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Free pattern: Loose fit kimono top

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Free pattern: Loose fit kimono top

Free pattern: Loose fit kimono top

Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free sewing pattern for this loose fit kimono top.  It’s suitable for casual or professional wear, depending on fabric choice and styling.  Her free pattern comes in women’s sizes XS (bust 34″) to XL (bust 52″).

Click the link below to get her free pattern:

Kimono Top: an alternative to wearing pajamas to work, by So Sew Easy

[photo from So Sew Easy]

The kimono is Japan’s traditional attire. It features long sleeves and a length that spans from the shoulders to the heels. Kimonos are worn differently depending on the occasion; Kimonos for everyday use are much simpler than those for formal events. Kimonos are typically composed of silk and are fastened with a broad belt known as an obi.

The Japanese kimono dates back over a thousand years to the Heian Period. So, why is the kimono so fashionable these days? Straight cloth cuts are put together to make a garment that fits any body type. It is simple to wear and sew.

The ideal beginner sewing lesson. Kimonos are frequently composed of light materials. Looking for more patterns and ideas for making your own Kimono top? Check out all our DIY Kimono Sewing Pattern articles.

Have you read?

Easy Cosmetics Bag Sewing Pattern

The bag is simple, uses very little fabric (about 2/3rds of a fat quarter), has no fussy inside pockets (although you can add your own if you like), and takes me well less than 30 minutes to print the pattern, cut out and sew. But quick and simple doesn’t mean it’s not awesome!

It’s the sort of bag that is versatile enough to be used for lots of applications, not just cosmetics and toiletries. Keep all your pens and pencils in order, use it for a small first aid kit for the car, keep it in your desk at work for a few headache pills and other personal supplies.

Make some for yourself, for gifts or to sell.