Silk Wrap Robe with Patch Pockets
Dive into luxurious comfort with our made-to-measure sewing pattern for a chic wrap robe, featuring elegant shawl lapels and practical patch pockets.
When To Wear
This versatile wrap robe is perfect for a variety of relaxed and elegant settings, making it an ideal choice for:
- Lounging & Relaxation: Perfect for comfortable wear at home, offering effortless style and comfort.
- Bridal & Morning Prep: An elegant choice for pre-wedding preparations, spa days, or special occasion morning routines.
- Travel & Gifting: Lightweight and luxurious, ideal for sophisticated travel or as a thoughtful, handmade gift.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a relaxed, straight-cut silhouette designed to wrap around the body for a comfortable fit.
Neckline & Collar: Features a graceful draped shawl collar that forms a flattering V-neckline when wrapped.
Closure: a continuous wrap front secured with a self-fabric tie belt, allowing for adjustable cinching at the waist.
Sleeves: Set-in sleeves designed to fall approximately three-quarter length, offering a comfortable and unrestrictive fit.
Pockets: Two generously sized patch pockets are applied to the front, providing convenient storage.
Back: a clean, straight back design, featuring a subtle center back seam for tailored shaping.
Length: Finishes at an elegant above-the-knee length.
Waist: Defined and adjustable by the self-fabric tie belt.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. This pattern involves techniques such as constructing faced lapels, creating patch pockets, and setting in sleeves.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose lightweight, flowing fabrics with excellent drape for optimal comfort and an elegant finish:
- Silk satin
- Silk charmeuse
- Rayon challis
- Viscose twill
- Other silky blends
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing for the front facings and back neck facing
Cutter's Must
If the patterns have a double contour, they include seam allowances. If the contour is single, the patterns do not include seam allowances. Seam allowances: All seams - 1 cm. Attention! First, print out the paper patterns and lay them out on the fabric width (fabric width should be at least 150 cm) to determine how much material you will need.
- From main fabric:
- Back – 2 pieces
- Front – 2 pieces
- Front facing – 2 pieces
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Belt – 1 piece
- From fusible interfacing:
- Front facing – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
Sewing Instructions
When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match! Try to observe the grain line direction.
- Stitch the center back seam, press seam allowances to the left side and overlock.
- Stitch the darts on the front pieces. Press the dart folds towards the center.
- Press the top edge allowance of the pocket to the wrong side by 1 cm, then by another 3 cm, and topstitch. Overlock the side and bottom edges of the pocket, press to the wrong side, place on the front piece, and topstitch.
- Stitch the shoulder seams of the back and front, clipping the allowances at the corners, press towards the back and overlock. Stitch the collar seam, press seam allowances open. Attach the collar to the neckline, press seam allowances towards the collar.
- Stitch the shoulder seams of the front facings and neckline facing, clipping the allowances at the corners, press seam allowances open. Stitch the collar seam, press seam allowances open. Attach the collar to the neckline, press seam allowances towards the collar. Overlock the outer edge.
- Fold the front facing with the front piece right sides together and stitch the collar edge, front edge, and bottom edge. Secure the collar attachment allowances together.
- Set the sleeves into the open armholes according to the notches, press seam allowances and overlock. Stitch the side seams simultaneously with the sleeve seams, press seam allowances towards the back and overlock.
- Overlock the bottom edge of the garment and sleeves, press to the wrong side by 1 cm, then by another 2 cm, and topstitch.
- Fold the belt piece in half lengthwise, right sides together, and stitch along the long and one short side. Turn the belt right side out, turn in the seam allowances of the unstitched section, and topstitch at a distance of 0.7 cm from the edge around the perimeter of the belt.
