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Kirsten Kimono Tee Pattern

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Category:

Sewing

Type:

Clothing

Fit:

Petite, Women, Tall

Item:

Shirt

Skill Level:

Novice

Basic Skills Necessary:

Sewing basic seams. Everything else is explained in the pattern.

Pattern Description:

This pattern is for a boat neckline kimono sleeved t-shirt with short sleeves. that is fitted (with negative ease) at the bust, but skims loosely over the waist and high hip.
I wanted a basic t-shirt, fast and easy to sew, flattering and relaxed fit. This more or less fits the bill.

What I like about a kimono tee is that it's a very relaxed style. It's also very easy and quick to sew: I timed the construction of the light blue dotted one and it took 71 minutes from cutting the fabric to wearing the finished shirt- including waiting for seams to cool after pressing them! That's what I call instant gratification " and since each t-shirt only took 70 cm of fabric, it's also a way to use remnants and fun prints that you just bought a meter of, because you just wanted the fabric (I'm not the only one who shops like that, right?)

But I also like that it's a nice blank canvas for a basic top that you can embellish with iron-on patches, embroidery, iron on prints made on your computer etc.

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

XS (bust = 84 cm/33") - XL (bust = 112 cm/44")

Materials:

This pattern is designed for knit fabric containing elastane (also often called lycra or spandex) to give it stretch. You will need about 75 cm fabric that is 140 cm (55) wide.

You Will Also Need:

Thread to match your fabric.
A stretch twin needle if you want a twin needle hem.
For style B: 80 cm of fold over elastic (FOE).

Pattern Reviews

Average Review (of 1 review)

Kristen Kimono Tee - Free, Fast and Formidable! May 11, 2013

CosmicCaro

I am 5'2", my measurements are 40-33-40 inches and I am about 155 lbs : I made a L.

I had both patterns (Kristen Kimono Tee and Blank Canvas Tee) printed and choose the Kimono Tee because it has fewer pages... It was easy and fast to sew.

I think the stay tape in the shoulder could be added to the instructions, but I'm new to sewing knits, so maybe it would have been OK without!?

I love the fit! I already cut 2 others, one with a burnout knit yoke ; I will ...

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