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3 Step Kimono

Posted on Apr 17, 2015

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3 Step Kimono
Make a beautiful kimono with 3 simple stitches! Watch the quick video tutorial here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykSdDWzwq14">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykSdDWzwq14</a>

Step 1

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

Step 2

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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

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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

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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

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

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