For the second installment of “Sewing Boot Camp” I voted to make a kimono for my goddaughter’s baptism gift and of course one for my darling as well.   After Dacia made one (to test out so she could be a better teacher), she thought it would make a cute kimono dress.  I agreed and so we proceeded with the project.  It was super easy, and I actually (proudly) made Mikayla’s all by myself.  Go me!  I didn’t get any shots of Molly in hers, but maybe her mommy could send me some.  I used a pattern tutorial (from this website, just email her), made the length five inches longer and at an angle instead of straight down.  Here are what the measurements looked like for a 6-9 month dress and 12-24 month dress (I hope this isn’t too confusing).

Make one of these (this will be the back of the dress)

(Make two of these one for right side and one for left so you will need to flip the pattern.)

Measurements for 6-9 / 12-24 month dress (all measurements in inches):

A – 17.5 / 20

B – 5.5 / 6.25

C – 3.5 / 4

D – 14 / 15

E – 10.5 / 12

F – 2.25 /2.25

G – Connect corner of C to end of F

H – 6 / 7

I – 13 / 14

J – 7.5 / 10.5

In addition to these three pieces you will need 1/2 inch bias tape (66 / 70 inches).  We had a great time putting these together.  Here are a few shots of the final products.

Molly’s Kimono dress from the front.

Molly’s Kimono dress from the back.

Ms. Sassy Pants modeling hers (it wasn’t wrapped very well because she was extremely squirmy)!  It is a little big, but I think it is cute!

Tags: sewing

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