How Do You Make A Kimono Dress?
The kimono is a traditional form of dress worn in Japan. Fashion designers reference the kimono by creating kimono-style wrap dresses that flatter every body type. Make a kimono dress of your own for a comfortable, elegant day-to-evening look. Select a pattern. Fabric stores and online sources offer a variety of kimono dress patterns. Variations include sash length, whether the sash ties in front or back, ease (looseness of fit) in the sleeve area and length of the dress. Choose fabric. Kimono dresses drape beautifully when made with silks, silk-type synthetics, and other lightweight, flowing fabrics. Heavyweight fabrics create a stiff look suitable for a handsome, tight-fitting cool-weather version, but you must modify pattern to reduce ease, and the finished garment is a significant departure from pattern image. Not recommended for beginners. Sew garment according to pattern instructions. Generally, kimono dress patterns are easy to sew, requiring only basic sewing skills. In general
