45" @ (Your Waist * 2 / 3)
 	Color: White.  If you feel uncomfortable with white because you 
feel it is too much like a belt, an off-white is acceptable (note: this is 
ties for the garment, and it is entirely under the outer robe.  However, 
use your own judgment.


I will post women's measurements when I get back from Jodo and Batto.

-Ii