Upcycle kimono

As you might have seen on past blog posts or instagram photos, I had some opportunities to sew dresses using kimono fabric. I wanted to share a few tips I picked up while sewing modern style clothes using this kind of fabric. (1) Consider the fabric width and choose the pattern accordingly. If you buy a roll of kimono...Read More

I’m the first to admit that I’m not very skilled when it comes to crafts, but I seem to have quite a few friends that are! One such friend is an American that I met here in Japan, who started to find unique ways of upcycling kimonos that she would

What started as a simple diy kaftan top project became a Scarf Top with Kimono Sleeves. Really love the print in this H&M scarf and the final result!

Upcycling kimono into dresses has become a continual project. You can see my past kimono refashion posts here, but these mermaid dresses are by far my favorite. I’ve never tried one-shoulder style dresses in the past, and I’m pleasantly surprised to say these are comfortable to wear. You do not have to worry about dress slipping...Read More

Learn how to refashion an old oversized mens shirt into trendy kimono cardigan. Easy step-by-step tutorial for thrift store mens shirt refashion kimono. #refashion #mensshirt #kimono

Living a sustainably fashionable life need not be difficult. It can be as easy as supporting local brands and wearing […]

Living a sustainably fashionable life need not be difficult. It can be as easy as supporting local brands and wearing […]

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a step by step guide on how to make a Kimono using a scarf

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