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Kei Made
- March 21, 2026
DIY Donut Snood: A Quick Scarf Upcycle
I had a full-sized scarf—soft, pretty, but heavy and forever…
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- 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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- July 26, 2025
Sheet Happens: Sewing Dresses from a Single Bed Sheet
I have a queen-size bed, but picked up a single…
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- July 12, 2025
Upcycling Knit Tops into a Reversible Twist Beanie
After my two knit tops shrunk (or stretched) in the…
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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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- June 7, 2025
Making a Slouchy Beanie from a Knit Top
I bought this knit top almost 15 years ago. It's…
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- May 31, 2025
Converting a T-shirt to a Gathered Yoke Pattern
The general idea to converting a t-shirt pattern into a…
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- May 17, 2025
Sewing an Easy Smock Dress
I wanted a light breezy dress with long sleeves to…
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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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- May 18, 2024
Sewing Easy Cargo Pants (from a flannelette bed sheet)
After making a tiered skirt, a wrap dress, and culotte…