DIY Kimono Jacket + Hood

Posted: July 27th, 2012 ˑ Filled under: DIY ˑ  15 Comments


Recently, my housemate gave me some lovely mustard fabric… and this project emerged from it!

Regrettably I did not document the steps that led to the finished product. This was partially due to the fact that I was very unsure about the end result mixed with the overwhelming excitement to start the project when I arrived home with the flannel lining.

I have however, documented the steps via drawings and photos I took post project for your benefit. I hope you can understand them.

 

Tools:

  • Outer Fabric – 2 metres to 3 metres
  • Lining Fabric – 2 Metres to 3 Metres
  • Sewing Machine
  • Overlocker (optional) – I finished my se
    ams with an overlocker, but it is not necessary 

#Note: Amount of fabric will depend on your measurements and desired outcome

 

Tutorial:

I created an extremely basic pattern based on my own measurements which means that it is quite simple for you to create your own!

This is how I created the general jacket shape.

I then created a sash/belt and sewed it to the back of the jacket. If you happen to have a belt that would match your creation perfectly, that would be suitable as well.

I was thinking about creating another belt made of leather/faux leather so there may a proper belt tutorial coming to you soon!

 

LOve <3

Yin

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Tags: Clothing, DIY, hipster, Hood, Jacket, Jedi, Kimono, Overlocker, Oversize, sewing
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15 Comments

  1. OB wrote:
    July 27, 2012 at 2:57 pm

    That’s awesome. Make me one :D

    Reply
  2. Jp wrote:
    July 27, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    You look like a ridiculously cute evil gremlin. So really, like yourself.

    Now please make another and document it.

    Reply
  3. Erin @ Thanks I Made It wrote:
    July 28, 2012 at 1:27 am

    So cute!! You’re one talented seamstress!

    Reply
  4. Bec Lewis wrote:
    July 28, 2012 at 9:08 am

    This is absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for the DIY I will definitely have to give this a try.

    Reply
  5. DIY | Pearltrees wrote:
    July 29, 2012 at 11:09 am

    [...] must-do ASAP list! <p style="text-align:right;color:#A8A8A8">Read more</p> DIY Kimono Jacket + Hood Regrettably I did not document the steps that led to the finished product. This was partially due [...]

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  6. Noni wrote:
    July 30, 2012 at 7:25 am

    This is fantastic! I’m totally giving it a go. Is the mustard fabric a jersey material?

    Reply
    • Pretty Quirky Pants wrote:
      July 31, 2012 at 9:54 pm

      Its more of a stiff knit. You could use jersey, but it won’t as co-operative.

      Reply
  7. Paige wrote:
    July 30, 2012 at 9:30 pm

    great DIY!
    http://paige-eager.tumblr.com/

    Reply
  8. tossilago wrote:
    August 1, 2012 at 9:09 am

    This looks really cute, like a casual Jedi or a yellow Little Red Riding Hood :) I really want to make one!

    Reply
    • Pretty Quirky Pants wrote:
      August 5, 2012 at 10:21 pm

      Give it a try, I swear it will be fun :)

      Reply
  9. T-Bird wrote:
    August 3, 2012 at 12:25 pm

    I made this today and lined with flannel, except I used pure wool to make it a real winter cosy x Thanks for the pattern, made my day so productive! :)

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    • Pretty Quirky Pants wrote:
      August 5, 2012 at 10:20 pm

      I’m so glad you made it! The best part is that the pattern is so basic, everything is really based on your own measurements and your own fancy of how long or loose you want the garment to be.
      xx

      Reply
  10. Name * wrote:
    August 5, 2012 at 10:33 am

    i dont get tht fabric 2-3 m thingy????

    Reply
    • Pretty Quirky Pants wrote:
      August 5, 2012 at 10:18 pm

      You will need about 2 to 3 metres of any fabric depending on your own measurements. If you want a longer jacket or a bigger hood or longer sleeves, you will need more fabric.
      xx

      Reply
  11. Pretty Quirky Pants | DIY Detachable Hood wrote:
    August 18, 2012 at 2:30 pm

    [...] I did the same thing in my last post with the Kimono Jacket. [...]

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