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ADAPTATION 'A' - RECUT LONG KIMONO TO CREATE A CONTEMPORARY STYLE
In addition to your kimono purchase, we can re-style it to your size, up to a UK 22. (Message me with your choice of kimono before you buyand if we can do more than a 22 we will!)
You will get the length you request with the designs at the hem maintained where necessary. The shoulder will slope and the sleeve will be slightly set-in, giving it an updated look.
In additiion, you can style the collar slightly differently if it's possible. You can discuss this by messaging/email and don't worry...if you make a wrong choice we can sort it out with other options and/or a refund.
***Please note that the alterations are made with as little change to the authenticity as possible. Where we can an item will be hand sewn, as is the original. Where machining is necessary, that's what we'll do. Any exterior additions such as pockets and belt loops will be visible on the reverse.
ADAPTATION 'B' - REDUCED LENGTH FOR AN EASY 'CHUCK-ON' WEAR
In addition to your kimono purchase we can shorten it without losing the designs at the hem.
You can usually style the collar slightly differently if required. The pleat at the back neck shown here holds the kimono in place and gives extra cover over the bust.
You can discuss any of the adjustments by messaging/email and don't worry...if you make a wrong choice we can sort it out with other options and/or a refund.
***Please note that the alterations are made with as little change to the authenticity as possible. Where we can an item will be hand sewn, as is the original. Where machining is necessary, that's what we'll do. Any exterior additions such as pockets and belt loops will be visible on the reverse.
ADAPTATION 'B PLUS ' - REDUCED LENGTH AND INCREASED SIZE
In addition to your kimono purchase we can shorten it without losing the designs at the hem
and with this alteration we can increase the size up to a UK 22.
THIS ALTERATION IS USUALLY ONLY SUITABLE FOR 'ALL-OVER' PATTERNS. MESSAGE TO CONFIRM IF CHOOSING ANOTHER TYPE OF PATTERN OR PLACEMENT DESIGN.
The pleat at the back neck on this illustration holds the kimono in place and gives extra cover over the bust.
You can discuss any of the adjustments by messaging/email and don't worry...if you make a wrong choice we can sort it out with other options and/or a refund.
***Please note that the alterations are made with as little change to the authenticity as possible. Where we can an item will be hand sewn, as is the original. Where machining is necessary, that's what we'll do. Any exterior additions such as pockets and belt loops will be visible on the reverse.
ADAPTATION 'C ' - REDUCED LENGTH AND CONTRAST SASH BELT
In addition to your kimono purchase we can shorten it without losing the designs at the hem.
The pleat at the back neck on this illustrationholds the kimono in place and gives extra cover over the bust or you can have a slightly different style.
The belt and loops are made from a matching or contrast vintage silk fabric piece.
You can discuss the adjustments by messaging/email and don't worry...if you make a wrong choice we can sort it out with other options and/or a refund.
***Please note that the alterations are made with as little change to the authenticity as possible. Where we can an item will be hand sewn, as is the original. Where machining is necessary, that's what we'll do. Any exterior additions such as pockets and belt loops will be visible on the reverse.
ADAPTATION 'C PLUS ' - REDUCED LENGTH AND CONTRAST SASH BELT WITH ENLARGEMENT
In addition to your kimono purchase we can shorten it without losing the designs at the hem.
The pleat at the back neck on this illustrationholds the kimono in place and gives extra cover over the bust or you can have a slightly different style.
The belt and loops are made from a matching or contrast vintage silk fabric piece.
This re-style includes an increase in size up to a UK 22 but depending on the kimono choice there may be room for a little more.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ADAPTATION IS USUALLY SUITABLE FOR 'ALL-OVER PATTERNS' but you can discuss any ofthe adjustments by messaging/email and don't worry...if you make a wrong choice we can sort it out with other options and/or a refund.
***Please note that the alterations are made with as little change to the authenticity as possible. Where we can an item will be hand sewn, as is the original. Where machining is necessary, that's what we'll do. Any exterior additions such as pockets and belt loops will be visible on the reverse.
ADAPTATION 'D ' - REDUCED LENGTH & SELF FABRIC SASH BELTED DRESSING GOWN
In addition to your kimono purchase we can shorten it without losing the designs at the hem.
This style is for dressing gown use so in order to make the belt and loops from self fabric we adjust the collar to a smaller style.
You can discuss any of the adjustments by messaging/email and don't worry...if you make a wrong choice we can sort it out with other options and/or a refund.
***Please note that the alterations are made with as little change to the authenticity as possible. Where we can an item will be hand sewn, as is the original. Where machining is necessary, that's what we'll do. Any exterior additions such as pockets and belt loops will be visible on the reverse.
ADAPTATION 'D PLUS ' - REDUCED LENGTH AND SASH BELT WITH ENLARGEMENT
In addition to your kimono purchase we can shorten it without losing the designs at the hem. This one is styled to use as a dressing gown and the belt and loops are made from self fabric. This means that the collar is of a smaller style.
This re-style includes an increase in size up to a UK 22 but depending on the kimono choice there may be room for a little more.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ADAPTATION IS USUALLY SUITABLE FOR 'ALL-OVER PATTERNS' but you can discuss any ofthe adjustments by messaging/email and don't worry...if you make a wrong choice we can sort it out with other options and/or a refund.
***Please note that the alterations are made with as little change to the authenticity as possible. Where we can an item will be hand sewn, as is the original. Where machining is necessary, that's what we'll do. Any exterior additions such as pockets and belt loops will be visible on the reverse.
ADAPTATION 'E' - ADJUSTMENT TO COLLAR FOR SLIGHT INCREASE IN SIZE
In addition to your kimono purchase, we can make an adjustment to the collar in order to increase the front bust and hem area by 2-4'' if you feel your haori choice is a bit snug!
You can discuss the alteration by messaging/email and don't worry...if you make a wrong choice we can sort it out with other options and/or a refund.
***Please note that the alterations are made with as little change to the authenticity as possible. Where we can an item will be hand sewn, as is the original. Where machining is necessary, that's what we'll do. Any exterior additions such as pockets and belt loops will be visible on the reverse.
ADAPTATION 'F ' - INCREASED SIZE HAORI KIMONO
With this alteration we can increase the size up to a UK 22 and because of the underarm panels even a placement design can be changed because any disruption of the design is semi-hidden.
You could opt for the collar of adaptation 'E' which would help with size increasing, possibly beyond a 22.
You can discuss any of the adjustments by messaging/email and don't worry...if you make a wrong choice we can sort it out with other options and/or a refund.
***Please note that the alterations are made with as little change to the authenticity as possible. Where we can an item will be hand sewn, as is the original. Where machining is necessary, that's what we'll do. Any exterior additions such as pockets and belt loops will be visible on the reverse.
ADAPTATION 'G' - RECUT HAORI KIMONO TO CREATE A CONTEMPORARY STYLE
In addition to your kimono purchase, we can re-style it to your size, up to a UK 22. (Message me with your choice of kimono before you buyand if we can do more than a 22 we will!)
The shoulder will slope and the sleeve will be slightly set-in, giving it an updated look.
In additiion, you can style the collar slightly differently if it's possible. You can discuss this by messaging/email and don't worry...if you make a wrong choice we can sort it out with other options and/or a refund.
***Please note that the alterations are made with as little change to the authenticity as possible. Where we can an item will be hand sewn, as is the original. Where machining is necessary, that's what we'll do. Any exterior additions such as pockets and belt loops will be visible on the reverse.
ADAPTATION 'G PLUS' - RECUT HAORI KIMONO, ALSO TO ACOMMODATE LARGER SIZES
In addition to your kimono purchase, we can re-style it to your size, up to a UK 22. (Message me with your choice of kimono before you buyand if we can do more than a 22 we will!)
The shoulder will slope and the sleeve will be slightly set-in, giving it an updated look.
In additiion, you can style the collar slightly differently if it's possible. You can discuss this by messaging/email and don't worry...if you make a wrong choice we can sort it out with other options and/or a refund.
***Please note that the alterations are made with as little change to the authenticity as possible. Where we can an item will be hand sewn, as is the original. Where machining is necessary, that's what we'll do. Any exterior additions such as pockets and belt loops will be visible on the reverse.