Скачать или смотреть The Obi Project Ep. 2 — How to Cut Antique Obi Fabric | Planning Sewing Projects

In this episode of The Obi Project: From Antique to Modern, we’re getting started by carefully cutting into the antique Japanese obi that will become five different handmade pieces: wall art, a laptop sleeve, a tablet sleeve, an oversized clutch, and a purse.

I’ll walk you through my process step by step, showing how to plan your cuts so you can get the most out of a single piece of fabric. Since this obi is vintage silk woven with gold metallic threads, every inch is precious — and thoughtful cutting ensures nothing goes to waste.

This video is filmed in real time with minimal editing, so it feels like we’re sewing together at the same table. Grab your fabric and join me for this relaxed, slow-sewing session!

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Keywords: cutting Japanese obi fabric, obi sewing tutorial, sewing with antique textiles, upcycling sewing projects, sustainable sewing, slow sewing tutorial

Final cuts will be:
1. 15" Clutch
2. 34" Laptop Sleeve
3. 24" Tablet Sleeve
4. 20" Purse
5. ~ left over for the wall art

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