Directions for the 2017 Kimono pattern beta test

They will be better directions later. Odds are we are going to move to
video directions.
 
The seam allowance is drafted for 1/4 “but the pattern has been designed to work with
a wider allowance. (Because who really has a 1/4 foot?)
 
The order of the Kimono assembly is important, especially for the back and sleeves.
BODY
1. Mark the notches on the sleeve and body.
 
2. Sew the 2 FRONTs together at "seam 12".
 
3. Sew the BACK to the front at "seam 1&2" only (do Not sew the sides yet).
 
4. Hem “Hem 6" on both fronts. It is important that "Hem 6” is finished before
adding the collar.
 
5. a. Fold one end of the COLLAR under to form a 1/4" hem.
   b. Start on the left front and pin COLLAR to the body at "Seam4" stop 1 inch
before the end of "seam4” (The COLLAR will be longer than the body. )
   C. Fold the extra COLLAR under to form a hem and pin even with the edge of
the body.
 
Note: you may need to cut some from the end of the COLLAR to get it to fold
under.
 
SLEEVES
 
1. Mark the notches on the sleeve and body.
 
2. Use the 3 notches to a line the SLEEVE to the body.
 
3. Sew "seam 7” (Only sew between the 1st and 3rd notch). Mack sure you use
back stitch to lock in the seam on both ends.
 
4.  Sew "Hem 1"  It's a good idea to lay the sleeve flat and iron "Hem 1" from
the bottom of one side of the sleeve all the way across to the other side. (I like
to include the sleeve side of “seam 7" with hem and sew all the way from corner
to corner.
 
5. Now form the cuff buy turning under "Hem 2” and sew only between the
notches.
 
6. Sew "seam 8” it’s a good idea to start at the bottom of the sleeve and sew to
the cuff.  Also helps if you stop sewing 1/4" or 6mm before you reach the cuff.
 
Back to the body.
 
1. Start around 1/4 "(6mm) from the arm pit and sew "Seam 5” from
top to bottom.  
2. Depending on the cut and seam allowance you used they may be up
to 1/4 inch of extra cloth at the bottom.  Simply cut it off even.
3. Fold under; sew "Hem 11” Post/send photos to our Facebook
page and you’re done.