Kimonos are the ultimate throw-on cover up for nearly any occasion.
If you're into vintage kimonos however, be prepared with your needle and thread for a wee bit of hand stitching.
My first kimono was a black 1940s one with grey and purple silk lining that had shattered or ripped in many places.
I went through my stash box and found a gold silk shirt that I'd thrifted just for the fabric.
At last I could put it to use!
I cut large panels of the gold silk to cover up the damaged parts of the kimono lining, creating a large patchwork effect.
I folded over the edges of the new lining pieces, pressed them then pinned them onto the kimono which was lying flat.
Then I spent about an hour slip stitching the new lining pieces in place.
Today I wore it inside out because I liked the patchwork effect so much!
If you're into vintage kimonos however, be prepared with your needle and thread for a wee bit of hand stitching.
My first kimono was a black 1940s one with grey and purple silk lining that had shattered or ripped in many places.
I went through my stash box and found a gold silk shirt that I'd thrifted just for the fabric.
At last I could put it to use!
I cut large panels of the gold silk to cover up the damaged parts of the kimono lining, creating a large patchwork effect.
I folded over the edges of the new lining pieces, pressed them then pinned them onto the kimono which was lying flat.
Then I spent about an hour slip stitching the new lining pieces in place.
Today I wore it inside out because I liked the patchwork effect so much!
5 comments:
great idea about patching the linings to 'save' a garment.
You look fabulous!
Wow, that looks like a lot of work Desiree, but you did well, it looks great!
Erica
Thank you so much for your kind comments:))). If I have a hand sewing project I always pop on an old movie - time flies!
oooooh can't stop pervin at you hat collection!
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