This pattern is one of my standbys. Admittedly it’s hard to screw up a pattern made mostly of rectilinear shapes, but when you don’t feel like drafting, this works very well. I’ve made lined and unlined versions in silk, cotton and synthetics for historical and fantasy anime costumes; all with great success. I don’t bother with the staggered seam lines; they are authentic, but authentic kimono fabric is a 13″ wide bolt, and if you are cutting your pieces from a wider piece of fabric, there’s no need to include extra width you’re just going to lose in the seam allowance anyway. Note that this is a pattern for a Yukata, which is an unlined, ankle-length garment (not even really considered a kimono) worn to summer festivals. To alter this for a proper kimono, you will need to lengthen the pieces considerably (for a woman), add lining(s) and probably alter the sleeves (length and width) depending on the effect you want. These are extremely simple adjustments.
Rated 5 out of 5
Ellie Farrell –
I made it quilted and added appliqués on top. It was not hard and looks great. This is another garment that is ideal for fancy embellishment.
Maura Burns –
This pattern is one of my standbys. Admittedly it’s hard to screw up a pattern made mostly of rectilinear shapes, but when you don’t feel like drafting, this works very well. I’ve made lined and unlined versions in silk, cotton and synthetics for historical and fantasy anime costumes; all with great success. I don’t bother with the staggered seam lines; they are authentic, but authentic kimono fabric is a 13″ wide bolt, and if you are cutting your pieces from a wider piece of fabric, there’s no need to include extra width you’re just going to lose in the seam allowance anyway. Note that this is a pattern for a Yukata, which is an unlined, ankle-length garment (not even really considered a kimono) worn to summer festivals. To alter this for a proper kimono, you will need to lengthen the pieces considerably (for a woman), add lining(s) and probably alter the sleeves (length and width) depending on the effect you want. These are extremely simple adjustments.
Ellie Farrell –
I made it quilted and added appliqués on top. It was not hard and looks great. This is another garment that is ideal for fancy embellishment.