The tutorial is up! I rushed a bit, but I gave it my best shot. Please note, that it’s written in such a way as to assume knowledge of basic pattern terminology as well as things like how to make your own binding. Feel free to download it, take a look at it and leave me a comment if anything is unclear or if you need a little more help (I have no problem revising it and uploading revisions over time). I’ve never written tutorials before, and it’s harder than I thought!
Enjoy this fun little project, it’s really quick and easy. And be sure to post or email me photos if you make one of your own! And I warn you, they are addictive…..
Edit: I recommend making a fabric pattern out of scrap or muslin. Then you can reuse it in the future. Also, it will help you to practice/visualize the kimono and how it wraps/ties.
Once you make a Kimono Wrap, please check out the Flickr Group and share your creations!
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June 20, 2008 at 10:05 pm
leslie
oh, this is going to be fun. i am going to take a look. and attempt it. very soon. thank you!
June 20, 2008 at 10:06 pm
habitual
Yay! Let me know if it’s too vague or if it doesn’t make sense….lol….
June 20, 2008 at 10:22 pm
Kate
Thanks! I’m definitely going to give it a go.
June 21, 2008 at 12:23 am
Liane
Ooo I’m going to try and make one tomorrow. Yahoo!
June 21, 2008 at 8:07 am
knittinginpink
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I really look forward to making my own. After reading through the pattern I have a couple questions for you. Do you have any idea as to approximately how much yardage you would need for each or some sizes? Are we looking at a yard, half yard?
My second question is this, I don’t understand how the ties work. You put it ties at the waist and than ties at the ends of the neck/front binding? I checked through some pictures and I can’t figure it out! Thank you again for your wonderful tutorial.
June 21, 2008 at 8:23 am
habitual
Thank you knittinginpink -
Yardage, that would help! Lol….The 0-6 months needs about 3/4 yard and the 2T needs about 1 1/2 yards. However, if you are using patterned fabric, it depends on the repeat. If you are buying fabric, I would allow extra yardage to place the pattern where you want.
The ties work thus:
You will have one under EACH armpit. One on the inside and one on the outside. Then you will leave about 10″ at each end of the tie/binding that finishes the neck.
June 21, 2008 at 5:50 pm
lera
Yay! Thank you. The only thing I noticed is that there is not an adult’s size
June 21, 2008 at 5:52 pm
habitual
Haha - first I’m going to do a 5-10 year old range and then I am going to do adult…although, I found when I made mine that adult was really hard (because of the boob issue!). And fit can’t just be “boxy”….so, adult may never happen…..
June 21, 2008 at 6:12 pm
hazeljoy
firstly, lovely product, thanks for the opp. to make our own.
is there any chance you’d email me the file? i’m having issues downloading - i can see it, but it saves an empty file.
xx
June 21, 2008 at 6:18 pm
habitual
Oh no - I’m so sorry. I just checked the file and it seems to be ok….it is a big file (almost 2 MB) because it is so image heavy. You have to give it a few seconds upon opening for the images to load.
June 23, 2008 at 10:26 am
rebecca
thanks so much for the tutorial. i cannot wait to start making my own kimono. you are very kind to share your knowledge and techniques with everyone.
June 24, 2008 at 2:20 pm
Lisa
Thank you Amy for sharing this pattern. I finished it last night, and it was so easy to follow. My girl wore it to her art class and two people said how much they liked it. See you have to set up a little shop for them. Thank you again. I will email a photo of the end result.
June 25, 2008 at 9:16 am
habitual
Lisa, it was adorable!
June 27, 2008 at 3:19 am
May
That looks like a pattern I have but your is so much easier. I am definitely going to give this a go. Thanks for sharing the pattern.
I do have a request if it is possible, can you include measurements for long sleeved versions? Thanks so much!
June 27, 2008 at 1:45 pm
hsp
I’m so glad this is up, I was hoping I would be able to make a few for friends that are having babies in August.
July 6, 2008 at 10:18 pm
mek
I’ve admired the kimono tops you’ve made and I’m so happy to see the tutorial - it looks like a pattern I can follow! I plan to make my daughter one this week. Thank you for sharing!
July 7, 2008 at 7:45 am
habitual
You’re welcome! Have fun, and post pictures if you want!
July 13, 2008 at 8:43 am
Sarah
What a fantastic pattern. Thank you so much for letting everyone enjoy this. I will make this soon for my little girl, hopefully it turns out well. I also would love to know the measurements for a long sleeved version too.
July 13, 2008 at 9:01 am
habitual
You’re welcome!
I am posting an updated / expanded tutorial soon that runs from 0-6 months to size 8! It will also have a bit more info on the binding.