I made this kimono back in September (in case you’re wondering why I don’t have a baby bump in the pictures), – I just never got around to making the tutorial. This will be super easy if you know how to use a sewing machine and have sewed in the past, but I must confess it took me longer than I thought since I am still learning how to sew. If you don’t have a sewing machine or don’t know how to use one, you can use a needle and a thread – it will just take you a while to finish.<\/p>\n

For this DIY you will need:<\/p>\n

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• 1.5 to 2yd of chiffon fabric<\/li>\n
• Measuring tape<\/li>\n
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• Washable fabric marker<\/li>\n
• Pins<\/li>\n
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  Begin by folding the fabric in half and lay it down with the fold at the top.<\/p>\n

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  Measure and mark the sleeves and the body the size you want. You will want to add 2 inches to your desired sleeve and body widths for when you sew the edges together.  For example, I wanted 8″ wide sleeves and 23″ wide body, so I measured 10″ for the sleeves and 25″ for the body.<\/p>\n

  <\/a>Cut through both layers along the markings. Then mark a line straight up the middle of the body along with a triangle for the neck. I made mine about 7″ wide. Once you have it cut out start sewing the sleeves together as well as the sides. It should look like one big T-shirt without a hole for a neck.<\/p>\n

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  Cut down the middle line as well as cutting out the triangle for the neck. Make sure to cut only the top layer, like the image below:<\/p>\n

  <\/a>Once you’ve cut through the middle, hem both side of the openings. Also hem the bottoms ends, and around the sleeves. Turn it inside out, and you’re all done!<\/p>\n

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