How to Sew a Kimono Top
I love to wear these long, flowy Kimono tops, learn how to sew a Kimono top with this easy sewing tutorial!
One of my favorite things about spring is that after a long winter of boots, sweaters, and jackets it always feels so good to break out my spring and summer wardrobe. The florals and bright pretty colors of spring are my very favorite to wear! My birthday also falls in March, and I tend to do a bit of personal shopping to celebrate. This year, I’ve seen so many pretty, flowy, and off-the-shoulder tops and dresses in the stores, I can’t wait to sew a few new items based on the latest trends.
First up is this gorgeous Kimono Top.
We just moved, and I’ve barely gotten my sewing machine plugged in so I definitely needed an easy project to get me back into the sewing routine. I saw this gorgeous scarf at TJ Max and I had to buy it and turn it into a Kimono.
I just love how the top turned out! (You can also see what I’ve got going on with my hair cut in the above photo. I cut it short during the holidays and couldn’t be happier with the style. I’m due for a trim and am also on about day 3 of my last wash – gotta love dry shampoo, lol.)
Ready to sew yourself a Kimono Top?
How to sew a Kimono Top
Recommended Fabrics: chiffon, gauze, voile, washable rayon, lightweight knit (anything lightweight and flowy.) You can even use a scarf like I did.
Chiffon, gauze, voile, washable rayon, lightweight knit (anything lightweight and flowy.) You can even use a scarf like I did, as long as the dimensions are close.
Sizing Tips:
The measurement provided below is “one size fits most.” (I’m 5′ 4”) If you are very short or very tall, adjust your length accordingly.
Materials needed:
- fabric, about 44.5 inches wide by 55.5 long
- trim if desired (about 90 inches) (I used this trim.)
- disappearing ink marker
- basic sewing supplies (perfect time to break out that rolled hem foot, though I misplaced mine during the move and had to sew the hem with a regular foot.)
Recommended Fabrics:
Chiffon, gauze, voile, washable rayon, lightweight knit (anything lightweight and flowy.) You can even use a scarf like I did.
Sizing Tips:
The measurement provided below is “one size fits most.” (I’m 5′ 4”) If you are very short or very tall, adjust your length accordingly.
Materials needed:
- fabric, about 44.5 inches wide by 55.5 long
- trim if desired (about 90 inches)
- basic sewing supplies (perfect time to break out that rolled hem foot, though I misplaced mine during the move and had to sew the hem with a regular foot.)
Sewing Instructions
Step 1:
Fold the fabric in half so the bottom ends meet.
Mark the fold with pins or a fabric marker
Step 2:
Fold fabric opposite way, (bringing the sides together) lining up the pins/marks you made. (The pins indicate the shoulder “seam.”)
Measure down 3/4 inch from pins/shoulder seam and over 4 inches from the center fold. Use a
Use a disappearing ink fabric marker and draw a rounded shape for the neckline and continue drawing the line all the way to the bottom of the fabric.
Step 3:
Cut out the neckline along the mark you drew.
The fabric looks like this when unfolded:
Step 4:
Sew a narrow hem around the neckline, bottom and sides of the fabric.
Step 5:
To make the sleeves, fold the fabric in half at shoulder seams. With your ruler, measure down 9 inches from the top and 9 inches over from the side edge. At the intersecting point, draw a 4.5-inch line down.
Sew along the 4.5-inch line. Be sure to backstitch on both ends, and this seam will get a bit of stress and needs to be secure.
Repeat on the other side.
Step 6:
Add trip along the bottom if desired and you are done!
Try on your new top and take some pictures!
If you make one of these tops, be sure to share a photo to my Facebook page or tag me on Instagram with #scatteredmompatterns!
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