Mini Wrap Robe with Short Sleeves
Introducing a stylish women's made-to-measure sewing pattern for a mini wrap robe, featuring a classic V-neckline and comfortable short sleeves, perfect for luxurious lounging.
When To Wear
This mini wrap robe is designed for relaxed comfort and elegant everyday wear, making it an ideal choice for:
- Luxurious Lounging: Perfect for a chic and comfortable addition to your at-home wardrobe.
- Getting Ready: An elegant cover-up while preparing for your day or an evening out.
- Travel & Spa Wear: A lightweight and stylish option for getaways or spa days.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A loose-fitting, wrap-style mini robe that drapes gracefully.
Neckline & Collar: A deep V-neckline finished with a clean band facing that extends down the front opening.
Closure: Front wrap closure secured with a separate tie belt that threads through side belt loops.
Sleeves: Short, wide sleeves with a clean finish, likely achieved with a facing or band.
Pockets: Practical in-seam pockets are incorporated into the side seams for convenience.
Back: A clean back panel with small loops at the side seams to hold the tie belt in place.
Length: Mini length, ending mid-thigh, offering a modern and playful silhouette.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. This pattern requires skills in working with facings, turning and topstitching narrow ties and a belt, and attaching small belt loops for a polished finish.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose lightweight woven fabrics with good drape, ideal for robes that feel luxurious and comfortable:
- Light silk fabrics, such as charmeuse or crepe de chine
- Crepe-satin made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Contrast fabric for facings, belt, ties, and loops
CUTTER'S MUST
- From main fabric:
- 1. BACK PANEL - 1 QTY on fold
- 2. FRONT PANEL - 2 QTY
- 4. SLEEVE - 2 QTY
- From crepe-satin:
- 3. Belt - 1 QTY
- 5. FACING for front edge - 2 QTY
- 6. SLEEVE FACING - 2 QTY
- 7. Loop - 3 QTY
- 8. Tie - 2 QTY
Sewing Instructions
- Stitch shoulder SEAM ALLOWANCES. Press SEAM ALLOWANCES open. Set in SLEEVES into open armholes.
- Stitch side SEAM ALLOWANCES and SLEEVE SEAM ALLOWANCES in one continuous seam.
- Press the hem allowance to the wrong side, fold under and topstitch. Stitch the FACING pieces for the front edge, press the seam open. Fold the front edge FACING with the robe, right sides together, and stitch along the front edge and neckline edges at 1 cm. Fold the FACING along the fold line, right side in, fold out the longitudinal allowance and stitch the lower edges. Turn the FACING to the right side and topstitch the FACING from the right side into the attaching seam, catching the inner part.
- Stitch the SLEEVE FACING into a ring and finish the SLEEVE hem in the same way as the front edge.
- Fold the Ties lengthwise in half, right sides together, and stitch along the long and short sides. Turn the Ties to the right side, baste and press. Attach one Tie to the left front edge, the second to the right side seam.
- Fold the Belt lengthwise in half, right side in, and stitch along the long and one short side, turn out and baste. Fold under the open edge and topstitch the Belt 0.1 cm from the edge.
- Fold the belt loops lengthwise in half, right side out, and press. Unfold the belt loop and fold the edges to the marked fold line, fold the belt loop along the fold line and topstitch. Attach the belt loops to the side edges.
