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May 30, 2008 at 10:56 am
Shimmy Shake
Is it true you have a tutorial for the Kimono top? If so, where do I locate it. P.S. love you blog, and I love your creations!
June 1, 2008 at 2:12 pm
habitual
Thanks!
Yes, I had one and then I took it down for refinement. It’s out for beta testing at the moment, but I think it is ready to go. I can’t really guarantee the sizing (I don’t have kids) for anything other than the 0-6 months. So, if you have children, you will be better equipped to judge the sizing! I will have the refined pattern up for download within the week!
July 5, 2008 at 12:23 pm
kate
I made the kimono pattern last night and it turned out great! Thanks so much for sharing. I’ve been searching for just the right kimono shirt pattern for months after being frustrated by the really convoluted pattern instructions on the Martha Stewart website. I also tried a version by Simplicity, but it was too much of a jacket.
Your pattern turned out just right — thanks again!
July 5, 2008 at 8:32 pm
habitual
Your welcome, and I’m so glad you enjoyed it. They are a lot of fun to make.
July 8, 2008 at 3:04 pm
Angel Funk
Hi! I am a novice sewer and am confused about the pattern. Do I need three pieces of binding or just two? Also, it looks like the tie is coming down from the front of the jacket to tie with the one coming out of the side, but following the pattern I have a tie on the inside, too. Thanks for any help!
July 11, 2008 at 8:17 am
Angel Funk
OK, I am way beyond novice! It took me awhile to figure this out but I did. Thanks for the tutorial!
July 11, 2008 at 12:25 pm
habitual
I’m updating the pattern with more info on the binding!
July 16, 2008 at 5:18 am
SG
Hi, am trying my hand at sewing for the first time, could you please explain what is 2T, 3T, and Cut 2:1 Rs, 1 WS in the measurements? Thanks.
July 16, 2008 at 9:56 am
habitual
2T = Size 2 (US), toddler (2 years old)
3T = Size 3 (US), toddler (3 years old)
Cut2: 1RS, 1 WS = Cut two, one on the right side of the fabric and one on the wrong side of the fabric (so that they are mirror images).
Hope that helps!
July 16, 2008 at 7:53 pm
Nancy
Hmmm, I’m on a mac and while the pdf kimono file appears to download, nothing is downloaded and I am left with a black screen. Is it just me? I would like very much to make this wonderful kimono for my 3 month old grandchild. I’m a quilter but not a “sewer” and this would be a very nice beginning, I think. Can you help? I’d appreciate it. Thank you! Nancy
July 16, 2008 at 8:28 pm
Iona
How very gorgeous! A friend has just had a baby and this will make the sweetest gift. Thanks for the pattern and tutorial.
July 16, 2008 at 8:52 pm
Nancy
My daughter was able to download the pattern and tutorial and has sent it to me, so I’m all set!
July 16, 2008 at 10:14 pm
HB
simple tailored bed skirt sounds amazing too! I’d love to check it out!
July 16, 2008 at 10:51 pm
joybucket
Thank you for writing up the kimono tutorial. Just in time for back to school.
July 17, 2008 at 6:07 am
Cova Zubia
I was waiting for these update to make a kimono for my niece. Thanks!
July 18, 2008 at 7:47 am
Daphne
Great tutorial.. I just started sewing but I am sure I’ll manage in a while
July 18, 2008 at 10:02 am
Brassy Meg
thanks for the great tutorial! can’t wait to make one for my daughter!
July 18, 2008 at 12:38 pm
Cindy
WOW – what GREAT close up pics!! Nice & clear. Great color combos & wonderful inspiration. Looks so quick & easy to stitch up. THANK you!!
July 18, 2008 at 4:50 pm
habitual
You are all welcome! That you for stopping by!
July 19, 2008 at 8:24 am
whitney
Hello! I can’t wait to try this little kimono top. Lots of kids having babies right now!
But I was curious… do you have a link for the Custom Ikea Pello Covers? My mom has two of those and desperately needs new covers! Thanks! whitney
July 19, 2008 at 9:05 am
Ani
This pattern is great . Thank you for putting the time into it=)
July 21, 2008 at 9:07 am
Cicada Studio
Very nice project- and so well presented. Thanks for sharing this!
July 21, 2008 at 2:21 pm
kosenrufu mama
very inspiring, thank you!!!
July 21, 2008 at 4:54 pm
habitual
I haven’t done the tutorial for the Pello chairs. I made them very quickly one weekend for a friend in Austin and then thought I could just go back and “whip up” the tutorial……not so much. I barely remember what I did! I guess I need to buy a Pello chair myself and then then write it out.
July 22, 2008 at 6:59 pm
Helly
Thank you so much for posting this tutorial! it gives me a nice warm feeling on the inside when people are willing to share their creative ideas. I’m having my first baby soon so I’d better get cracking and make a few in different sizes!!!
July 22, 2008 at 8:37 pm
habitual
Good luck Helly, hurry and make them now!
July 23, 2008 at 7:23 pm
laura S
Where is the bedskirt tutorial?? I’d love to try it!
July 24, 2008 at 3:43 pm
habitual
Hi Laura, the bedskirt tutorial has not come to fruition. I was going to make new bedskirts for my sister in Chicago, it just hasn’t happened yet.
July 25, 2008 at 5:49 am
Jessie
Thankyou so much for the beautiful kimono tutorial. I think I will have some very lucky nephews and nieces soon!
July 31, 2008 at 9:00 am
diannaleigh
Thank you for the tutorial! I was wandering around blogland for ideas on what to make a baby niece. This is great! Thanks!
August 1, 2008 at 12:08 pm
leslie
Hi.. I hope you get this comment. I love your harness for your little doodle… I have three little doodles myself and would love to make them all harnesses… do you have a pattern? I would be more than glad to purchase it if its available. Thanks!
August 1, 2008 at 12:47 pm
habitual
Sorry Leslie, I don’t have a pattern. I ‘made it up’ as I went along based on a jacket Lottie has by UrbanHund. I just laid it out on the fabric, left some room for seam allowance, and went with it.
August 6, 2008 at 2:18 pm
wayfarer
I’d love to see a tutorial for the ikea chair. I have that chair and my son has stained it so much. Are you planning on posting it somewhere?
August 7, 2008 at 12:45 am
Helly
Hi again! Finally got around to making one of these little sweeties – now I have sooooo many plans to make more! I put a pic up at my blog, if you’d like to see. Don’t have a Flickr account or anything fancy like that. Thanks again! So much appreciated! Cheers, Helly
August 7, 2008 at 1:27 am
Samantha
I went to the Japanese Obon festival in San Jose, CA and I saw all these cute little kids wearing these Japanese style pajamas just like this and wanted to make some for my little 18 month old, since they are so expensive to purchase. Did you read my mind?! I’m so excited!
August 8, 2008 at 11:03 am
Ickle Pickle
I’d love to have a go at making one of these. But I can’t ssem to locate the tutorial, scratches head. Can you tell me where it is please?
August 8, 2008 at 12:56 pm
habitual
Ickle Pickle- The Kimono Tutorial is right where it says “Simple Kimono Wrap (version2)”…click on that link and it will automatically download the PDF. It’s a large file, and may take a while to download…so give it a minute!
Let me know if you have any troubles!
August 20, 2008 at 12:05 am
Jen
thanks so much for your kimono tutorial. it’s way better than the kimono tutorial/pattern from martha stewart.
August 20, 2008 at 9:47 pm
habitual
You are welcome Jen! Where is the MS pattern, what issue? I’d love to see it. I also have seen that Amy Butler has a new children’s book with a kimono pattern…..I’m curious!
August 22, 2008 at 9:16 pm
on-hand modern
the perfect afternoon project! will make it again and again. thanks for sharing the love!
August 28, 2008 at 11:21 pm
Thuy
Thank you very much for the pattern. But I cannot download the sundress pattern as the file is the same with the kimono wrap.
August 29, 2008 at 8:11 am
habitual
Hi Thuy- I fixed the link, not sure what happend. Thanks you for letting me know.
August 30, 2008 at 8:07 pm
Jody
I loved your kimono tutorial! Thanks so much for posting! I made a cute apple print one for a friend’s new baby:
http://javajem.blogspot.com/2008/08/i-made-clothes.html
Thanks again!
September 8, 2008 at 6:16 pm
Jennifer
Thanks for the wonderful idea. Made one for my daughter with some leftover fabric. Very fun……
September 10, 2008 at 4:35 am
Astrid
Hi Amy – I have been wanting to make this for a while, and now I just got out my fabric. I just have one question, though – do you know how much fabric I would need for a size 4T? Is one yard enough? Plus the fabric for the binding of course…
September 10, 2008 at 6:53 am
habitual
For the kimono, you’d need about a yard (maybe a little more to be safe). If you have a pattern you are matching / aligning, I would allow more.
September 10, 2008 at 3:44 pm
Laura
I’m working on the adobrable sundress, but I’m stuck because i have 2 separate neck casings (one in front and one in back) for the neckband. Did I miss something, or is there a step where they’re joined together? I dont’ see anything in the tutorial. FYI-I’m a beginner sewer.
September 14, 2008 at 5:11 am
London Mummy
Thanks for taking the time to produce this great tutorial – I’ve just made one for a friends’ baby girl – rather addictive me thinks!
September 25, 2008 at 10:06 am
Margaret
I wanted to thank you for the great tute and free pattern. I downloaded it with the intention of making a dress for my 2YO daughter. I like your instructions on using the bias tape makers. You made it look so easy!
September 25, 2008 at 4:39 pm
habitual
You are very welcome!
October 1, 2008 at 7:37 am
Ellie
Finally got around to making one (well two actually). I have always loved this dress and now that I have made one I love it even more.
Simply Stunning.
p.s have blogged it on hangers and hopefully will dress the girls tomorrow and add to my blog.
Thank you thank you thank you
October 1, 2008 at 4:34 pm
Ash
Absolutely in love with this dress, thanks for the free pattern!! My daughter loves it, I made a kimono dress from your kimono pattern and she loves that one as well. Thanks again for the inspiration!!
October 1, 2008 at 6:44 pm
habitual
You are all welcome!
Autumn / Winter ideas coming soon!
October 3, 2008 at 3:50 am
sena
güzel olmuş gerçekten bende yapmaya çalışıyorum
October 9, 2008 at 12:51 am
delores
is it okay to use your pattern to make and market to the public?
October 9, 2008 at 1:20 pm
Carolina
Thanks so much for sharing! Your stuff is very exquisite!
I would like to know if you have a tutorial for your hobo bag, I’m currently making a similar one, but I’m stuck with the straps part.
October 9, 2008 at 1:33 pm
habitual
Delores, the patterns are available here for free, for your personal use only. I request on the pattern that is not be used for commercial gain. This is because I plan on opening a shop of my own. Thank you for asking!
December 29, 2008 at 5:30 am
mikel
thank you for this tutorial
February 12, 2009 at 2:43 pm
Tamara
Thanks for your tutorial. Your wraps are beautiful. I made a couple with long sleeves and put them on my blog.
I bought a 1/2″ binding maker by mistake, so I used ribbon and premade tape for mine. I have more material and plan to make more. Pants to match, too.
http://tamarathomas.blogspot.com/2009/02/update.html
May 4, 2009 at 1:32 pm
Madelyn
I made the kimono and it turned out great! I had a little trouble understanding your instructions on where to place the 10″ pieces of binding, but I figured it out. Thanks so much for sharing your pattern.
May 20, 2009 at 10:38 am
Anna
My message failed, I copy out it :
First of all, thank you for your great tutorial of kimono!
look here : http://tutoriels-loisirs-creatifs.over-blog.com/article-31359532.html and here : http://www.ptitesmimines.com/?p=474
I think it’s a copy of your work
May 20, 2009 at 10:42 am
habitual
Thank you so much Anna. It most definitely is a copy. I am looking into it.