Long Shawl-Collar Bathrobe with Patch Pockets
Introducing a women's sewing pattern for a luxurious, long wrap-style bathrobe, designed with an elegant shawl collar and practical patch pockets.
When To Wear
This bathrobe is designed for luxurious comfort and style, making it an ideal choice for:
- Relaxed Mornings & Evenings: Perfect for leisurely starts or unwinding after a long day in ultimate comfort.
- Spa-Like Indulgence: Enhance your self-care routine, providing a chic wrap for pre- or post-bath and beauty treatments.
- Elegant Loungewear: A sophisticated addition to your home wardrobe, ideal for comfortable lounging or casual home entertaining.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A relaxed, straight silhouette designed to wrap elegantly, offering comfort without excessive bulk.
Neckline & Collar: Features a graceful shawl collar that extends into the front facings, providing a soft, flowing frame for the neckline.
Closure: A self-fabric tie belt cinches the waist, securing the wrap front and defining the figure.
Sleeves: Long, full-length set-in sleeves offer comfortable coverage.
Pockets: Two generously sized patch pockets are positioned at the front, adding practicality and a relaxed aesthetic.
Back: Clean, unadorned back panel maintains a smooth and elegant drape.
Length: Midi length, falling approximately to the mid-calf, offering sophisticated coverage.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires skills in constructing a shawl collar, setting sleeves, subtle dart work, and finishing details for a polished outcome.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose soft, medium-weight fabrics with a beautiful drape to complement the relaxed silhouette:
- Velvet or Velour for a rich, luxurious look as pictured.
- Flannel or Fleece for warmth and ultimate comfort.
- Plush terry cloth or waffle weave for a classic spa robe feel.
Additional Supplies
No additional notions are required.
CUTTER'S MUST
- From main fabric:
- Back – 1 piece on fold
- Front – 2 pieces
- Front facing – 2 pieces
- Collar – 1 piece
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Belt – 1 piece
Sewing Instructions
- Stitch darts on front pieces. Trim seam allowances with an overlocker to 0.7 cm.
- Overlock the upper edge of the pocket, press to the wrong side, and topstitch. Overlock the side and bottom edges of the pocket, press to the wrong side. Place the pocket on the front piece and topstitch.
- Attach the collar to the front pieces, press seam allowances open.
- Stitch shoulder seams of back and front, clipping seam allowances at corners, press towards the back and overlock. Attach the collar to the neckline, press seam allowances towards the collar.
- Stitch the facing seam, press seam allowances open. Overlock the outer edge. Overlock the center front edge, press to the wrong side, and topstitch. Place the facing with the garment right sides together and stitch the collar edge. Clip seam allowances at curves, turn the facing to the wrong side. Topstitch the facing to the front piece along the marked line and into the seam of the lower collar attachment.
- Set sleeves into open armholes according to notches, press seam allowances and overlock. Stitch side seams simultaneously with sleeve seams, press seam allowances towards the back and overlock.
- Overlock the bottom edge of the garment and sleeves, press to the wrong side, and topstitch.
- Fold the belt piece in half lengthwise, right sides together, and stitch along the long side and one short side. Turn the belt right side out, tuck the seam allowances of the unstitched section inwards, and topstitch 0.7 cm from the edge around the perimeter of the belt.
