How Do You Make A Silk Kimono?
You often see beautiful Asian women wearing long silk kimonos, but rarely see them in stores. Finding out where to purchase a kimono can be complicated, depending on what part of the country you live in. Even if you do find a place to purchase them, you might find that they are expensive. If you have a sewing machine, you could probably make one on your own, using a few instructions. Measure the thickest part of your torso around. Add 10 inches to the number. Divide this number in two and you have the width of your center panels. For instance, if your measurement is 36 inches, add 10 inches to get 46 inches total. Divide by 2 and you have 23 inches for the torso panel width. Measure from the top of your shoulders to the top of your ankles to get the length. Stretch your arm out straight and measure from the tip of your shoulder out to the edge of your knuckles. This is the width of your sleeve panels. To find the length, double that number. So if your sleeve width is 16 inches, your le
