Hi everyone. We are well into Autumn here in Australia. It cools down a lot in the evenings, so I’ve been putting Umi in a warm sleeping sack when she goes to bed. Underneath the sleeping sack, she wears this kimono onesie. I like it a lot because it’s light enough to layer, but will keep her tummy covered if we take the sleeping sack off. Remember the kimono top sewing pattern I shared recently? This one is the onesie version!
There are two snap buttons at the bottom of this kimono which keep the fabric closed between the baby’s legs. You can either use snap buttons which you sew on by hand, or you can use snap pliers. Before I left the US to move back to Australia, I bought myself a pair of KAM snap pliers from Amazon (below) – I’m SO HAPPY I did! It’s very easy to use and gives that professional touch to your sewing projects.
Fabric Choice
I had planned to use a grey marle knit for this project, but I didn’t have enough fabric so I used a light blue knit instead. I think it looks ok, but it does look rather boy-ish. Dave thinks it makes Umi look like she is wearing scrubs…maybe I should add a bow at the front or something?
Kimono Onesie Free Sewing Pattern
Today I am guest blogging over at So Sew Easy. You’ll find the sewing tutorial and pattern for this baby kimono onesie over on their website. Like my recent baby kimono top sewing pattern, I’ve made this kimono onesie in two sizes (3-6, 6-9 months).
In Japan, you often see the kimono onesie and the kimono top sold together as a set. I think they make a really nice baby gift together. I’ll certainly be adding them to my list of handmade baby shower gift ideas!
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Embroider some little daisies around the sleeve hems. 😉
Oooh great idea Liz!
Love it so cute. I just had my first grandson would like to make one. Would you have a video showing step by step thank you. Kimono onesie.
Hi Marilyn! So glad ou like it 🙂
No I haven’t done a video for this, but that is a very good idea!
I live in uk and would love to make a longer sleeved version of this onsi with legs . Have you thought of doing that for much cooler nights.
Hi Sally,
That sounds like a great idea! I think it was just super hot when I made this kimono onesie pattern from Umi so I didn’t think of a long sleeved version. I wonder if you just extended the arm and legs of the pattern and tapered them a bit, you could turn it into a winter onesie?
Hi Rin,
I”m so pleased to have found your site – thank you for this gorgeous pattern. Im about to be a first time mum to a summer baby in the UK and I’m wondering if there is any reason why I wouldn’t make this a little smaller for a new born? I’d love to hear your thoughts on that.
Hi Tanja,
Yes definitely, you can make a smaller version for a newborn. These kimono style clothes are great for newborns who don’t have neck control yet. No need to pull tight necklines over their wobbly heads!
C’est adorable! Je vais vite le faire pour mon 8ème petit-enfant ^-^ .
Merci!
Joyeuse semaine
Mahalo nui loa from Hawaii and first time grandma to be and inspired to get back into sewing with some local fabric prints and of course the soft Japanese fabrics ! Thanks for the pattern upload
You are welcome! Thank you for visiting all the way from Hawaii 🙂 Local Hawaiian prints sound amazing!
Hi. I made this and found it most easy to see and very practical to use. Thank you for pattern. I am from India.