Today’s Patteren Of Wal Mart make is a kimono sewn from some silk chiffon printed with butterflies and trimmed with mini pom poms. Sewn from New look 6378- $2.97. I sewed view C
This design doesn’t have the usual folded over band facing the front edges, so it’s really quick to sew up. If you don’t use French seams like I did, it will probably take about an hour. I sewed a size small with no adjustments.
I used a silk chiffon printed with big, gorgeous butterflies I found in the garment district for the unbelievable price of five dollars a yard. The mini trim was bought at Joann.
I did make this for me, but I have a feeling it will be spending some time being worn by Miss I., who loves it too. I asked her if she thought kimonos were out of fashion yet, and she said no, they are still really popular. She’s my fashion consultant sometimes. 19 year olds are pretty up to date,or this one is,so it’s handy to have one around for the summer sewing reference before she goes off to university. She has my boots on here, too so I guess they pass the test. They do double duty for us.I’ll miss her rifling through my closet! Funny how you miss those little things.
I had this chiffon for a couple years , because I had no idea what to make with it. I felt the simplicity of the kimono was the perfect backdrop to show it off. Aren’t those butterflies insanely gorgeous?!Here is a close up of my tiny hems. To see my tips on sewing with chiffon, you can visit my Ten tips for sewing silk chiffon post. Thanks for stopping by!
That’s incredibly cute, and yup! Right on trend. I love the little Pom poms, I can’t find those anywhere. Guess I’ll have to order some. I need that pattern now! For a couple bucks I don’t even feel bad. Love the butterflies and the teeny French seams!
Thanks Amy! Just check in the trim section of Joann. They are about 3 dollars a roll.
This is so pretty! I know my daughter would love one of these!
Thanks Sara!
Beautiful! That fabric is perfect!
Thanks Emily!
Gorgeous! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
Thanks Marci!
I love that you are doing this Series Justine – the patterns of Walmart. I think it is genius, and I love what you are making!!!
So sweet of you, Jess!
That was a perfect use for the chiffon. Love the edging. Your daughter looks “cool” wearing it.
Justine,
Beautiful.. both wrap and daughter.. Love the butterfly silk fabric. [great find]
thank you for sharing all your wal mart pattern makes [I look at them, and didn’t notice..
your pretty makes me look and reconsider]. Happy sewing. Judy
THANK YOU for posting this! I have been meaning to make a kimono for several years, but after working with that soft fabric stuff I was hesitant to get near it… I love the edging that you put on it. I would not have looked at this pattern had you not done this post…. I love that God made us all so unique and to some He gave the ability to be creative (you) and to me He gave the appreciation for people like you since I didn’t get the creativity. Thank you for sharing your gift!
Thank you for such a sweet comment! Good luck with your sewing adventures!
I love the poms poms!!