DIY's detailed video-lessons and PDF patterns is a complete guide to making Kimono-tunic for beginners.

The students learn the cutting and sewing processes while manufacturing a kimono tunic (or a kimono shirt/kimono robe/ kimono coat. The cut of any of these garments is almost identical, the only difference is the garment length.

The advantages of  this sewing project is that besides learning the sewing and cutting skills and familiarizing yourself with the sewing order you produce the garment that you can wear and also you acquire the knowledge of zero-waste design, the method which teaches you how to use the fabric in the most effective way.

The content of video lessons:

1. Preparing and sewing the collar

2. Sewing the shoulders

3. Preparing/sewing the sleeves

4. Preparing/sewing a bias tape, making the belt

5. Collar and sleeve insertion

6. Application of binding technique

7. Hem and closure

The Kimono-tunic combines the simplicity and practicality of kimono cut with comfortable fit of tunic  that does not restrict the movement. The garment is made from a single piece of fabric without any scrap left over
 

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Skills Level: "beginner"

Duration: 4 months access

 

What do you need:

sewing machine (any), iron, scissors, measure tape, long straight ruler (60-100cm), pins, tailor chalk, hand needle, fusible interfacing and fabric - the information on the type of fabric, its amount will be supplied additionally in PDF file

DIY Kimono-tunic video + PDF patterns, Price: 62 $