Easy Kimono DIY | 4 Steps

[@mollylindell6009]

One of the best tutorials for a kimono I've ever seen.

[@willow1734]

That paper demo is the very best explanation I have ever seen. PERFECT to understand and SEE Thanks for sharing. Excellent.

[@thepolkadotter]

Hey! Thank you so much!! I'm so happy that you find it easy to understand, really! I'll keep it this way 😘❤️

[@SevenAnomone224]

Agreed. It was very clever and made it easier to understand the process.

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[@dukearthur2473]

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[@egyptianlicorice844]

ahh the paper tutorial made everything so easy to follow! I definitely want to try this!

[@thepolkadotter]

Thank you so much! I think it's an easy way to understand it better too. Hope you enjoy your final result 😘❤️

[@marytapia8024]

Yes. Well done!!

[@reallifevixen]

This was absolutely excellent for beginner sewer like me. I can't afford sewing lessons, so I am relying on KZbin, and I could understand this. Have no idea why you don't have more subscribers! Happily subscribing to your channel. Thanks again!

[@thepolkadotter]

reallifevixen thank you so much for your kind words! I'm really really happy that you were able to understand this tutorial!! I guess I have to do more videos to reach a bigger audience. But I'm really happy for your subscription! Thank you :)

[@lgrundy6139]

I used Pinterest as well as youtube to learn. Love that both are free

[@thepolkadotter]

Pinterest lover here too! 😍❤️

[@arwaben1141]

I love how you explain the tutorial with paper, it looks way better and easier, FINALLY a clear tutorial ♡♡♡

[@thepolkadotter]

+Arwa Ben eheh thank you so so much!! I'm happy that you liked it and found it easy to understand!! Paper instructions were definitely a good choice! 😘❤️

[@TheKoraGal]

I was looking around for these and they are all so cookie cutter so thought they should be simple enough to make and sure enough this video shows just that. One of the best sewing tutorials I have found on KZbin. Very easy to understand and no confusion. Thank you! Will be subscribing.

[@thepolkadotter]

Aww thanks dear!! So happy to read your words 😘❤️

[@trinafrench2840]

This was the smartest video I've ever seen! Using the paper to show what your doing was very intelligent. Very clever. .

[@thepolkadotter]

Thank you dear!! 😘🥰

[@arselamallick3248]

AMAZING tutorial especially with the paper. That was amazingly helpful for a beginner like me thank you!

[@thepolkadotter]

HEY GUYS, QUICK QUESTION!! Since a lot of you are asking about the neck part what do you think about me making a simple video just showing that part of the process? Thank you so much for your support :))

[@NC-np3wg]

Yes please! And I wanted to ask: can you please tell me what's the type of fabric you used? Thank you 💙

[@kexfx27]

Suuuure, it would be nice!

[@justanotherrandomperson__]

Yes pls

[@ellentaylor5386]

Yes please DIY neck part!!

[@SMartypAntsPants]

Please explain the neck part. I need that video...please, please!

[@karenlewkowitz5858]

Love this! Straightforward and the paper, then fabric was genius! Now looking for light fabric to try this out!

[@thepolkadotter]

Yes! So glad you liked it!! 😘❤️

[@lusianawaqalevu3577]

i love how you do it on that piece of paper first before you do it on the fabric, it makes it more clear. thank you so much.

[@thepolkadotter]

+Lusiana Waqalevu ehehe thank you so much! I believe it's much easier to understand with the paper, I'm glad you think that too!! 😘❤️

[@abrarhamdy3284]

I have watched many many of kimono DIY’s vids but literally i got nothing , Your way of explanation with paper such an excellent , god bless you , thx ❤️

[@GinaRossetti]

Your paper demo is genius! Best sewing tutorial ever! Thanks so much!

[@thepolkadotter]

Awww, thank you so much!! 🥰😘

[@angelamasson6357]

This is just too cool! I can’t wait to try making this. I’m still very very new at sewing and a project like this makes me feel so hopeful about taking on sewing as a hobby. Thank you so much!🌺

[@thepolkadotter]

Aww, your comment just made my day! You should definitely try doing this, I’m also a beginner exploring something I love. You should definitely pursue this if you like it 😘🥰

[@Sweet61528]

Anyone wondering about the sleeve length, the creator said it’s 30cm by 30cm, or 50cm by 30cm if you want longer sleeves. However, lots of commenters had issues with the neckline… the creator said she was going to make a video explaining it, but apparently no video has been created since. Just FYI before you start this project!

[@dorib2634]

Perfect!!!! Paper demo was phenomenal...I have some Ankara I'm going to use this tutorial for. Thank you

[@thepolkadotter]

Yes! I’d love to see the result 😘🥰

[@rubyfirefly2582]

Excellent. Thank you. One note - I would do all the edge hemming first and then sew.

[@thepolkadotter]

Hello there! Yes! You're probably right, it would be easier if done that way. Thanks for the tip!

[@jackiemelcher9020]

Ruby Firefly what do you mean by edge hemming?

[@gaelleevin9625]

what's the mesures for the sleeves?

[@CinderellaNaegaByeonhae_]

I think you can eyeball it and it will work fine

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Measurements for the sleeves would be helpful, such as where exactly to cut. This leaves me to search out another video that better explains. The paper example was a good visual.

[@hbrebel2656]

the sleeves measurements is just about how large you want them to be

[@thepolkadotter]

You can make them as wide as you want. I made them with about 30 x 30 cm. 😘❤️

[@thepolkadotter]

Yes! That’s exactly it 😘❤️

[@NaveDelAmor]

That depends on how wide the scarf or fabric is

[@Marie0Bee]

@The Polkadotter I made 30 x 30 cm for the sleeves. And the kimono is way too small for me ... I don't understand what I did wrong ... it's seems to be broad on you ... I really don't understand. (PS: i'm french so, sorry if my english isn't perfect ^^)

[@fkovacs1]

You might want to mention to buy a light fabric, like challis, voile, silky prints, and similar fabrics; medium to heavy fabrics won't drape right, and you can't use a heavier fabric like brocades unless you get some structure into the garment with facings and a lining or underlayment .

[@thepolkadotter]

You’re totally right! I’ll definitely add that to the description. Thank you so much 😘❤️

[@sisinkauchiha9452]

Sorry but if anyone Think this looks like a Real kimono they are mistaking

[@thepolkadotter]

Hello there! Yes, I’ve already said in the comments that this is not a tradicional kimono. But where I live, we can also call this piece a kimono and everybody relates to what it is. Thanks for your comment :)

[@micayla809]

could i use knit

[@getskilledalot3834]

Beautiful! When you say to "zig zag in the extremities", do you mean zig zag stitch in the fabric next to the straight seam (in order to prevent fraying?)?

[@thepolkadotter]

Exactly that! :)

[@debimills8110]

Brilliant tutorial and using the paper demo made it really easy to understand!

[@thepolkadotter]

Awww, thank you sooo much! 😘🥰

[@bokjoperdana1211]

the papper... omg,,,,, i love the way u explain it ... good job

[@thepolkadotter]

Aww, thank you so much!! 🥰

[@clarecoventry3441]

Absolutely wonderful. Thank you for making it so easy. Can you tell me the measurements of the area you cut out, please?

[@myhonneybunches]

Excellent idea showing the process with the paper model!

[@thepolkadotter]

Hey!! Thank you so much. So happy that you enjoyed it! 😘❤️

[@alkakindo]

I love the way she explained it. Thank you so much

[@thepolkadotter]

thank you so much! I'm so glado you enjoyed it!

[@KimberlyOurlian]

i just started sewing and made my first pair of shorts after about 10 try's. i definitely want to try this!!

[@thepolkadotter]

Yes! You should definitely try it!! :) ❤️

[@KimberlyOurlian]

@@thepolkadotter just made my first kimono, thanks to you!

[@_the.encourager]

Trying to understand how you even have 671 thumbs down. Like how????? This was the best video on Kimonos I have seen. Thank you so much

[@thepolkadotter]

Awww you’re too cute! Thank you so much 😘❤️

[@tcns3530]

I LOVE LOVE the paper cut tutorial in the beginning fantastic!!!! So much easier to follow and understand at first. Fantastic idea!!!! So Clever and makes it so easy to understand!!! Thank You🥰🥰🥰🥰😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@thepolkadotter]

Oh my! Thank you so so much for your kind words, you’re the best!! 😘🥰

[@thepolkadotter]

Awww, thank you so much dear!! 😘🥰

[@ozgesolmaz752]

finally a tutorial that i can understand, thank you so much💕

[@thepolkadotter]

Özge Solmaz thank you so much!! I'm glad you enjoyed it 💙

[@gmasylls2830]

Özge Solmazo

[@honoraryazian]

Hello! I love the tutorial, it was very helpful and easy to understand. I do have a question about the step after you cut the sleeves. To sew the edges together, do you open up the fabric and sew both edges under the sleeves separately? Or do you sew it all together while it's still folded? It seems to me we would have to open and then sew two times. In the video and tutorial though it looked like you only did it once?

[@thepolkadotter]

Hello there! Yes, you have to unfold the fabric and sew the sleeves together, sewing only two layers of fabric and then do it whith the other sleeve. I hope I could help you :)

[@WedittsPlaythings]

Wow - the paper model makes the instructions so very clear. What an excellent teaching technique.

[@thepolkadotter]

Ehehe thank you so so much dear! 😘❤️

[@syedahajraraza7235]

Wow amazing method to make it

[@rosesalethaspeaks2649]

For the neck part, I was able to figure it out. Thanks so much, I was so searching for an easy way to make this cardigan or kimono. ❤❤

[@etorni]

Great tutorial! Thank you. What’s the size of fabric?

[@thepolkadotter]

Hey there! It’s 1.20 x 1.50 meters 😘❤️

[@etorni]

@@thepolkadotter thanks

[@ahonashemonty4209]

I stored some georgette clothes from many days and don't know what will I do with them..Now,I'll make kimonos of them! Thank you sis for sharing this! 😀

[@thepolkadotter]

What a wonderful idea!! You’re the best 😘🥰

[@samdiz991]

it's funny that it was this easy and i didn't understand till i watched this amazing video

[@thepolkadotter]

Samanta Diz aww!! thank you so so much! I'm so happy that you find it easy, that was really the point! Stay around for more videos! 😘❤️

[@cupcake_khanofficial9565]

Omg soooooo good I love how you showed it on paper Love it ❤❤❤❤❤ Thank you Waiting for more long dresses videos plz make more

[@Nobody_44]

**cackles in demon slayer**

[@aybenahos4497]

Same thoughts 🖤💚

[@roninelenion4805]

Me, too.

[@SerpilnaciAksoy]

8ıöio9

[@rosesalethaspeaks2649]

Thanks you so much. I was able to make one for my daughter and for my self. This was so easy and quick❤

[@dham1194]

Thank you for making this so simple and possible 💜 ❤🎉🎉🎉😂I was about to say forget this until you came and now I am able to complete my style!😊

[@sohailahoj755]

I bet the paper demo is better than using the fabric itself. I haven't sewed anything before n I think this is a good start.

[@AnnisaAuliaaZahra]

Thank you for this beautiful video, may i know what kind of fabric you use?

[@thepolkadotter]

You can use any silky fabric. I used a viscose one 😘🥰

[@ruthleahd11]

I got some printer paper out and played until I understood each step. Can't wait to try it on some new rayon I just washed. Thank you for the tutorial!

[@thepolkadotter]

Nice!! I'm really glad you enjoyed it! I find it really easy to understand the steps using the paper first!

[@carolyates484]

Really enjoyed watching that. It is very easy to make. Will have to try making it.

[@thepolkadotter]

You should definitely try it!! :)

[@NC-np3wg]

Hi there! I've seen this video about a month ago and I came back to say thank you! I have made a kimono following your steps and I'm very happy with the end result 😊 so thanks again! 😘💙

[@thepolkadotter]

YASS!! So happy to read that!! :)

[@sophiabright8371]

A most EXCELLENT video! Thank you!

[@petrablauensteiner6716]

How did you sew the hem on the collar?

[@elenapatrocinio9425]

Impeccable su explicación... muchas gracias...

[@J.Yoma1]

Best illustration ever Thanksssssssssss

[@thepolkadotter]

thank you so much!!

[@janellekm]

OMG! That looks easy. Thanks for sharing. 😊

[@knit1purl1]

Very nice. Would make a great summer cover up. Thank you for the video.

[@thepolkadotter]

Thank you so much for your feedback! 😘❤️

[@sarahmeadows9441]

I love how you do the paper demo then show how to do it.. wonderful job. Thank you. i been wanting to make one.

[@thepolkadotter]

Ohh, thank you! 😘❤️

[@Jo-chilin]

This seems easy enough thank you! I can’t wait to try and make this

[@thepolkadotter]

Yes! You should definitly do it! :)

[@corpsrid8980]

this video saved me!! I had been struggling to pattern a piece like this and this video is perfect. Thank you for making this, my third attempt on this project will hopefully be my last thanks to this really helpful tutorial!

[@thepolkadotter]

Hey darling!! I'm so so happy to read this!! I really hope you made your kimono and are happy with it! Thanks for the kind words 😘❤️

[@utsutsu_no_mori]

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[@jgiard9030]

You may want to mention that this works best with an all over print, and a drapey, lightweight fabric. A one way print will not work with this method, unless you are cool with the print running different ways in the front and back.

[@thepolkadotter]

Yes, it’s true! I’ll add it to the description, thank you so much 😘❤️

[@Badproductionsgc]

Agree about the neck. Would not sit right unless rounded.

[@thepolkadotter]

It sits all right, I’m gonna post a picture of it on my Instagram so you can see it. But rounded would fit perfect too 😘❤️

[@millybops]

The Polkadotter Hi, I’ve just tried to link onto your Instagram and FB pages to see if the instructions for the neck is posted on there but it’s saying that the link must be either broken or the page has been removed for them both 😕any ideas why this is so please?! I’m desperate to find out how to do the neck properly as you have done it in the video! Thanks so much🥰👍🏻

[@samuelevremont4161]

@@millybops brodreie a la main

[@missinggrahamlacher]

Thanks for this super-simple project! I made a practice version of it out of a cotton bedsheet, which isn't as light as what you used. Two problems that I want to fix: puckers in the armpits because of the 90 degree angle (I'll try cutting a curve next time) and the neck. I can't decide whether to also cut a curve at the neck as well and try to hem that or to use a bias tape finish. What do you recommend? I'm sure I could make it work well with the kind of super light, flowy material you used, but I really want to make some that have more heft. Because my bedsheet version had a lot of extra, NOT flowy fabric in the front, I wound up folding it back, tacking the corners at the sideseams and top stitching that toward bottom of the garment, which created a lapel-looking front that I top stitched from the neck down to a certain point and then left open for pockets. It's comfortable and stylish and the pockets are handy. I just need to fix the neck and armpits next time!

[@thepolkadotter]

Hello there! First of all, I would love to see your final result! Then, yes the armpits get a little bit strange because of the 90 degree level cut, if you make it a little curvy it will work much much better. About the neck, I never tryied making it round but I'll definitly give it a shot next time, cause the result will probably be much better too! Thank you so much for watching and spend the time writing your comment! 😘❤️

[@shannonwasserfall5967]

Love the paper explanation.

[@thepolkadotter]

Thank you dear! ❤️

[@elizdonovan5650]

Excellent video. Thank you. 🌲🌝☘️

[@Laurryshh]

I loved ur explaination with paper 😍😍😘😘😘😘

[@thepolkadotter]

Aww! Thank you so much!! I’m so glad you enjoyed it 😘❤️

[@shawnise311]

This is great! But I’m only sewing that quarter of the sleeves once and both sides will be stitched?

[@thepolkadotter]

Hey there! You have to sew the sleeves one at the time, otherwise you’ll stitch the 4 layers together. Hope I could help 😘❤️

[@zoeartrc]

Finally, a brilliant explanation! Thank you so much 😊

[@thepolkadotter]

Awww thank you so much!! 🤍

[@zoeartrc]

@@thepolkadotter ♥️

[@monikagill7072]

Wow wonderful.it is sooo easy 🙌👌💯

[@hannahcoleman2940]

What’s the measurements for the sleeve please?

[@harriswoman]

Thanks. Using the paper as a visual is very helpful

[@thepolkadotter]

+Susan Harris thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it! 😘❤️

[@maureenedonovan9935]

Thank you so much.

[@LunaLaLove33]

Thank you!!!!!!! I live in these during Summer, now I can make em myself!!

[@thepolkadotter]

YAAASS!! Me too! So happy you liked it :)

[@sheliacard7629]

Very pretty I love it. I can wait until I can make one thank you

[@thepolkadotter]

Thank you for your kind words! 😘

[@magaliheitling2173]

Parabéns.adorei essa ideia de demonstrar no papel. Obrigado.

[@thepolkadotter]

Muito obrigada! 😘❤️

[@nicolewebster7455]

Fantastic so easy thank you

[@thepolkadotter]

Thanks!! .😘

[@lcampbell2217]

Did you make the video showing how to make the neck? I may try this but I have to watch it again. Thanks.

[@thepolkadotter]

Not yet, I’m sorry! As soon as I have the time I’ll do it 😘

[@lcampbell2217]

@@thepolkadotter Ok. Thanks. I'll be waiting.

[@adap3234]

ok so for the sleeves would you seperate them before sewing, or sew the two sleeves together?

[@thepolkadotter]

Hey there! So, you cut them together (so they have the same size) but sew them separately. Thanks for watching 😘❤️

[@renchinnamunian9693]

Thanks so much for asking this! I was also confused about this step.

[@thepolkadotter]

I’m sorry, I realize now that’s not clear in the paper instructions! Thanks for watching though 😘❤️

[@katstruk]

Hi how was the neck line stitched? I missed that part.

[@ghosting3961]

hi, what kind of fabric did you use? is chiffron a good fabric for kimonos like these?

[@natamar07]

What are the measurements for the cutouts for sleeves ??

[@mrsmuslun6354]

two questions after cutting sleeves did you open it first and the sew it? And how to cut and hem the opening?

[@theboyleigh]

Couldn't be any simpler... Im buying fabric tomorrow!!!.. Thank you!

[@thepolkadotter]

Aww!! That’s why I make videos, to read comments like yours 😘❤️

[@dmbmeister0]

Thanks for the video. You did an excellent job. BTW what is the music playing? I love it.:)

[@casawabicat9475]

Fast and easy to follow, wonderful👍 I made my own today😉

[@thepolkadotter]

Ohhh so happy to read that!! 😘❤️

[@theshaynasewsshow8568]

LOVE THIS TUTORIAL! Thank you!!

[@thepolkadotter]

Thank you so much!!

[@martynatratkiewicz5526]

Hi, what type of material (breathable) do you recommend for beginners?

[@shwetadabhi2585]

Excellent explanation... made my concept clear. I felt like putting double likes. THANKS A LOT !!

[@thepolkadotter]

+sweta dabhi aww thank you so much! I'm so happy that you enjoyed it!! Thank you for watching 💙

[@DianePahl]

Lovely video, thank you! What fabric would you suggest?

[@thepolkadotter]

Hello there! Thank you so much dear! I would suggest something really light and not stretchy. 😘❤️

[@leeanneramjohn-washington456]

So you didn't cut out a piece for the neck? How did that fit?

[@SparrowOn]

It's lovely... Could I ask what fabric you used? Thanks a lot. :)

[@thepolkadotter]

Hey there! I used a viscose fabric. But you can use any poliester or cotton fabric! 😘😘

[@moiczyk]

Surprised so many people could follow your instructions!

[@thepolkadotter]

Hello there! I’m sorry you feel that way. Can I help you understand any part of the video? Thanks for watching 😘❤️

[@Alek1533x]

I loved. Excellent explanation.

[@thepolkadotter]

Thank you so much! 😘❤️

[@joiea9601]

Great demonstration! Excellent explanation. Will be trying soon! Ty for sharing 💓

[@thepolkadotter]

So happy to hear that! Would love to see the final result 😘❤️

[@sisinkauchiha9452]

Does not look like an kimono

[@katiashtefec3652]

hi there, is there a video update for this one? was reading on your comments you might share a video showing the neck, and mabe a rounded version of it, is this updated somewhere? mind sharing the link please? thank you this video was really helpful and easy!

[@cruelladaphoque2816]

You’re an excellent tutor. Keep doing such great vids:)

[@thepolkadotter]

Thank you so much! 😘❤️

[@bjcarbo808]

You didn't find it necessary to cut a round for the neck area? I just can't see that fitting very well without the proper shaping done in the neck area!

[@thepolkadotter]

Hello there! The neck area is definitely a little bit tricky. I’m making an update on this video and will show a close up of that part. I just hemmed it like the rest of the kimono but it’s definitely not as easy as the rest. In the end, it fits well in the neck, better if you use a loose fabric 😘❤️

[@goldenlover606]

I have a kimono in this same shape. I didn't even notice the neck area wasn't round until I was folding it. Definitely works perfectly

[@thepolkadotter]

Yes, it works really good! I just need to show it better in the video I guess! Thanks for the support 😘❤️

[@millybops]

The Polkadotter Hi, yes I was also wondering about the neck! Did you just cut straight up the front of the fabric and have it just hang around the neck?! I’m quite confused now about how this is done and for it to look as nice as yours does!! Have you made the other video yet to show us how the neck is done in more detail please? I hope so as I found this video very good to follow apart from the neck part😕I really want to make myself a couple of these but don’t want to start until I know exactly how to do it properly. Thanks though, I’m definitely a new subscriber🥰👍🏻

[@herawatinku9952]

I wanna try this. Thanks.

[@thepolkadotter]

You should! :)

[@naruyasha1000]

quedo super bonito gracias!!! no crei que fuera tan sencillo

[@thepolkadotter]

Gracias a ti!! 😘❤️

[@jhencarreon4652]

Oh my!The most easiest and helpful way of doing a kimono ever!😍😍😍By the way, how many yards of fabric you used?

[@thepolkadotter]

Aww thank you so much!! I used 1.20 x 1.50 meters of fabric. In yards: 1.31 x 1.64. Thank you for watching 😘❤️

[@jhencarreon4652]

@@thepolkadotter Thank you so much for sharing..I can now have my own DIY kimono..😍😍😘😘 New subscriber here..😊😊

[@thepolkadotter]

People like you make my day! Thank you so much for your support ❤️

[@magaliheitling2173]

Que lindo que ficou. Parabéns.

[@thepolkadotter]

Muito obrigada! 😘❤️

[@lydiakatzounou1830]

The easiest video making a 👘!! Thank you

[@thepolkadotter]

so happy to read that!!

[@phanterleo]

Hi :) thanks for the simple tutorial. I was wondering what kind of fabric you used? It looks so nice and light / flowy. Thanks.

[@thepolkadotter]

I don’t really know the name of it, sorry. I think it’s kind of a viscose/polyester. It’s transparent and doesn’t need to be ironed. Hope I could help! 😘

[@gsnguyen2716]

I love your video… thank you for your video ❤

[@naisygriff]

So you don’t need to cut anything for the neck opening?