Approx.

finished size: 58-1/2" Long

S-M (Hip up to 42") and
L-XL (Hip up to 55")

Kimono Robe

by Susan Terpin for Connecting Threads

Fabrics

4514 Spring Celebration

Lawn Tomato

3-1/2 yds

4527 Hanabi Pink Lawn

3-1/2 yds

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4531 Sashiko Stars Lawn

Tomato

1-1/2 yds

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Kimono Robe
by Susan Terpin for Connecting Threads

Pattern Basics
We encourage breaking the rules, but here are a few
things you might want to keep in mind:
Please read through all the instructions carefully
before beginning a project. Every effort has been
made to ensure the accuracy of this pattern.
All instructions use a " seam allowance unless
otherwise stated.
Back stitch at the start and end of each line of
stitching.
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Common Quilting Acronyms:

FQ = fat quarter (18" x 22")
FE = fat eighth (18" x 11")
WOFQ = width of fat quarter
WOF = width of fabric

1
3-1/2 yds

WS = wrong side of fabric

RS = right side of fabric
RST = right sides together
WST = wrong sides together
HST = half square triangle

A - Two 60" x 38"

(S-M) or
A - Two 60" x WOF
(L-XL)

2
3-1/2 yds

Approx. finished size: 58-1/2" Long

S-M (Hip up to 42") and
L-XL (Hip up to 55")

B - Two 60" x 38"

(S-M) or
B - Two 60" x WOF
(L-XL)

3
1-1/2 yds

C - Two 8" x 22"

D - Three 8" x WOF
E - Two 6" x WOF

Directions

11-1/2"

Additional cutting:

7"

1. Cut one A in half to make two narrow long 60" pieces.

These are your front pieces. Rotate either the fronts or
back piece so that the direction of the print will be the
same on the front and back of the kimono.
2. Lay the front pieces WST and cut front neck template H
from the upper center front corners.
poT

tnorF retneC

26"

6. Lay the As and Bs on top of each other matching the side

seam. Measure 26" down from the under arm and mark
each fabric. This is the top of the side split.

Construction:
7. Join the A fronts to the A back, RST. Repeat with Bs.

3. Fold the back panel in half and cut the back neck template
J from the upper center back on the fold.
Center Back Fold

Top

J
8. Stitch the A fronts to the A backs from the top of the
split, up to the under arm, pivot and then down the sleeve.
Repeat with the Bs. IMPORTANT: back stitch at the top
of the split and do not sew past your marks.

Fold

Clip

Clip

4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 on the B lining pieces.

5. From the top, measure down A 11-1/2" on each side and
mark. From this point, measure towards the center 7"
and mark. At the bottom corners measure toward the
center 7" and mark. Cut out this section. Repeat for the B
lining pieces

9. Clip into seam allowance at under arm seam.

10. Press all seams open, and turn RS out.

18. Starting at the top of the split, stitch down each side
1/8" from the folded edge joining A and B together.

Neck band:
11. Remove any selvage from the (neck band) Ds. Join the
three Ds end-to-end, RST. Press the seams open.

12. Fold D in half and press along the length of the band
WST, making a strip 132" x 4".
13. Lay the band on the RS of the A Kimono matching the
raw edge to the front edge of A, pin in place all the way
from the hem around the neck curve and back down to
the hem. Clip into the neckline 3/8" approximately and
a 1/2" apart to make the curve sit flat onto the band.

Sleeve bands:
19. Prepare the sleeve bands C. Join the short ends to make
a loop RST. Press the seam open.

20. Fold and press 1/2" to the WS on one edge of the

band.

A
C

14. Lay the B Kimono on the neck band D RST and pin in
place, so the neck band D is sandwiched between A and
B and matching the shoulder seams. Sew.
15. Turn the Kimono RS out and press. Trim excess band
length.

21. Turn the kimono inside out and push the outside sleeve
A inside the lining sleeve B WST. Make sure the seams
match and nothing is twisted.
22. Slip the sleeve bands over the lining and outer sleeve
matching the raw edges and the seam at the bottom of
the sleeve. (Not the folded edge). Stitch using a scant
1/2" seam allowance.

Side splits:
16. Fold and press 1/2" to the WS on each side of the splits.

17. Carefully pin A and B kimonos together around the

splits.

23. Turn the kimono RS out. Fold the sleeve band to the

outside and cover the first line of stitching. Pin and

stitch 1/8" from the folded edge. Tip: this is a good
time to use a walking foot to keep all the layers
together.

28. Stitch 1/8" from edge all the way around the tie. If you
wish you can attach the tie at the back of the kimono by
stitching the center of the tie to the center back of the
kimono just below your waist level.

E
C

D
Finishing:

24. Hem to desired length. Choose length, then measure
1" longer than finished length. Cut excess fabric away
and press 1/2" to the lining side. Fold and press 1/2" to
the lining side again. Stitch 1/8" from first fold.

1/2"
1/2"

25. Join tie pieces E, end to end RST. Press seams open.
26. Fold RST along the length of the tie and stitch raw
edges together. Leave a 6"opening in the middle of the
tie.

6"
27. Clip the corners, and turn RS out. Fold the seam
allowance into the opening and press the tie.

Cutting Suggestions
D
D

E
E
C

Selvage

Selvage

Selvage

Templates

Top

Center Front

Center Back Fold

Top

When copied
this square
should measure
1"