Kimono cuffs

I've had this stunning red and purple kimono in my collection for a while now and have been trying to think what would be the best product to apply it to. 

The colours and motifs are so strong and I love the combination of flowers, butterflies and hexagons. I've already used some of the motifs for necklaces in my store which you can find here.  

I decided to create some cuff bracelets and here is the outcome! One is a red cuff with a purple button and the other is a purple cuff with a red button. The colours and motifs are perfect for using as decorative items.

Each cuff has a canvas strap inside it to give it strength and makes it easy to wrap around the wrist.

The cuffs are held closed with a button and elastic closure. The elastic means that the size can be adjusted to each wrist.

I covered the buttons with a co-ordinating kimono fabric and hand sewed them onto the cuff.

These cuffs make a great addition to any outfit and can be worn on their own or as a pair.

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Kimono cuff bracelets

We love vintage kimono fabrics and Japanese cottons at Cheeky Leopard and they lend themselves so beautifully to many different products in my store, including these fabulous cuff bracelets.

I'm naturally drawn to bright colours and with each bracelet, I like to take my time to choose the right design. The design can't be too big, otherwise you won't see enough of it, in such a small space.

Each cuff has a canvas strap inside. This gives it strength, but also means that it is flexible so that it fits around the wrist easily. I back each cuff with a solid cotton fabric, using a colour that compliments the main design.

Each cuff is held closed with a complimentary kimono-covered button and brightly coloured elastic loop. The elastic means that the cuff can expand to fit different-sized wrists.

If bright colours are not your thing, this cuff bracelet below is more subdued with its pretty black and white butterfly design. There are touches of red in the body of the butterflies so I decided to use a red backing to match it.

This cuff is held closed with a hexagon print kimono-covered button and red elastic loop.

These cuffs are a great addition to any outfit and make a lovely gift for someone special. It could also be matched to one of the silk scarves or kimono clutch bags which can all be found in my store.

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New cuffs

Last week I mentioned some kimono cuffs I was working on. Well, they are now finished and in my store! I'm so happy with them and love their summery colours. Wear them with a cotton dress and pair with a kimono necklace or kimono clutch bag to finish off an outfit.

You can find them in my store here.

Kimono cuffs

On Sunday I got busy with the sewing machine and ran up a few more kimono cuffs! They are really fun to make and I love choosing the combination of fabrics for each one. The top fabric is made of vintage kimono fabric and the underneath fabric (that sits agains the wrist) is generally made from cotton. I like to use a colour that contrasts with the kimono fabric and adds a bit of zing! The cuff is stiffened by adding a canvas strap which is sandwiched between the kimono fabric and cotton. I then hold it closed with a button and elastic loop closure. Each button has been carefully chosen to compliment the kimono fabric.

You can find this cuff in my store here and I will be adding more cuffs over the next few days.

Each cuff is a unique item but would look fab worn on its own or with a variety of other cuffs.

I chose a red and cream kimono covered button for this cuff.

I like to wear it with the button facing upwards, but it could be swivelled around to show the pretty maple leaf design instead.

 This cuff is made from a pretty coral maple leaf design.

You can see the flash of bright green cotton on the inside.

A new addition?

I have been wanting to make jewellery items out of kimono fabrics for a while now, but was unsure how to make them. At the weekend I got busy playing with fabrics and after a lot of fiddling, I came up with this kimono cuff idea! I have used kimono fabric on the outer side and a contrasting cotton fabric on the inner side, with strong canvas strap in between the fabric pieces to add stiffness. Each cuff has been finished off with a rose button and neon pink elastic loop closure. I'm thinking of trying more in varying widths and colours and may even add charms and tassels to some of them too! They would look great worn on their own, or in a group in a selection of widths and colours together.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.