Sew a Low-Waste Kimono

Learn the principles of making a garment with simple shapes, marking  & cutting the fabric according to a lay plan instead of paper pattern pieces. Low-waste & zero-waste patterns aim to use as much of the fabric as possible & using rectangular pattern pieces makes this possible. This unisex kimono is sewn with French seams for a beautiful finish on the inside. It includes pockets, a belt & belt loops as well as traditional details such as the standing neckband all around the front. We have 2 sizes to fit up to 70” hip/bust/chest for women & men.

This class runs over 2 sessions, a total of 5 hours. In the first session, you’ll cut your pieces & begin sewing them together. There are some things you can continue with at home if you want to, and then return for the second session to finish up your kimono. The class…