Easy Kimono-Making Experience: Create a Wearable Kimono in 3 Minutes
English
1 hour and 30 minutes
(211)
Learn how to transform an antique kimono into an easy-to-wear piece. Participants choose from over 250 antique kimonos, and the class teaches them how to iron the hemming tape, sew the loops for the belt, and coordinate the kimono with other accessories. The teacher has a background in Japanese embroidery and design, and their passion for creating easy-to-wear kimonos stems from their own struggles with traditional kimono-wearing. The teacher also works with acquaintances to collect disused kimonos and supports facilities for the disabled with their purchases. The class aims to make the traditional beauty of wearing a kimono accessible to a wider range of people, including those who are tall or struggle with the traditional process of wearing a kimono, while also promoting environmental sustainability.
Kimono
Obi (free rental; available for purchase)
Obiage, obijime, and obi pillow (free rental; available for purchase)
The class teaches participants how to transform an antique kimono into an easy-to-wear piece, including the ironing of hemming tape and sewing of loops for the belt.
Frequently Asked Questions
Traditional vintage kimonos were made for smaller body sizes and require a folded section called ohashiyori to adjust the fit. In this experience, the kimono is redesigned into a two-part style, eliminating the fold and making it easier to wear for people of different heights.
The kimonos used in this experience are vintage, so minor stains or signs of wear may be present. This initiative helps preserve traditional kimono culture and reduce waste. Please contact us if you have any questions.
There are over 250 antique kimonos available, categorized into four levels: red, blue, green, and yellow. The base price includes a red-level kimono, and higher-level options can be selected on the day for an additional fee.
The base price includes a standard kimono at no extra charge. Higher-grade kimonos are available and can be selected on the day for an additional fee.
Yes. Obi, obiage, obijime, and an obi pillow are included as free rentals. These items are also available for purchase if you wish to take them home.
If you want your own kimono and don’t know where to start or wish it was easier, this is a must do experience. The staff are super helpful and very kind to say the least! Pick your own kimono (nicer ones cost extra) and cut it in half! This makes it easier to put it on on your own later so you don’t have to be a folding expert. They assist you with hemming the edges of your cut kimono with heat activated tape and an iron, so be aware that for heavy use of your new easy wear kimono you may need to reinforce this later with stitching or updating the adhesive.
Katie S
May 7, 2026
Great experience making easy to wear kimono
This workshop was a lot of fun. They have many pre loved kimonos to choose from, both women's and men's. The kimono is included in the workshop fee but if you prefer a more fancy one, you have to pay a little extra. For the women, you cut the kimono in half to make a skirt and jacket. The men print their name on the front. They have all the accessories available (obi etc) to use for photos or to purchase.
Finding our way to the location was a little challenging with the given instructions. I should have just put the address into Google maps.
Liz A
April 8, 2026
Katie S
May 7, 2026
A Must Do!
If you want your own kimono and don’t know where to start or wish it was easier, this is a must do experience. The staff are super helpful and very kind to say the least! Pick your own kimono (nicer ones cost extra) and cut it in half! This makes it easier to put it on on your own later so you don’t have to be a folding expert. They assist you with hemming the edges of your cut kimono with heat activated tape and an iron, so be aware that for heavy use of your new easy wear kimono you may need to reinforce this later with stitching or updating the adhesive.
Liz A
April 8, 2026
Great experience making easy to wear kimono
This workshop was a lot of fun. They have many pre loved kimonos to choose from, both women's and men's. The kimono is included in the workshop fee but if you prefer a more fancy one, you have to pay a little extra. For the women, you cut the kimono in half to make a skirt and jacket. The men print their name on the front. They have all the accessories available (obi etc) to use for photos or to purchase.
Finding our way to the location was a little challenging with the given instructions. I should have just put the address into Google maps.
