Hi everyone!
It’s been over due for a DIY sewing project and I wanted to share a recent project I have done. I’ve been slightly obsessed with kimono cardigans. So one day, it came to me to that I could make a kimono using a caftan. I found this really cute caftan from Ross ($8.99).
It was fairly simple to make. I laid the caftan flat on a table and cut a straight line down the middle.
I then folded and pinned both sides of the fabric where I cut and sewed down the hem of each side.
Here’s the final result.
My tank top ($1.90) and jeans ($9.80) are from Forever 21+. My shoes are from Rue 21 ($6.00).
This kimono has been multifunctional. I have used it as a cover up for swimming and to wear around the house as an alternative to my fleece house coat. I hope you enjoyed reading this post. Be on the look out for more of my DIY projects.
Brandi
Lovely.Multifaceted.Chic. 
LOVE this! Looks amazing on you!
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Thanks Hil!
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This is your looks! The hair and the color purple both compliment you well!
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Thank you! I appreciate it 🙂
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Great job! That color is amazing on you. Feel free to check out our blog, http://www.twinspiration.co 🙂
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Thanks so much!
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I love the kimono you made, but I also think it looks great as a caftan. Someone somewhere needs to invent a way to have it both ways.
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Thanks:-) I was thinking the same thing.
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Seriously, if only I had my own personal seamstress in my closet, and I could say “Take this caftan and make it a kimono for Thursday” or “rip the sleeves off this dress, summer is coming”, and then “OK, it’s september, I need you to put the sleeves BACK on the dress”
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I know… I should have got another caftan so I can alternate.
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