How to make gojuhimo
Sanjuhimo consists of a piece of fabric tape and triple elastic bands to secure a shape of obi.
It is very useful and gives us easy tying obi and decorative shapes, especially for furisode.
Today, I will introduce how to make gojuhimo which has 5 bands.
More useful than 3 bands.
For example,
- When you use obi that you can’t or don’t want to make a knot,
- When you want more creative obi shape,
- When you want to reduce the number of himo,
- When you want to tie obi by yourself,
Gojuhimo works effectively.
And because it is handmade, you can make it in a color that matches your obi and kimono.
Things necessary
- Elastic band for sewing (20 mm x 150 cm) : thin or for underwear
- Fabric tape (20 mm x 50 cm) × 2
- Sewing kit
- Glue for sewing
A thin elastic band is recommended.
If you have a thick or strong band, you should make sanjuhimo which has 3 bands because a thick one is difficult to use.
How to make gojuhimo
1. Fold the elastic band in a zigzag, divide it into 5 equal parts, and attach a tape between the folds.
2. Glue the tape and band together. It makes the band strong against pulling force.
3. Clip them all together. Please wait for a while.
4. When half dry, sew together.
5. Half back stitches are good for this. Do the same thing for the other side.
6. Finished!
Here is sanjuhimo, a triple band.
You can buy it online. When you make sanjohimo, reduce the number of the bands from 5 to 3.