Kimonos are worn mostly on special occasions in modern Japan, but many features translate wonderfully to everyday baby clothes. Wrap shirts or dresses are ideal for babies, who dislike having clothing pulled on or off over their heads. Kimonos tie or button securely closed, and the fasteners are out of the way, so curious babies aren't tempted to toy with or nibble on them. And the double layer of material across the chest will add extra warmth where a toddler will need it most.
Our kimono is amazingly versatile. Basic and clean of line, it takes on different personalities depending on the length and the fabric it's made from. Short kimonos make lightweight, comfortable shirts. Longer kimonos can be dresses or coats.
The amount of baby products on the market these days is getting overwhelming... kimono's for babies, really?
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I found an easier tutorial for this kimono shirt/gown at: http://www.cookcleancraft.com/2009/01/tutorial-baby-kimono-top.html
I agree with ncrump. There are no marks on the pattern for the ties and I'm just getting started.
It is Chinese. This cut of top is called "ao" and was common during the Qiing and early republic period in china. It has nothing to do with Japanese culture.
Not quite kimono style to my eyes but more Chinese style?
This pattern is not worth the time that it takes to decode the instructions (and I am not a beginer). The kimonos are cute, but I finally had to ignore the instructions and figure it out on my own. If you are still interested in making kimonos I would recomend this site: http://habitual.wordpress.com/kimono/ This tutorial is much better with simple instructions and great pictures to reference.
Although I was able to download and assemble the pattern pieces, I am having a terrible time seeing exactly how the pieces go together. In addition to not having dots on the pattern, the photo illustrations are difficult to see....hard to discern front from back of material, etc. Anyone have a photo (close-up) that could be submitted that shows the steps a little more clearly? Hints anyone?
I downloaded this pattern back in 2007 when the baby was born - there were no "dots" on the pattern then and there aren't any today either! The instructions refer to "dots" you make on your own to mark the pattern pieces for proper alignment when sewing the pieces together. Special washable pencils are sold for this purpose.
If you're having trouble printing, be sure to use the printer icon on the pdf toolbar -- not the one on the menu bar (under "File") at the top of the window.
These kimonos are very cute
These kimonos are very cute
I saw past comments about ensuring the "dots" are visible and it just doesn't work to reload the page. I even tried on different computers on different days. May I suggest that the actual placement measurements for the ties are included in the instructions. What I did was just eyeball it
This file is a PDF. You need to have a reader like Adobe, which can be downloaded for free (if it's not already on your computer).
Good luck and happy sewing!
hi, i can't open the template..can you help me pleas?
thanks
hi, i can't open the template, it's look like the file is damaged..
can you help me pleas?
thanks
hi, i can't open the template, it's look like the file is damaged..
can you help me pleas?
thanks
I just downloaded the template for the Kimono, cut and assembled it. But I do not see the "Dots" that to position the Ties. Please Help
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suzeque: Go back and click on the blue writing that says OUR TEMPLATE: It is under the heading of Preparing the pattern. I clicked on it and it came right up. Maybe you were there at a time when many others were trying to download it the same time you were. IF you still have trouble I would reboot your computer and try again.
Can anyone tell me how to down load the templates for the kimono. I have tried everything.
WONDERFUL, i found it very easy to follow instructions to put pattern together. Have not made kamono yet but will let you know how it works.
I'm still trying to figure out how to add it to a collection!! But my pages are printing.
Help can anyone help me figure out why this won't let me print the first six pages! I have tried everything and it won't download them. Can anyone maybe send them to me via email? or by this- Patti K
I posted the comment about the instructions being difficult to follow. I went ahead and made it with lots of guessing, and staring at other's finished products. Look under flickr for "martha stewart baby kimono." I'm actually surprised at how cute it turned out. I'll post mine soon--it's brown with blue flowers, bias tape on bottom of kimono too.
Adorable Kimono's! I must agree on the earlier comment - confusing instructions. A few places in the instructions it refers to the dots from the pattern but you will note there are no dots on the pattern template. Is it possible that anyone could clarify the instructions, template/pattern
Adorable Kimono's! I must agree on the earlier comment - confusing instructions. A few places in the instructions it refers to the dots from the pattern but you will note there are no dots on the pattern template. Is it possible that anyone could clarify the instructions, template/pattern
Ok-just bought all the fabric, downloaded the pattern and set it up and I'm completely confused. These instructions are incredibly confusing for a beginner. Could someone dumb it down? This "kimono" shirt is very cute but I can't get past step one on the sewing!! Help.