Silk Belted Robe

Name: Silk Belted Robe
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 5260
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #5260

A women's below-the-knee robe with an open wrap front, a collar attached between the robe and the front facings, two patch pockets and side slits at the hem. It is closed with a separate self-fabric tie belt. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: dense silk fabrics or dense fabrics of mixed fibres with silk.

Tech. Description

Silk Belted Robe

When To Wear

At home in the morning and evening, over a nightgown or pyjamas.
As a cover-up after a bath or while getting ready for an event.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Loose, straight body, drawn in at the waist by the belt.

Length: Below the knee, with slits at the lower side seams.

Collar: Two-piece collar with rounded ends, stitched between the front facings and the neckline; the upper collar is turned under and stitched into the back neck seam. The drawing shows embroidery on the lapels.

Sleeves: Set-in, below-the-elbow length, with a deep turned-up hem.

Front: Darts on the fronts, pressed downwards; open front edges finished with facings and topstitched together with the collar.

Pockets: Two patch pockets with a cut-on top facing, topstitched along the facing and stitched on at foot width.

Back: One piece cut on the fold, with no centre back seam.

Waist: Self-fabric tie belt, stitched along three sides, turned out and topstitched along the edges at foot width.

Finishing: Slit and hem allowances turned under and topstitched; shoulder and side seams pressed open.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Straight seams, front darts, patch pockets, set-in sleeves and a collar attached with facings; no closures.

Fabric Recommendations

Dense silk fabrics or dense fabrics of mixed fibres with silk.

Additional Supplies

None besides fabric and thread.

Cutter's Must

From main fabric:
1. Patch pocket - 2 pieces
2. Back - 1 piece on fold
3. Front - 2 pieces
4. Collar - 2 pieces
5. Belt - 1 piece
6. Sleeve - 2 pieces

Sewing Instructions

Turn the one-piece facing of the top of each pocket to the right side and stitch to the side edges. Turn the facing to the wrong side, also turn the seam allowances along the remaining pocket edges to the wrong side. Topstitch the pocket along the facing. Pin the pocket to the front and topstitch at foot width.
Stitch the darts on the front panels. Press the fullness downwards.
Stitch the shoulder and side seams up to the slit notches. Press the seam allowances open.
Fold the collar pieces right sides together and stitch along the ends and outer edge. Turn the collar to the right side, baste and press.
Fold the front facing facings with the main pieces right sides together, insert the collar between them and stitch. Note that between the shoulder seams, only stitch the lower collar and the back neckline, and slash and fold back the upper collar. Turn the front facing facing to the wrong side, baste and press. Fold under the open edge of the upper collar and topstitch into the attaching seam.
Stitch the sleeve seams. Set the sleeves into the armholes.
Press the slit seam allowance and the hem allowance to the wrong side, fold under and topstitch. Topstitch along the edge of the front opening and the collar.
Stitch the belt along the long and one short side, turn out and press the folds. Turning under the open edge, topstitch along the edges of the belt at foot width.