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Make a beautiful kimono with 3 stitches!
It's easy to be music festival ready with this simple 3 step boho kimono diy!

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  • How to make a kimono. 3 Step Kimono - Step 1
    Step 1

    2 long "pashmina" scarves
    Sewing machine
    Matching thread
    E-6000 Fray Lock
    Scissors
    Straight pins
    Measuring tape

  • How to make a kimono. 3 Step Kimono - Step 2
    Step 2

    Lay the scarves face to face matching the design
    Mark the 1/2 way point on one side of the scarves
    Pin the scarves together up to 5" before the 1/2 way point
    Stitch them together using 1/2" seam allowance
    *This is your center back seam

  • How to make a kimono. 3 Step Kimono - Step 3
    Step 3

    Fold one scarf in half lengthwise (right sides together)
    Measure up 19" on the open side (the side you didn't stitch)
    Measure 9" across the bottom
    Connect these two points with pins in a curve as shown with the little black dots
    Stitch along the pins and cut out leaving 1/2" seam allowance
    *This will create your sleeve and side seam

  • How to make a kimono. 3 Step Kimono - Step 4
    Step 4

    Now repeat on the other scarf:
    Fold the other scarf in half right sides together
    Place the cut pieces from the first side on top for a guide
    Cut along the shape and pin together
    Stitch using 1/2" seam allowance

  • Step 5

    Watch the short video tutorial here:

  • How to make a kimono. 3 Step Kimono - Step 6
    Step 6

    Keep the cut edges from fraying with E-6000 Fray Lock

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