I made my own kimono - Didn't take anytime at all!

As it's festival season and the on trend at the moment is kimonos!
I researched and they all cost quite a bit. To be fair, Summer hasn't got long left so I wouldn't get much use out of it.
However, I looked through my wardrobe and found a tasseled top which I brought from Primark about 2 years ago and in that time have only worn it once! I thought it was time to get rid of it but then came up with the idea of making it into a tasseled kimono!

Here is what it looked like before I transformed it:

In my opinion it doesn't look like the most flattering top you've ever seen. It felt too over sized and just didn't do anything positive for my body. One thing I do like about it is the pattern, it's not just a simple lace design, there has actually been some thought put into it.

However, pushing that aside, I began to cut... yes CUT down the middle of the top, making sure it was a straight line.

Here is the finished look of the own made kimono:

The finished look!

Once I had cut down the middle of the top I found that you may have to stitch the part where you cut to the inside of the top to avoid the material fraying.

This took no time at all. If you aren't one to splash out on something you'll hardly wear, then simply find an old loose fitting top and cut down the middle! With or without tassels.

Much love

ChristyJane
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