How Do You Make A Kimono Robe?
Kimonos are a traditional Japanese garment that’s been in existence for centuries. A T-shaped robe, the kimono is a simplistic piece made almost entirely out of rectangular shaped pieces. Making a kimono from scratch is fairly easy and requires almost no patternmaking experience and very basic sewing experience. Step 1 Measure and cut out two pieces of fabric about 22 inches wide and 36 inches long. These will be the sleeves. Step 2 Measure out one last panel 60 inches long and 45 inches wide. This is the back panel. Step 3 Measure and cut out one 72-by-8-inch piece. This will serve as a sash on the outside of the kimono. Step 4 Line up the top edges of the two front panels with the top edge corners of the back panel. Pin them down to create the shoulder seam, and sew at 1/2-inch seam allowance. Step 5 Fold the sleeve panels in half widthwise, and mark the center fold. Pin the center fold to the shoulder seam you just created. Pin the rest of the sleeve panel to the side and back panel
