Kimono Style Cover Up DIY
A versatile addition to your wardrobe, a kimono is great for an evening event or a daytime outing. Plus, with breezy, sheer fabrics, kimonos also make a beautiful cover-up to wear at the pool or beach. Use our DIY how-to and make your own; a great piece for your upcoming Summer vacation!
TIP: If using a fabric that frays easily add some bias binding along the front and neckline edges instead of turning under for added strength.
Download printable step-by-step PDF here.
Download printable neck hole template here.
There are so many fabrics to choose from … here are some new examples.
I wish there was a picture of it without things on top of it so I could see it properly. Better still would be a picture of someone wearing it so we see what it looks like as well as how it fits, how long it is, etc.
Hi Linda
A very good point that we’ll remember for future garments. We’ve added another image that will hopefully show the complete kimono a little more clearly. The pattern is a one-size-fits-most style with the length from the centerback neckline as 95cm (37″) if following the instructions exactly.
Thank you! That is very useful 🙂
Where do you get the neck template?
Hi Lin
Both the printable instructions and the neckline template links are just under the instructions before the finished kimono photos. Here’s the direct link.
https://blog.fabricland.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/NeckholeTemplate.pdf
Love the pattern and template. So simple but elegant.
Thanks for your comment, Marilynn. Enjoy making it!