A Tale of Two Kimono

What to do with 2ish yards of silk? Make a kimono! ...and I was so attracted to Simplicity 1381 out of all the kimono patterns available. View C, the one being modeled, in particular.

The silk was purchased during a trip to Hong Kong --at the Western Market (insert long sigh of fond longing) and was gorgeous to work with. I did have to purchase more silk here for the bands as I was short.

I flat felled the seams and turned and hand stitched the collar and wrist bands, which I regretted. Big pain.

I really like this make and it feels so luxurious to wear. The drape is really nice and I like the length, too--for either pants or skirts/dresses.

I liked it so much I made another out of cotton gauze from Joannes, using leftover embroidered cotton batiste, also from Joannes.

umm...not sure I like it. I have yet to wear it out even though I've put it on several times to do so. I thought it would be a great light-weight shrug-ish thing to wear in aid conditioning, etc. I guess it feels a bit like a lab coat. Maybe it will grow on me.

This time I stitched and then serged the bands on. Much faster.

So, end of story: I love Kimono #1 and I do like the pattern and might make a travel robe from it in the future.

Comments

Coco said…

so pretty. And actually the white version is my favorite, it's lovely. Cute over jeans...

July 11, 2016 at 11:26 PM

Nancy D said…

WOW! That is gorgeous! Do you have strangers coming up to you, wanting to caress your shoulders? I would, for sure. The pattern has a nice shape.

July 11, 2016 at 11:46 PM

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