The first time I wore my vintage kimono, I immediately knew I needed more kimonos in my life. Then I figured the fastest way to get started was to copy the one I already had and then make smaller alterations. At first I wanted to make a really long one from a thick linen fabric but then one evening I got the idea to use one of my wax print fabrics.
The kimono itself is not that complicated but it still took me forever to finish it, I had a lot going on in the late spring and then I was in Stockholm all summer. Now that I’ve made one, I have lots of ideas for different versions. I’ve been struggling to find cardigans in second hand shops lately so I think the kimono might become a new wardrobe staple of mine.
Photos by Johanna Boyd
