Kimono inspired hoodie [NEW!! TUTORIAL ON PAGE 9] ..yaay.

[madpimp]

VIEW TUTORIAL ON HOW TO MAKE THIS ON PAGE 9!!
So, I have this thing, where i love the look of yukata [summer kimonos], and i love the look of obis, but i never have any real occasion in which i can wear it in an every day situation.

With that in mind, I tried to design a hoodie that captured the feeling of the colorful kimono prints, basic kimono construction, yet have something i could wear to the mall [or some public place] as well.


Construction:

The front wraps around and zippers down the side.

The jacket opens all the way up in the front, like a kimono..

I <3 huge hoods.  Also, i like the way the white hood pieces serve as a highlight for the neck line.


The obligatory artsy pose.. Here's what it looks like when I actually wear it.







The back.




And me just being stupid, trying to act cute for teh boyfriend.  Did I mention I'm 24 years old?




Ahh, let me know what you think, I want to make another one with this same type of theme in mind with slight mods, let me know if you have any ideas for upgrades!! [I was thinking a corset-obi, maybe? so i can tighten the middle area?]

ggthxkkbye


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Edit, here's another version of a kimono hoodie for you guys... just to show how this pattern can be modified:

[just_gemz]

WOW
This is awesome!
I love love love love it!
You look very cute in it

[perfectlyabstract]

 


.....i love it.....

[Daisy Decor]

Fabulous design and I like the fabric too.  Ingenious idea.

[_Suicidal_Angel_]

I LOVE THIS!

[svanalyn]

It's stunning. I want one of those!

[Lody]

Awesome design! Nothing to say for improvements.  To make it more kimono-esque, you could give it those wide sleeves, but of course that cuts down the wearable factor...
In any case, love it <3

[Endless_Stairs]

That is so cute and what an amazing idea. I love it!

Does the front stay in place with just the zipper?

[SuprStarDrgQueen]

I want one, so much!!
After reading Memoires of a Geisha Ive really started to see how useful and stunning kimonos are.
Congrats on making my day!

[pippiloti]

awesome......I love your idea...so original and beside, fabric and finishing are famouse...can you give a tutorial please...