So I jumped back on the SCA horse, and I'm cracking down on making my kosode. A kosode is the garment that predates the kimono, but is essentially the same garment with smaller and more rounded sleeves.

I am planning on making the pattern something like this.

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/74.....507800x600.jpg

The top third of the pattern will be up higher, and the middle and bottom thirds will be longer. Also the sleeves will be all one fabric.

I found this fabric, which is perfect for a period kosode. It's blue green faux shabori (Japanese tie-dye) clouds with hints of yellow and blue. It is very elaborate, and difficult to explain.

http://www.ebay.com/soc/itm/2211187.....0?roken=7tStlf

I also got a gorgeous golden wave fabric with metallic gold thread details. This will be the middle third of my kosode.

I bought both these fabrics. Now all I have to do is wait for them to arrive to start making my measurements and patterns.

I hope to have my kosode done before June.