Simple clothing

Abstract

This invention provides a simple garment that is suitable for maintaining a beautiful appearance while simultaneously simplifying the process of putting on the garment and preventing it from becoming disheveled. [Solution] The simple garment 1 comprises a fold-over section 30 formed by folding excess fabric around the waist of the body 10 to match the wearer's height and sewing it all around to fix the length, an inner fixing string 40 with one end sewn near the fold-over section 30 on the right front body 12, and an outer fixing string 42 with one end sewn near the fold-over section 30 on the outer surface of the back body 16.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a simple-to-wear kimono, and particularly to a simple-to-wear kimono suitable for achieving both simplification of dressing and prevention of loosening, and maintaining a beautiful dressing appearance.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, in order to wear a kimono such as a yukata beautifully, after wearing a nagajuban, an "ohashori" is formed by adjusting the length according to the height of the wearer, firmly tightened and fixed with a waist cord, and further, adjustment of the looseness and folding of the collar is required, and many processes and skilled techniques have been necessary. In particular, in the case of reusable kimonos whose market has been expanding in recent years, there are many cases where the body shape of modern people does not match the dimensions of the kimono, and there is a problem that it is extremely difficult to process the surplus fabric (ohashori).

[0003] In response to such problems, techniques for pre-sewing the ohashori part to fix the wearing length and simple techniques using tape or pins at the collar part to omit wearing a nagajuban have been proposed. Conventionally, as this type of technique, for example, the technique described in Patent Document 1 is known. The technique described in Patent Document 1 fixes the excess length part (ohashori part) of the kimono by sewing, and further simplifies the dressing process by using a clothing pattern guide cord or a rubber belt. Also, techniques using double-sided tape on the collar of a nagajuban (see Non-Patent Document 1) and fixing a half-collar with pins (see Non-Patent Document 2) are also known.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Non-Patent Documents

[0005]

Non-Patent Document 1

[0006] However, the technology described in Patent Document 1, while eliminating the need to adjust the length by sewing the hem to fix the length, had the problem of not being able to sufficiently obtain the "force that keeps the body close to the body and fixes the collar in place" that was obtained by tightly tightening the waist tie in the conventional dressing process. In other words, if the hem is sewn in place, the process of tightening the fabric with a waist tie when wearing the garment is omitted, which leads to a new problem where the body of the garment moves around during walking and other movements, resulting in the collar opening to the sides, or "disheveling."

[0007] Furthermore, if the undergarment (nagajuban) is omitted and the collar is simply secured, as in the techniques described in Non-Patent Documents 1 and 2, the friction (anti-slip effect) between the undergarment and the kimono is lost, making the entire kimono prone to slipping down and making it difficult to maintain a beautiful appearance.

[0008] Therefore, this invention was made in light of the unresolved problems of the conventional technology, and aims to provide a simple garment suitable for maintaining a beautiful appearance while simultaneously simplifying the wearing process and preventing the garment from becoming disheveled. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] [Invention 1] In order to achieve the above objective, the simple garment of Invention 1 is a simple garment comprising a body that covers the wearer's body and a collar portion connected to the upper part of the body, wherein the body comprises an ohashori forming portion around the waist area, where the excess fabric is folded to match the wearer's height and sewn in at least a part to fix the length, an inner fixing string with one end sewn near the ohashori forming portion on one of the front body panels of the body, and an outer fixing string with one end sewn near the ohashori forming portion on the outer surface of the back body panel of the body.

[0010] With this configuration, the length of the garment is fixed to the wearer's height by the fold-forming section, and the garment is directly held to the wearer's body by the inner and outer fixing ties. Specifically, the inner fixing tie is guided from the other side to the front through the space between the other front panel and sleeve, while the outer fixing tie is guided from the back panel along one side to the front. These inner and outer fixing ties are then tied and tightened together at the front, thereby directly holding the garment to the wearer's body. At this time, since these pair of ties are positioned near the fold-forming section, the fold-forming section functions as a base, and the tension from the tightening is efficiently transmitted to the entire garment. As a result, the interaction between the fold-forming section and the pair of ties provides structural stability to the garment without the need for a waist tie, preventing the neckline from opening.

[0011] Here, "sewing" or "fastening" includes joining by sewing with thread, joining by adhesive or heat fusion, or physical joining by fasteners, etc. Therefore, "sewing at least a part" in the hem-forming area, etc., includes fastening by machine sewing or hand sewing, as well as alternative fastening means that do not depart from the purpose of this invention.

[0012] Furthermore, "nearby" includes not only the state of being in direct contact with the target area, but also the state of being within a predetermined range (for example, a separation range of several centimeters) over which the functional influence of that area extends. Therefore, when the fixing inner string and fixing outer string are positioned "near the ohashori forming area," this includes not only the configuration in which they are positioned in contact with the upper or lower end of the ohashori forming area, but also the configuration in which they are positioned on the inner surface of the surrounding body part.

[0013] Furthermore, the "inner cord" or "outer cord" can be any long, narrow strip-shaped component, and its material is not limited. This includes cords made from the same fabric as the kimono, as well as cords made from various materials such as cotton, silk, and synthetic fibers, flat cords, round cords, or elastic rubber-like components (elastic bands). In addition, the method of fastening is not limited to sewing; it may also be fastened using hook-and-loop fasteners, buttons, or other methods that allow for easy attachment and detachment.

[0014] Furthermore, regarding the attachment position of the fixing inner tie, in addition to being sewn to the edge of one front panel (for example, the right front panel), it may also be sewn to a predetermined position on the inner surface (the side facing the wearer) or outer surface (the surface facing the front) of the same front panel. In other words, the specific attachment position of the fixing inner tie is not limited as long as one end of the tie is fixed to a predetermined part of one front panel and it can be guided to the front side through the space between the other front panel (for example, the left front panel) and the sleeve (for example, the armhole). This includes not only sewing it directly along the vertical edge of one front panel, but also sewing it to the inner or outer surface at a predetermined distance from the edge toward the center of the garment. In either embodiment, by being positioned near the hem-forming area, the tension during tightening can be efficiently transmitted to the entire garment, providing a structural effect of preventing the garment from becoming disheveled.

[0015] Furthermore, the term "kimono" is a broad concept that encompasses not only typical formal kimonos (furisode, tomesode, houmongi, komon, etc.), but also yukata, jinbei, and simpler Japanese clothing items used as stage costumes or uniforms.

[0016] In addition, the "part" or "means" in the present invention refers not only to the physical structure itself but also to the functional division realized by that structure. Therefore, a single member may function as multiple means, etc., or multiple members may be combined to form one means, etc.

[0017] 〔Device 2〕Furthermore, in the simple-to-put-on clothing of Device 2, on the back surface of the collar part in the simple-to-put-on clothing of Device 1, a detachable half-collar part including a collar core is provided via locking means.

[0018] With such a configuration, the half-collar part is held on the back surface of the collar part without wearing a long obi, and a collar edge as if wearing a long obi is formed in appearance.

[0019] Here, the "locking means" refers to means for physically connecting or holding two members. As its configuration, for example, it includes snap buttons, hook buttons, surface fasteners, fasteners, hooks, pins, clips, or magnets, etc.

[0020] In addition, "detachable" means a state where the member can be easily removed and reinstalled by the manual operation of the wearer, etc. without using a special tool. This enables removal during cleaning and replacement with different types of half-collar parts.

[0021] 〔Device 3〕Furthermore, in the simple-to-put-on clothing of Device 3, in the simple-to-put-on clothing of either Device 1 or 2, collar fixing means for fixing the shape in a state where the hanging collar part corresponding to the neck opening of the collar part is folded inward is provided.

[0022] With such a configuration, the shape of the hanging collar part is fixed in a state where it is folded inward by the collar fixing means.

[0023] Here, the "collar flap part" refers to the part of the collar that particularly corresponds to the area around the wearer's neck and shoulders. This includes not only the shared cloth sewn on top of the main collar (the collar of the body), but also a concept that encompasses a specific range of the collar part itself. Also, the collar flap part is not limited to the part that is double - structured for the purpose of stain prevention or reinforcement, but refers to the entire collar that defines the shape of the neck.

[0024] Also, the "state of being folded inward" refers to a mode in which a part or all of the collar is folded back to the back side (the wearer's side) in the width direction of the collar. This includes not only the state of "half - folding" where the collar width is folded in half, but also a state where the folding width is adjusted according to the wearer's body type and preference.

[0025] Also, the "collar fastening means" refers to means for maintaining the shape of the folded collar flap part and preventing it from accidentally opening or collapsing. Its configuration includes, for example, snap buttons, hanging buttons, surface fasteners, fasteners, hooks, pins, clips or magnets, etc. Also, the collar fastening means may be provided in a mode where it is provided at a specific single location, or in a mode where it is provided at multiple locations at predetermined intervals along the collar line.

[0026] Also, "fixing the shape" widely includes not only a mode of firmly fixing, but also a mode of being connected with a holding force that maintains its form during wearing. Thereby, without the wearer continuously pressing by hand during attachment, a beautiful adjustment of the collar's looseness and folding is maintained.

[0027] Also, the "tension" refers to the physical tensile force generated in the fabric between the collar fastening means at the neck as the fulcrum point and the inner fixing string and outer fixing string at the waist as the action points. When this tension is appropriately generated, the sagging of the fabric is eliminated, and the floating and loosening of the collar edge accompanying the movement of the body are structurally suppressed.

Advantages of the Invention

[0028] As explained above, with the simplified garment of Invention 1, the length of the garment is fixed by the ohashori-forming section, so the wearer can easily wear the kimono without requiring advanced dressing skills. Furthermore, the "tightening and fixing force of the waist tie" that is lost when the ohashori is sewn and fixed can be compensated for by the fixing inner tie and fixing outer tie placed near the ohashori-forming section. The fixing inner tie and fixing outer tie directly fix the body to the body using the ohashori-forming section as a base, so the body can be structurally stabilized without using a waist tie, and the neckline can be prevented from opening. Therefore, compared to conventional methods, it is possible to achieve both simplification of dressing and prevention of the garment becoming disheveled, and to maintain a beautiful appearance.

[0029] Furthermore, with the simplified garment of Invention 2, the nagajuban (undergarment) can be omitted due to the han-eri (half-collar) portion, making it cooler and easier to wear. Normally, omitting the nagajuban would cause the kimono to become slippery and the collar to lift, but since the body itself is fixed to the body by the ohashori-forming portion, fixing inner cord, and fixing outer cord, the fixed body serves as a base, and even a simple han-eri portion with little friction can be stably held in place.

[0030] Furthermore, according to the simple garment of Invention 3, by fixing the collar with a collar fastening means, a fulcrum can be formed at the neck to counteract the downward tensile force from the inner and outer fixing ties at the waist. As a result, appropriate tension is generated in the fabric between the collar fastening means at the neck and the inner and outer fixing ties at the waist, preventing the folded-over part of the collar from opening and maintaining a taut and beautiful collar line. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0031] [Figure 1] This is a front view showing the overall configuration of the simple wearable device 1. [Figure 2] This is an unfolded diagram of the simple garment 1. [Figure 3] This is an enlarged view showing the surrounding structure of the collar portion 22. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0032] The embodiments of this invention will be described below. Figures 1 to 3 show these embodiments. 〔composition〕 First, the configuration of this embodiment will be described.

[0033] Figure 1 is a front view showing the overall configuration of the simple wearable device 1. Figure 2 is an unfolded view of the simple garment 1. Figure (a) is an unfolded view of the back of the simple garment 1, and Figure (b) is an unfolded view of the front of the simple garment 1.

[0034] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the simple garment 1 is composed of a body 10 that covers the wearer's body, a collar 20 connected to the upper part of the body 10, a fold-forming section 30 that fixes the length of the garment around the waist of the body 10, and a pair of fixing inner ties 40 and fixing outer ties 42 for fixing the body 10 to the body.

[0035] The bodice 10 is composed of a right front bodice 12, a left front bodice 14, a back bodice 16, and sleeves 18.

[0036] The ohashori forming section 30 is created by folding the excess fabric around the waist of the body 10 to match the wearer's height and sewing it around the entire circumference of the waist to fix the length. The ohashori forming section 30 is formed by multiple sewing lines or strong stitches so that it functions as a firm base when the body 10 is tightened with the fixing inner string 40 and fixing outer string 42.

[0037] The fixing inner cord 40 is sewn at one end to the edge (vertical collar portion) of the right front body panel 12 in the vicinity of the ohashori forming portion 30 (for example, at a position touching the upper or lower end of the ohashori forming portion 30, or within a range of a few centimeters).

[0038] The fixing outer tie 42 is sewn at one end to the outer surface of the back panel 16 (near the back seam or side seam) near the ohashori forming portion 30. By providing the fixing outer tie 42 on the outside of the back panel 16, it becomes possible to hold the entire body of the garment in place by wrapping it around the back.

[0039] Next, the surrounding structure of the collar portion 22 will be described. Figure 3 is an enlarged view showing the surrounding structure of the collar portion 22.

[0040] As shown in Figure 3, the collar portion 20 is provided with a half-collar portion 50 to eliminate the need to wear a nagajuban (undergarment). The half-collar portion 50 consists of a hollow white pocket that encloses a collar stiffener 52 and is detachably attached to the back of the collar portion 20 via a locking member 54 provided on the back surface. The locking member 54 can be made of, for example, hook-and-loop fastener.

[0041] The collar portion 22, which corresponds to the neck area of ​​the collar portion 20, is provided with a collar fastening member 24 for fixing the shape of the collar portion 22 when it is folded inward. The collar fastening member 24 can be made of, for example, a snap button, and can maintain a constant folding angle of the collar.

[0042] [Operation] Next, the procedure for putting on the simple garment 1 will be explained. First, the wearer puts on body piece 10 and wraps the right front body piece 12 around their body.

[0043] Next, the inner tie 40 attached to the right front panel 12 is pulled out from the space between the left front panel 14 and the sleeve 18 (for example, the armhole), and guided along the left side of the wearer to the front. This ensures that the right front panel 12 is tightly fitted and secured to the body.

[0044] Next, the fixing outer cord 42 attached to the back panel 16 is guided along the wearer's right side to the front. This tightens the back panel 16 so that it fits snugly against the back.

[0045] Then, the inner fixing cord 40 and the outer fixing cord 42, which are guided to the front side, are tied to each other and tightened.

[0046] At this time, the inner fixing ties 40 and the outer fixing ties 42 are tightened near the ohashori forming section 30, so that the sewn and fixed ohashori forming section 30 functions as a belt-like base, and the tension caused by the tightening is efficiently transmitted to the entire body 10. As a result, the body 10 is firmly held to the body without the use of a waist tie, and the opening of the neckline due to movements such as walking is prevented.

[0047] Furthermore, as a finishing touch to the garment, the collar portion 22 is folded inward and the collar fastening member 24 is engaged to fix the shape of the neck area.

[0048] 〔effect〕 Next, the effects of this embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, the simple garment 1 includes a fold-over section 30 formed by folding excess fabric around the waist of the body 10 to match the wearer's height and sewing it all around to fix the garment length, an inner fixing string 40 with one end sewn near the fold-over section 30 on the right front body 12, and an outer fixing string 42 with one end sewn near the fold-over section 30 on the outer surface of the back body 16.

[0049] As a result, the length of the garment is fixed by the ohashori-forming section 30, allowing the wearer to easily put on the kimono without requiring advanced dressing techniques. Furthermore, the "tightening and fixing force of the waist tie" that is lost when the ohashori is sewn and fixed can be compensated for by the fixing inner tie 40 and fixing outer tie 42 placed near the ohashori-forming section 30. The fixing inner tie 40 and fixing outer tie 42 directly fix the body 10 to the body using the ohashori-forming section 30 as a base, so the body 10 is structurally stabilized without the use of a waist tie, and the neckline can be prevented from opening. Therefore, compared to conventional methods, it is possible to achieve both simplification of dressing and prevention of the kimono becoming disheveled, while maintaining a beautiful appearance.

[0050] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a detachable half-collar portion 50, including a collar stiffener 52, is provided on the back surface of the collar portion 20 via a locking member 54.

[0051] As a result, the nagajuban (undergarment) can be omitted by using the han-eri (half-collar) portion 50, making it cooler and easier to wear. Normally, omitting the nagajuban would cause the kimono to become slippery and the collar portion 20 to lift up, but since the body 10 itself is fixed to the body by the ohashori-forming portion 30, the fixing inner cord 40, and the fixing outer cord 42, the fixed body 10 acts as a base, and even a simple han-eri portion 50 with little friction can be stably held in place.

[0052] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the collar portion 22 is provided with a collar fastening member 24 for fixing the shape of the collar portion 22 when it is folded inward.

[0053] As a result, by securing the collar with the collar fastening member 24, a pivot point is formed at the neck that counteracts the downward tensile force from the inner and outer fixing ties 40 and 42 at the waist. This generates appropriate tension in the fabric between the collar fastening member 24 at the neck and the inner and outer fixing ties 40 and 42 at the waist, preventing the folded-over collar portion 22 from opening and maintaining a taut and beautiful collar line.

[0054] In this embodiment, the locking member 54 corresponds to the locking means of Invention 2, and the collar fastening member 24 corresponds to the collar fastening means of Invention 3.

[0055] [Variation] In the above embodiment and its modified form, the inner fixing strap 40 and the outer fixing strap 42 are fixed by sewing, but the invention is not limited to this, and they can be attached detachably using buttons, hooks, etc. Furthermore, by using an elastic rubber belt or flat elastic as the material of the strap, the feeling of pressure when worn may be reduced while improving the fit.

[0056] Furthermore, in the above embodiment and its modified form, the fixing inner string 40 is provided on the edge of the right front panel 12, but it is not limited to this, and can be provided at a predetermined position on the inner or outer surface of the right front panel 12, as long as it is near the ohashori forming portion 30.

[0057] Furthermore, in the above embodiment and its modified form, the fixing inner tie 40 is provided on the right front panel 12, but it is not limited to this and can also be provided on the left front panel 14.

[0058] Furthermore, in the above embodiment and its modified form, the ohashori forming portion 30 is fixed by continuous sewing around its entire circumference. However, it is not limited to this, and for example, only the main parts such as the side seams and back seams can be partially sewn and fixed, leaving the other parts unfixed. In this case, the partially sewn parts serve as a base, and the unfixed parts allow for fabric slack to accommodate the wearer's movements.

[0059] Furthermore, in the above embodiment and its modified form, the ohashori forming section 30 is not limited to a single folded structure, but can be folded and sewn to form multiple layers. This allows for adjustment of the strength and thickness of the ohashori forming section 30 itself, enabling it to more firmly withstand the tightening force from the fixing inner string 40 and fixing outer string 42.

[0060] Furthermore, in the above embodiment and its modified form, the inner fixing strap 40 and the outer fixing strap 42 are tied together in the front. However, the configuration is not limited to this, and other configurations can be adopted in which an engaging device (hook, buckle, etc.) provided at the end of one strap is attached to any point on the other strap, or in which each strap is crossed in the front and then wrapped around to the back for fixing.

[0061] Furthermore, in the above embodiment and its modified form, a configuration can be adopted in which the same collar fastening member 24 is provided in parts of the collar 20 other than the overlapping collar portion 22, for example, in the base collar portion and the collar tip portion. This allows for more precise control of the overall shape of the collar line from the neck to the chest, and suppresses the collar from lifting even during vigorous movement.

[0062] Furthermore, in the above embodiment and its modified form, the half-collar portion 50 is not limited to a hollow pocket shape, but can be configured as an integrated component in which the design of the half-collar is directly printed or attached to the surface of the collar stiffener 52 itself. This makes it possible to further simplify and lighten the detachable collar structure.

[0063] Furthermore, the above embodiments and their variations are mutually applicable. Furthermore, the present invention is applicable not only to the embodiments described above and their modifications, but also to other cases without departing from the spirit of the present invention. All other embodiments that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art are included within the scope of the present invention. For example, it can be applied to other Japanese clothing items such as jackets (haori) and coats (michigai, etc.). In that case, the sewing position of the ohashori forming part 30 and the length of the strings can be appropriately adjusted to suit the length and wearing style specific to each Japanese clothing item. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0064] 1...Simple garment attachment, 10...Body, 12...Right front body, 14...Left front body, 16...Back body, 18...Sleeve, 20...Collar, 22...Collar closure, 24...Collar fastening member, 30...O-hashikori forming part, 40...Inner tie for fixing, 42...Outer tie for fixing, 50...Half-collar, 52...Collar stiffener, 54...Locking member

Claims

1. A simple garment comprising a body that covers the wearer's body and a collar that is attached to the upper part of the body, In the waist area of ​​the aforementioned garment, the excess fabric is folded to match the wearer's height, and the length is fixed by sewing at least a portion of it to form an ohashori (folded-over hem) section, A fixing inner cord, one end of which is sewn to the vicinity of the ohashori forming portion on one of the front panels of the bodice, A simple garment characterized by comprising a fixing outer cord, one end of which is sewn to the outer surface of the back of the garment near the area where the hem is formed.

2. In claim 1, A simple garment characterized in that a detachable half-collar portion, including a collar stiffener, is provided on the back surface of the collar portion via a locking mechanism.

3. In either claim 1 or 2, The aforementioned collar portion, which corresponds to the neck area, is provided with a collar fastening means for fixing the shape of the collar portion when it is folded inward.

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