Learn how to draft a kimono sleeve pattern with this pattern making tutorial. This step by step kimono sleeve tutorial guides you through the process of using a close fit bodice block and and easy fit sleeve block to create a kimono sleeve block - but you can follow the method with any bodice and sleeve combo.
Just remember to make a toile / muslin of your kimono sleeve bodice as a prototype before you create the real thing.
I am using my ½ scale blocks in this tutorial which fit my ½ scale dress form perfectly - later in the week I'll be sharing the kimono styled garment I made for myself using this method, so do subscribe to be the first to see it when it goes live!
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Time stamps:
00:00 Intro
00:44 What you'll need
2:42 Tracing off the block
4:16 Front kimono bodice / sleeve block
9:16 Back kimono bodice / sleeve block
10:45 The basic kimono bodice / sleeve toile
13:47 Options for using the kimono block
15:15 What tutorials would you like to see?
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