Style TW62

Kimono Top

Let’s get started!

1 - Gather your materials and tools

• Fabric; we recommend using velvet, chambray, crepe, challis, linen, or similar fabrics. We chose chambray. See the image below for quantities.

• Thread

• Tools What do I need?

2 - Print and cut

There are 3 printing options:

• Small printer - Slow Learn how >

• Medium printer - Fast Learn how >

• Large printer - Fastest Learn how >

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 - Attach the cuffs

• Use 3/8 inch seam allowance

• We chose a plain seam with a straight stitch and finished it with an overcast stitch What should I choose?

6 - Sew the shoulder seams

• Use 3/8 inch seam allowance

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

7 - Attach the sleeves

• Use 3/8 inch seam allowance

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

8 - Sew the side seams

• Use 3/8 inch seam allowance

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

9 - Hem the bottom

• Use 3/4 inch hem allowance

• We chose a single-fold hem and finished it with a straight stitch

10 - Create the collar

• Use 3/8 inch seam allowance

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

11 - Attach the collar

• Use 3/8 inch seam allowance

• We chose a straight stitch

12 - Create the waist tie

• Use 3/8 inch seam allowance

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

13 - Create the belt loops

• Use 3/8 inch seam allowance

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

14 - Attach the belt loops

• We chose a straight stitch

15 - Do a little dance!

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