Wrap kimono: pattern construction and sewing a robe

An elegant and classic piece of clothing, the wrap kimono blends comfort and style. An exquisite kimono robe can be a go-to item in your wardrobe, whether you’re lounging at home or searching for a chic cover-up.

Making your own wrap kimono gives you the freedom to select materials that perfectly suit your style and personality. Even for novices, pattern construction and sewing can be completely doable with the correct guidance, despite their initial fear.

We’ll guide you through each step of designing and sewing a wrap kimono in this article. You will acquire the self-assurance to craft a stunning and useful item that you can proudly wear, starting with taking precise measurements and ending with cutting and sewing the material.

A wrap kimono robe is a classic piece of clothing because it blends style and comfort. This tutorial will walk you through the basic steps of sewing and pattern construction so you can make your own wrap kimono that fits you perfectly. Whether you’re a novice or an expert sewer, you’ll discover helpful advice and unambiguous directions to make the process pleasurable and fulfilling.

Wrap kimono robe with sleeves

Before you start sewing a robe by hand, we must get ready:

• fabric – stretch satin with a pattern;
• plain satin for trim;
• interlining;
• threads, sewing accessories.

Description

A straightforward robe pattern with sleeves is designed for people in sizes 48–50. Direct marking of the parts on the fabric is advised. The cutting specifications and possible layouts for various material widths are displayed in the accompanying image.

From the primary fabric that requires cutting:

Back: one piece that is folded;

Shelves: two units;

Two pieces of sleeves;

Two pieces of pockets.

From plain satin, you must cut the following:

• belt;
• pocket facings – 2 pieces;
• sleeve facings – 2 pieces;
• facing of the front and back rollout – 1 piece.

To prevent stretching during continued use, cut the belt piece along the grain line. Using the bias thread, cut out the 9 cm wide (allowances included) piece for the facing.

Bind shoulder seams with pins or a basting stitch. Sew, use an overlocker to finish the edges, and iron the front allowances.

Stitch the sleeves onto the arm openings. Iron the sleeve allowances after overcasting their edges and folding them over the sleeves.

Iron the bias tape after folding it in half along the long side. Place the right side against the right side of the sleeve’s lower edge, secure with pins, and sew. Next, iron the tape and turn it back. Near the stitching seam, we baste and stitch along the front side.

We’ll work on the pockets after that. To strengthen them, interlining will be used to reinforce the exterior of the facing.

We use facing to process the pockets’ upper edge, then we overcast the remaining three sides, fold them over, and iron them.

We identify the best locations for the pockets. We sew and pin the pockets in these locations.

The product is folded with the right side inside out, secured with pins, and the sleeve and side seams are sewn together in a single pass.

We stitch along the arc’s smooth line in the corner. We iron and overlock the allowances’ edges.

Using the technology mentioned above, we iron the seams and process the front and back necklines with facing.

The lower edge of the wrap robe is overlocked, folded, ironed, and stitched.

Lastly, the belt will be sewn. The blank is folded in half, pinned, and stitched along one end and all long sides. We invert the component. The second short side’s cuts should be folded inside out. Put some iron on the belt. Draw a finishing line encircling the whole area.

A stunning dressing gown suitable for the home is prepared!

Home lace kimono dressing gown with one-piece sleeves

Not only can home apparel be made to be functional and comfortable, but it can also look very elegant. We advise you to use lace fabric to sew this dressing gown.

With the most basic pattern, even someone without dressmaking experience can sew it with ease. The richness of the fabric successfully counteracts the cut’s simplicity.

What you’ll need to sew a dressing gown is:

• lace fabric, width 1.5 m – 1.7 m;
• fabric for processing cuts, staple, silk, satin will do – 0.5 m;
• threads to match the fabric;
• sewing tools.

Description

It is not required to construct the pattern for this model in its preliminary form. All of the markings will be done right on the fabric. In order to facilitate understanding, the following photos show the actions in the schematic order.

We need an even edge, so if your fabric has scallops around the edges, you must cut them off.

The cloth should be folded in four. As indicated by the suggested pattern, mark it. Modify the kimono wrap robe pattern if you are sewing a product of a different length. The sleeve width should stay the same in size. We cut it out after marking the lines for the side seam and the sleeve bottom. Here, the rounded line is used to join the two lines.

The cloth should be unfolded to lie in two layers. Mark starting from the middle line along the fold line, allowing 9 cm for each direction. This will be the back’s neckline. Using a marker, locate and sketch the front’s middle line. As per the above-mentioned scheme, designate the front roll-out. Along the indicated triangle, cut out.

The front piece still needs to be cut along the middle line. In this instance, you can choose to round the edges of the cuts.

Take a measurement of the overall length of the neck roll-out and shelf cuts.

Cut a strip the necessary length. Its width ought to be 11.5 cm.

We sew a strip along the edges of the shelves, the back roll, the bottom edge, and the sleeves. We also fold the facing and the main part with the right sides together. After flipping them onto the facing, iron the allowances.

Glue the sleeve and side seams together.

Sew the aforementioned seams.

Make a bias binding that is 45 mm wide. Make two opposing folds in the binding with a special tool.

If you don’t have one of these tools, fold the clothes by hand and iron them.

Close the edges by sewing the binding onto the side seams.

Fold and iron the allowance edges on the edging strips. Closing the stitching seam allowance edges, fold the edging in half and bast.

Stitch on the front side, 1-3 mm away from the stitching seam.

Using the finishing fabric, make a belt.

Kimono robe with sewn-on sleeves

A basic, comfortable robe is a must-have item for the house. Such a model will only take a minimal amount of time and expertise to sew.

Pattern for kimono robe fits sizes 44–48.

To sew, we employ:

• fabric;
• threads, sewing accessories.

Description

The image below displays the specifics of the cutting.

We must stop doing:

• back – 1 piece with a fold;
• front – 2 pieces;
• sleeves – 2 pieces with a fold;
• belt – 1 piece with a fold;
• belt loops – 2 pieces.

Cut out the pieces after marking them on the fabric. Use an overlock to process each and every edge. Stitch the shoulder seams on them by using pins.

Use the main piece to pin the sleeves. At the same time, take note of how the product’s shoulder seams and the sleeves’ center line coincide. Run a machine stitch.

Stitch after pinning the robe’s side seams and sleeves.

Iron and create counterfolds on the belt loops.

After determining the ideal height by trying on, pin the belt loops on the side seams of the front of the robe.

Fold the allowances to the wrong side and iron the belt blank. Bind the belt in half, sew, and press.

Stitch the robe’s lower edge to the incorrect side after folding it.

Constructing a robe pattern according to individual sizes

You can always create your own templates if you’d rather not use pre-made ones.

We will require the following measurements for calculations:

• hip volume (HV);
• neck circumference (NC);
• back length (BL);
• length of the product (DI).

Back

Mark point (∙) A and set aside the 1⁄4 (OB + 4 cm) computed value from it. Mark (∙) B. Take a vertical measurement down from (∙) A and put (∙) B. Fill in the rectangle, adding (∙) G.

Set aside AZ = 2 cm and AI = 1/6 OS for rolling out.

Measure down 3 cm from (∙) B. Build the IK shoulder line. The back pattern, which follows KGVZI points, is ready.

Sleeve

Set aside segment BD horizontally to the left from (∙) B. It can have a value of AB, 2/3 AB, or 3⁄4 AB. Depending on what you’re craving.

Measure down 1⁄2 AB from (∙) D. Insert (∙) E. Once the rectangle is finished, we mark (∙) Zh. The shoulder line is extended to the point where it intersects with segment DE. We indicate (∙) L. The shoulder pattern is finished. It goes through the LKZHE points. The fabric fold during cutting is found on the ZHE line. (∙) M is the armhole’s limit. KM = 20 cm is the standard line value, but you are free to adjust it.

Front

We take DS from (∙) A and put (∙) H. From this (∙) a horizontal line is drawn to the right. We measure the value along it that corresponds to the length of the segment AB. We indicate (∙) O.

We place 10–15 cm down from (∙) Z, then (∙) P. We create a shelf rollout pattern curve. A straight line representing the side is drawn from (∙) P to (∙) O. We set aside 3–4 cm from (∙) P along the bisector and draw a pattern line representing the side corner.

Should you desire a petite curtain, our measurements begin at (∙) O and go down 5–9 cm. OS is equal to 5 cm if there is no drapery. The shelf’s design is complete; its lines intersect KGROI points.

Collar

We must determine the total length of the segments IS and ZI in order to construct a collar resembling a shawl.

The length that results is measured vertically. Label A and B with ∙.

We then sketch GD = 5-8 cm, BG = 15 cm, and AB = 10 cm.

The primary component patterns are prepared. We cut out a length for the belt that is equal to two OB and the appropriate width.

Robe with a hood

The suggested design for a robe with a hood was created many years ago and appeared in the Soviet journal "Rabotnitsa." With a standard 1.3 x 1.8 m piece of terry cloth, you can create a kimono-style robe by using an easy and, most importantly, waste-free cutting technique.

We use the fabric to mark the midline. We create symmetrical markings out of it.

Note that the hood connects to the robe at this point, so there’s no need to cut along that 16 centimeter line.

You can make pockets out of squares that measure 17 cm by 17 cm.

Sewing sequence

The sleeves are first sewn into the armhole. The side and sleeve seams are then sewn. Stitch the hood’s corners and lower portion to the neck. You can use bias tape to finish the cuts on the shelves and hem, or you can simply overcast, fold over, and sew.

Ready-made patterns for robes

A silk kimono robe can be sewed using easy-to-use pre-made patterns. They fit a range of sizes.

By examining the dimensions listed below, you can select the appropriate option:

• 36 (chest-waist-hips): 82-66-88 cm;
• 38 (chest-waist-hips): 86-70-92 cm;
• 40 (chest-waist-hips): 90-74-96 cm;
• 42 (chest-waist-hips): 94-78-100 cm;
• 44 (chest-waist-hips): 98-82-104 cm;
• 46 (chest-waist-hips): 102-86-108 cm;
• 48 (chest-waist-hips): 106-90-112 cm;
• 50 (chest-waist-hips): 110-94-116 cm;
• 52 (chest-waist-hips): 114-98-120 cm;
• 54 (chest-waist-hips): 118-102-124 cm.

Kimono robe in patchwork style

An extremely creative rendition of a cozy kimono robe. Using the diagram, you can create a pattern based on your measurements.

Calculations will be used to determine the squares’ dimensions based on the desired length of the final product. There are sixty squares on the bottom and thirty squares on top of the robe.

We advise lining a robe when sewing one. It will be warmer and appear more organized inside in this scenario. Decorative piping finishes the hem and lower edges of the sleeves. It is four centimeters wide. Buttons hold the shelves in place.

Another clever solution used in the model is the inclusion of buttons with loops at the hem and bottom of the sleeves. This enables you to use the robe as a sleeping bag by narrowing the sleeves if needed.

Traditional kimono robe pattern

You can use the suggested pattern to sew such a lovely silk robe.

Steps	Description
1. Choose Fabric	Select a lightweight fabric like cotton or silk for a comfortable kimono.
2. Take Measurements	Measure your bust, waist, hips, and desired length to create a custom fit.
3. Create Pattern	Draw a basic pattern on paper based on your measurements, including front, back, and sleeve pieces.
4. Cut Fabric	Pin the pattern to your fabric and carefully cut each piece.
5. Sew Pieces Together	Sew the shoulder seams first, followed by the sides and sleeves.
6. Attach Belt	Sew a matching belt to wrap around the waist, securing the kimono.
7. Finish Edges	Hem all edges to prevent fraying and give a polished look.

A rewarding project that blends the elegance of traditional design with the coziness of contemporary clothing is making a wrap kimono robe. You may create a garment that is both stylish and practical by paying close attention to the sewing instructions and pattern construction.

Making the robe allows for personal creativity, whether you’re making it for yourself or as a gift. You can truly make your kimono unique by adjusting the length, adding pockets, or selecting an unusual fabric.

Building a wrap kimono gets easier with practice, and you can use the abilities you acquire for other sewing projects. Savor the fulfillment of creating something by hand that showcases your effort and sense of style.

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