CalicoKat Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Does anyone know where to find a sewing pattern? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 They don't seem easy to find. I did find this one. http://roundearth.stores.yahoo.net/patterns.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammieb Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 We're TKD "kickers" in our family (just got our Advanced Green Belts last night -- woo hoo :thumbup:!!), but I assume the gi's are the same for all martial arts?? Here's a children's size pattern: McCalls M6184 (available thru size 8) It seems I had a seen an adult size pattern recently --- I'm thinking it was a Burda, but I'm not sure. Hope that helps! Tammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfarm Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Is this for a training gi or a costume? Obviously if it will be a costume, you can use lighter fabric. But if it is a gi to be worn for training or competition, then the fabric and thread needs to be heavier and also the seams need to be very strong. In my case, it was cheaper to buy a medium weight gi than to try to sew one. I think the one I got is a size 5 in 8 or 10oz black cotton and it was only around $28.00. The tournament gis our friends wear are much more expensive (around $200), and the training gis the BJJ guys wear with those super heavy weight tops are around $75. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share Posted August 26, 2012 Is this for a training gi or a costume? Obviously if it will be a costume, you can use lighter fabric. But if it is a gi to be worn for training or competition, then the fabric and thread needs to be heavier and also the seams need to be very strong. In my case, it was cheaper to buy a medium weight gi than to try to sew one. I think the one I got is a size 5 in 8 or 10oz black cotton and it was only around $28.00. The tournament gis our friends wear are much more expensive (around $200), and the training gis the BJJ guys wear with those super heavy weight tops are around $75. For a 5 yo beginner Karate student. It doesn't have to last. I wanted to find a cute gi color for her but all I can see are blue, black, white, and red. There's one kid who wears a pink gi. Very cute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest submarines Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 For a 5 yo beginner Karate student. It doesn't have to last. I wanted to find a cute gi color for her but all I can see are blue, black, white, and red. There's one kid who wears a pink gi. Very cute. Would you be able to dye a white one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammieb Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 For a 5 yo beginner Karate student. It doesn't have to last. I wanted to find a cute gi color for her but all I can see are blue, black, white, and red. There's one kid who wears a pink gi. Very cute. You may already be aware of this, but you may want to check with your instructor before going to the trouble of making a gi or purchasing a special one. Most martial arts have reg's about their uniforms, even if only for class. Our TKD school only allows colored uniforms after green belts, and then it's only certain colors. Just hate for you to go to alot of trouble and then your little one not be able to wear it. Good luck finding what you're looking for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Yell Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 We're TKD Here's a children's size pattern: McCalls M6184 (available thru size 8) This does not have the gusset int he crotch area- might not be so good for kicking, could be prone to rips. You may already be aware of this, but you may want to check with your instructor before going to the trouble of making a gi or purchasing a special one. Most martial arts have reg's about their uniforms, even if only for class. Our TKD school only allows colored uniforms after green belts, and then it's only certain colors. Just hate for you to go to alot of trouble and then your little one not be able to wear it. Good luck finding what you're looking for! :iagree: But if you have $75 to spend, http://www.martialartspartystore.com/facoun.html Or just get a white one and dye it. These start at $16.14 http://www.martialartsmart.com/11-71.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 Would you be able to dye a white one? That's a great idea! Makes me wonder if the pink one I saw was a bleached out red uniform. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 You may already be aware of this, but you may want to check with your instructor before going to the trouble of making a gi or purchasing a special one. Most martial arts have reg's about their uniforms, even if only for class. Our TKD school only allows colored uniforms after green belts, and then it's only certain colors. Just hate for you to go to alot of trouble and then your little one not be able to wear it. Good luck finding what you're looking for! Checked already. Good advice! Any color for practice but only white for testing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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