Read Creation's Kimono PDF pattern will give your 18" doll, like American Girl® Dolls, an Asian flair. Not interested in a Kimono? Turn the pattern into a warm and snuggly bathrobe! Instructions for both options are included. This pattern is very easy to sew and is perfect for a beginning sewer.
Bonus instructions on how to make the belt (Obi) and shoes (Geta) are also included.
Recommended Fabrics: brocade, silk, cotton, terry, micro fleece or similar fabric
Supplies Needed: Supplies needed for the Kimono:
-1 yard of brocade, silk, cotton or similar fabric.
Supplies needed for Bathrobe:
-1 yard of terry, cotton, silk or micro fleece fabric
Supplies needed for the Obi (Belt):
-A strip (4 ½” x 24” cut cross grain) of satin, cotton or similar fabric
-1 ¾” x 13½” piece of felt (used as filler for belt, therefore color is not important)
-1½” piece of
hook and loop tape about ¼” wide (you can take a ½” or ¾” piece and cut in half lengthwise)
Supplies needed for the Geta (Shoes):
-2 ¾” x 3 ½” piece of 1/8” or ¼” plywood (I used a rectangle wooden plaque from a hobby store)
-16” of 1/8” - ¼” black ribbon
-4 wooden Skinny Sticks® or other wooden craft sticks (5 ¾” x ¼”)
-Glue (Tacky® Glue or any glue for wood)
-2 small buttons, optional
-Clear elastic like elastic jewelry string, about 2x 6”, optional
Skill Level: Beginner
What You Get: One 27 page sewing pattern that you digitally download as a PDF file so you can start your project immediately! The PDF sewing pattern provides full color step-by-step illustrated instructions and full size pattern pieces. A PDF reader is required to view and print the files (example: Adobe Reader or Preview for MAC). The download link is received immediately after the transaction is complete. Print copies are NOT available.
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