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Kei Made
- February 21, 2026
Upcycling a Summer Kimono into a Tiered Skirt: DIY Guide
This yukata (summer kimono) had been sitting unused for a…
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- June 14, 2025
Making a Reversible Sash Belt from Vintage Kimonos
Last year I made a reversible Obi from two vintage…
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- December 7, 2024
Upcycling a Yukata into a Summer Dress: How I did it (Step‑by‑step)
Yukatas (summer kimonos) are pretty, but not always the most…
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- September 14, 2024
Upcycling a Kimono Sleeve into a Shoulder Bag
After turning the hem of a coffee-stained silk kimono into…
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- August 31, 2024
Turning a Kimono into Tacked Faux Wrap Skirt
My mother lent this silk kimono to a friend, and…
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- August 24, 2024
Making convincing 2-piece Kimonos for easy wearing
While wearing a kimono the traditional way is not that…
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- August 13, 2023
Upcycling a Kimono to make a 2-Piece Suit
I was going to transform this kimono into a two-piece…
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- July 8, 2023
Making a Nibushiki Kimono for easy wearing
Kimonos are very attractive, but they're also difficult to put…
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- June 19, 2023
Making a reversible obi from vintage kimonos
I was offloaded two pretty kimonos years ago: a pink…
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- June 18, 2023
Making a Japanese apron from a kimono – Step by step
I wanted a long sleeve apron that'll cover my sleeves…
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- June 6, 2023
Upcycling a Kimono to make a Ruffled Hem Skirt
I had this yukata (Japanese summer kimono) for a while,…
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- May 28, 2023
Upcycling a Yukata to make a Wrap Dress
This yukata (cotton kimono) was sleeping in my closet because…