I have been wanting to make a kimono style shirt/jacket/cover up for some time now. And this afternoon I was looking online for an easy pattern. I knew these shirts could be made very easily with 2 side seams and bias tape to finish the raw edges. I found one, decided it was the type I was looking for and set about to make it with a few modifications.
This material had been aging in the closet so it was time to be used. The print is a floral denim blues and grays with a white background.
Instead of leaving the side seams long and bat like (hence the kimono style) I chose to taper the arms to give it a more fitted look. Also had to turn under the neck line and front which caused a facing of sorts. I trimmed off close to the edge of the front where it wanted to naturally roll and put a rolled hem around the whole shirt. I think it turned out nicely!! A bit too form fitted but it will be fine!
Tomorrow I'll dig out some more silky type material and make one a bit different...longer piece of fabric will give the shirt longer sleeves. Maybe I'll make one from some light weight t-shirt knit I have too!
Have a good day!
Brig
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