Style TW74

Kimono Top

 

Let’s get started!

1 - Gather your materials and tools

  • Fabric; we recommend woven fabrics such as Challis, Sateen, Crepe, Linen or Lawn. We chose Challis. See the image below for quantities.

  • Thread

  • Tools What do I need?

 

2 - Print and cut

Big n’ easy printing options:

Small n’ tricky 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 - Sew the shoulder seams

  • Use 1/2 inch seam allowance

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

 

6 - Attach the sleeves

  • Use 1/2 inch seam allowance

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

 

7 - Sew the side seams

  • Use 1/2 inch seam allowance

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

 

8 - Hem the sleeves

  • There is 1 inch hem allowance

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

 

9 - Hem the bottom

  • There is 1 inch hem allowance

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

 

10 - Create the collar

  • Use 1/2 inch seam allowance

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

 

11 - Attach the collar

  • Use 1/2 inch seam allowance

  • We chose a straight stitch

 

12 - Do a little dance!

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