Reversible Shawl-Collar Bathrobe
The pattern for a luxurious, fully reversible long robe, featuring a classic shawl collar, a welt chest pocket, in-seam side pockets, and a relaxed silhouette cinched by a tie belt. Made in two coordinating fabrics, it can be worn either side out.
When To Wear
This elegant long robe is perfect for moments of comfort and relaxed luxury, making it an ideal choice for:
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At-Home Relaxation: Provides ultimate comfort and warmth for lounging or morning routines.
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Luxurious Leisure: Elevates your downtime with a touch of sophistication and plush comfort.
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Travel & Spa Retreats: A stylish and cozy companion for getaways, hotels, or spa visits.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A generously cut, relaxed silhouette providing ample comfort and an elegant drape, fully reversible for a luxurious two-in-one finish.
Neckline & Collar: Features a wide, plush shawl collar that rolls back to reveal the contrasting fabric.
Closure: An open, wrap-front design secured with a self-fabric tie belt for an adjustable and comfortable fit.
Sleeves: Long, straight set-in sleeves finished with turn-back cuffs that showcase the contrasting fabric.
Pockets: A single welt pocket on the left chest, plus two discreet in-seam pockets at the side seams for practical storage.
Back: A clean back panel, cut on the fold for a seamless appearance and enhanced comfort.
Length: Floor-length, extending to the ankles or beyond, for maximum warmth and an elegant sweep.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires experience with setting in sleeves, constructing a welt pocket, and assembling a fully reversible garment.
Fabric Recommendations
Select dense, soft fabrics with good drape for both sides of the robe:
- Plush fleece, sherpa, or flannel for cozy warmth
- Heavy brushed cotton or luxurious silk satin/velvet for elegance
- Terry towelling for a spa-style bathrobe
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing for pocket details
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- Back - 1 piece on fold
- Side pocket - 2 pieces
- Chest pocket - 2 pieces
- Front - 2 pieces
- Belt - 1 piece
- Sleeve - 2 pieces
- From contrasting fabric:
- Back - 1 piece on fold
- Side pocket - 2 pieces
- Collar facing - 1 piece on fold
- Front - 2 pieces
- Belt - 1 piece
- Sleeve - 2 pieces
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse fusible interfacing to the facing piece. Stitch the facing along the short sides, turn right side out, and topstitch close to the edge. On the wrong side of the front, press a strip of interfacing about 4 cm wide over the pocket marking. Place the pocket facing and the upper pocket bag with the front right sides together, pin along the pocket opening marking, and stitch, ensuring that the longitudinal raw edges of the facing and pocket bag align with the center line of the pocket marking. Cut the front lengthwise between the stitching lines, and diagonally towards the ends of the stitching lines. Be careful not to damage the facing and pocket bags! Press the seam allowances open. Turn the facing and pocket bag through the slit to the wrong side and baste. On the wrong side of the front, place the lower pocket bag onto the facing, directing the pocket bag upwards, and from the right side, topstitch the facing into the attaching seam, catching the pocket bag. Press the pocket bag downwards. Turn the small triangles at the ends of the slit to the wrong side and stitch precisely from the ends of the upper stitching to the ends of the lower stitching. Trim the pocket bags, evening them out, and stitch together.
- Stitch the side seams, leaving the pocket openings unstitched. Pin the pocket bags from the wrong side to the seam allowances of the pocket opening, placing them right sides together, and stitch precisely along the marked side seam lines. Press the pocket bags towards the front and stitch them together.
- Stitch the shoulder seams up to the corner. Clip the seam allowance at the corners diagonally. Stitch the center seam on the collar pieces. Attach the collar to the neckline. Press the collar attaching seam allowances open.
- Stitch the sleeve seams. Set the sleeves into the armholes.
- Press the hem allowance to the wrong side, fold, and topstitch.
- Finish the inner of the robe in the same way as the outer, but without the welt pocket. Place the outer and inner parts of the robe right sides together and stitch along the front edges and collar. Turn the robe right side out. Align the collar attaching seams and topstitch into the seam. Topstitch the front edges and collar. Fold the sleeve hem allowance to the wrong side and press. Topstitch the sleeve hem, securing the outer and inner sleeve pieces.
- Stitch the belt pieces along the long sides and one short side, turn right side out, and press the folds. Turning in the open raw edge, stitch along the edges of the belt at a presser foot width.
