Style TW60

Kimono Jacket

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1 - Gather your materials and tools

  • Fabric; we recommend using french terry, faux suede, linen, crepe, batik, knits, or similar fabrics. We chose french terry. See the image below for quantities.

  • Thread

  • Tools What do I need?

 

2 - Print and cut

There are 3 printing options:

 

3 - Cut out the fabric pieces Learn how >

Seam and hem allowances are already included.

 

4 - Label your pieces

For clarity, we made the wrong side of our fabric darker.

 

5 - Hem the pockets

  • Use 3/4 inch hem allowance

  • We chose a single-fold hem and finished it with a double-needle topstitch What should I choose?

 

6 - Attach the pockets

  • Use 3/8 inch seam allowance

  • We chose a plain seam with a stretch stitch and finished it with an overcast stitch

 

7 - Sew the front panel seams

  • Use 3/8 inch seam allowance

  • We chose a plain seam with a stretch stitch and finished it with an overcast stitch

 

8 - Sew the shoulder seams

  • Use 3/8 inch seam allowance

  • We chose a plain seam with a stretch stitch and finished it with an overcast stitch

 

9 - Attach the sleeves

  • Use 3/8 inch seam allowance

  • We chose a plain seam with a stretch stitch and finished it with an overcast stitch

 

10 - Sew the side seams

  • Use 3/8 inch seam allowance

  • We chose a plain seam with a stretch stitch and finished it with an overcast stitch

 

11 - Hem the sleeves

  • Use 1 inch hem allowance

  • We chose a single-fold hem and finished it with a double-needle topstitch

 

12 - Hem the bottom

  • Use 1 inch hem allowance

  • We chose a single-fold hem and finished it with a double-needle topstitch

 

13 - Create the collar

  • Use 3/8 inch seam allowance

  • We chose a plain seam with a stretch stitch and finished it with an overcast stitch

 

14 - Attach the collar

  • Use 3/8 inch seam allowance

  • We chose a plain seam with a stretch stitch

 

15 - Do a little dance!

Be a pro! Trim any excess thread and allowances, then, give it a good iron.