Instant Cozy Kimono Robe Made from Blanket

You won't believe how easy it is to make one of these.
It's also super comfy and cozy.
You'll want to make all your blankets and comforters into kimono robes.

My family were given a couple of fuzzy warm kimono robes like this when we lived in Japan.
I wanted to make one ever since then and it turned out to be really easy.
I've made a bunch of them since then. It's one of my favorite sewing projects.
People really like these robes.

Danielle and little Rhett hang out in cozy comfort. Steve Cooke models the same deluxe model with monkish hood down, prior to adding the holstein/ermine trim.

Step 1 Make Three Cuts in the Blanket

Make the cuts as shown in the diagram.

If you're going to add a hood and don't want a seam against the back of your neck you can leave the triangular tab as shown in the photo. Otherwise cut it off as seen in the drawing.

Comments

[TechDante]

saw this in one of the make volumes but forgot which one. but it is so easy to make i knocked one up in twenty minuets even with my man sewing skills. this was just the start plan to make a better one as soon as i can borrow a sewing mahine from a relative

[karen mallory]

it didn't take long at all and real simple, the men love it for the cold weather

[rhett]

Hey Tim, this was such a great present, we use ours all the time still!

I just found out they sell versions of these on TV without the cool cow fringe for $19.95:

https://www.freesnuggie.com

Warning: I do not endorse the made-for-tv version, and highly recommend people make their own with this instructable instead. I just thought it was funny that these hit mainstream.

[rhett]

On closer inspection, the "snugglies" don't even have a hood! It looks like you have a product here that can one-up the snugglie.

[Warlrosity]

No, Snuggie, Snug-ie

[kiss10]

This was great! I have wanted one of these for awhile, but wasn't really into the thin fleece the snuggies and slankets are made of - so I made one out of an old comforter I had, its awesome! I wanted big sleeves, so I stitched mine closed, but it still came out great. Soon I'm going to add some trim with bias tape, and possibly a hood... Unfortunately, there was not enough blanket for one :o( - but if I can find some complimentary fabric I might add it. Thanks!

[zus]

Im going to goodwill tonight for sure and making me a BA Kimono I remember back when i lived in hawaii going to bone dance's and i used to love wearing my kimono sadly it doesnt fit anymore but this is really cool brings me back great instructable :)

[grannyideas]

Wallmart sells pretty cheap fabrics--like fleece , which comes 60" wide; but you better hurry because they are discontinuing their fabric section. On the other hand, now might be a good time to buy it because they'll probably be clearancing it out soon. I've made ponchos out of fleece that were 60" X 60"--just cut a hole in the center for your head to poke through. Edges do not fray, so you could either cut fringe in the fabric or leave plain.

[brettbarth]

I'm not sure all Wal-Marts are discontinuing their fabric. One in my area did stop selling it, but continues to sell some little things, while the other still sells fabric.

[morbius42076]

My girlfriend bought me a nice robe from Sears for X-mas one year. Cost her bout $80. Still have it. Use it alot. Think I'll make her one. Yours looks like it could be warmer than mine. Cudos!

[bluelizard3]

wow it looks really easy. I've always wanted a blanket robe. I love this style and I am excited about making one.

[hermenegilda]

I think that this pattern seems like this cloth anime doll:
http://dollmaker.nunodoll.com/anime/rurouni.html
(Runo is a great doll maker).

[chub]

I'd like to try this but I don't get it. Perhaps it is my unfamiliarity with the structure of a kimono. How does it go together? Where do you put your big stitches?

[misteek]

this is awesome, but i need a more detailed guide. anyone want to rewrite it in more detail? great idea though!

[hack124x768]

It's fuzzy and warm. :) I am SO wearing this to school tomorrow.

[jackfr0st]

where is it that you sew ? please clarify

[Kiteman]

Nice Instructable, and easy to turn into a costume for the short warrior in your life...

[jnixon]

That is really cool. I need to find an awesome looking blanket to make one out of.