Supplement 316 - Model #197 - 2020
Hello again. Since there really isn't anything I need to sew for myself , it seemed appropriate that I continue to sew for the mother to be in my life. It won't be long at all until she'll be getting up in the middle of the night. 😜
One of the beautiful aspects of sewing is that you can customize the patterns to suit the wearer. No more buying an XXL size just to get a robe that's long enough! This birthday gift was well received and put to use immediately.
Pattern Hints:
This pattern enlarges to a mostly shapeless wrap around style bathrobe. There is a nice sized shawl collar attached that can be made in a contrasting fabric or self fabric like mine.
This is a full figure pattern but I don't shy away from them anymore. Pretty consistently, I find that if I use a number on the Lutterloh scale that is 5 dots less than my actual measurement that I end up with a pattern that's the right size for me. Your experience may differ but, if you try out a few different sizes you're bound to find a combo that works for you.
Design Changes:
This robe pattern is so straight forward as well as oversized that there was really no point in fine tuning the fit. Lengthening the hem to fit a taller person was the only alteration needed. I didn't pay any attention to the size suggested for the pockets because I was using a block print fabric. There were several motifs that would have made fine pockets.
Fabric Used/Suggested:
Part of the reason this robe was such a welcome gift is the fabric I used to make it. The extra fluffy Sew Lush fabric that used to be nearly $40 per yard at JoAnn's somehow was still available on their last days of operation. I scored an entire bolt at just a few dollars per yard. This was fortunate since this robe took a full 5 yards at this length. That's alright, I know she'll enjoy snuggling up in it in the early mornings.
There are quite a few woven fabrics that would work well for this pattern. Even lighter weight fabrics could work nicely and give opportunities to showcase a contrasting fabric on the shawl collar. If you had a knit fabric in mind I would look for another pattern designed for knits. This one may be too oversized.
Closing Hints:
This robe pattern made a nice, uncomplicated bathrobe suitable in many fabrics. The shawl collar was the feature I was after and it wasn't disappointing. Everything sewed together like it should so I saved this pattern as a go to when I need a special gift for someone.
Now that Fall has arrived I'm feeling like I need a little cozy in my life. I just need the weather to cooperate with the transition into Fall. Here's hoping you're looking forward to Fall too. Happy sewing everyone,
Ann in Calif.
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