GOLDENROD AND SIENNA KIMONO

Summer is in full bloom. 

This goldenrod and sienna colored kimono

is a little shout out to Autumn, with

its delicate sunflowers. 

This sewing project was so easy. I picked up this silk blend scarf from Unique,

 and I knew that I could make it into a kimono in less than a hour. 

 I followed the steps in this post Kimono with Me...

I folded and laid out the scarf, 

found the center and cut only the top layer.

 Measured down on each side for the arm holes and sewed the sides.

Used a zig zag stitch on the opening, so the fabric won't unravel.

Straight Stuntin'

 

Jeans: Old Navy Rock Star
Belt:  Michael Kors
Tank: Mossimo

Shoes:  Steven by Steven Madden
Necklace:  Forever 21
Earrings: Classy Karat
Sunnies:  Chloe

Look back at it!

Trying to look dramatic

Usie with my photographer: dbass

Instagram:  violettog

KIMONO WITH ME...

Kimonos are so versatile. They can be worn during every season. Kimonos dress up the plainest of outfits. They're also a great transitional accessory.

Spring: Throw on one when the air is still a little crisp. 

Summer:  On hot days, slip on a sheer kimono.

Autumn: Start adding layers with a textured kimono. 

Winter:  Throw on a knit kimono to stay cozy.

I lucked up on this sheer fabric at Unique and knew it would make a great kimono.

This has to be the easiest sewing project ever. I held it up to me 

to see how long I want it to fall and laid it out and cut.

Next, while still folded in half, I measured down 22 1/2 inches and pinned it for the arm holes.

Then, simply cut straight down the middle of one side. (Make sure you don't cut both sides.)

Before sewing the front opening, I used tape instead of pins.

Epic Fail: The tape was so hard to get off and made the sheer unravel.

(I fixed it with a zigzag stitch)

I used a zigzag stitch to sew the seams under the arm holes.

(a regular stitch will rip and come undone)

PHOTO SHOOT

Courtesy:  dbass

Necklace: Forever 21
Belt:  Michael Kors

Sunnies: Ray Ban

Bag: Nila Anthony
Shoes:  Chinese Laundry

Instagram: @violettog

Instagram:  @violettog

KIMONO BABY

Kimonos are my new "go to" piece. A tank top and jeans are easily taken to the next level. Add a bold statement necklace and you're set. That's exactly what I did with this project.

I picked up this tribal/ethnic print at Unique and wasn't sure what to make.

To be completely honest, this kimono was supposed to be a dress.

I cut it wrong and it was too small. Hey, when life give

you lemons, make lemonade!

I used a wide sleeved dress as my pattern.

Took my yardstick to slant the bottom.

Cut straight down the middle of one side,

Sewed the arms and sides together.

To make a neat hem, I folded the edges twice and used tape instead of pins.

(p.s. it took a while to remove the little pieces of tape)

 Easy Breezy!

Tank: Target
Jeggings:  Walmart
Bracelets/Necklace:  Aliexpress

Instagram: @violettog