Long Ruffled Robe with Bell Sleeves
Introducing a romantic long robe featuring a graceful V-neckline, cascading ruffle trim along the front opening and hem, and dramatic tiered bell sleeves.
When To Wear
- Loungewear & Home: Perfect for luxurious relaxation at home, providing comfort with an elegant touch.
- Resort & Beach Cover-Up: An airy and stylish layer over swimwear for poolside or beachside elegance.
- Special Occasion & Bridal: Suitable as a bridal cover-up, boudoir wear, or for romantic themed events.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A relaxed and flowing longline silhouette, designed for comfort and elegant drape.
Neckline & Front: A deep V-neckline opening, continuously trimmed with a delicate ruffle that extends down the entire front edge to the hem.
Closure: Simple tie closures positioned at the front neckline for an adjustable and flexible fit.
Sleeves: Dramatic long bell sleeves constructed with multiple ruffled tiers, creating volume and a graceful, flowing effect.
Back: A clean and smooth back with a center back seam and subtle waist darts for gentle shaping.
Hem: A high-low hemline at the front, sweeping gracefully and finished with a continuous ruffle matching the front opening. The back hem is straight and ruffle-trimmed.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires accurate handling of lightweight fabrics, gathering techniques for ruffles, and setting in sleeves with ease.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose lightweight, airy fabrics with good drape to enhance the flowing silhouette and ruffles:
- Thin, sheer natural fiber fabrics
- Thin, sheer blended fiber fabrics
Additional Supplies
No additional notions are required.
CUTTER'S MUST
- BACK PANEL – 2 QTY
- FRONT PANEL - 2 QTY
- SLEEVE - 2 QTY
- Upper SLEEVE FLOUNCE – 2 QTY
- Lower SLEEVE FLOUNCE – 2 QTY
Sewing Instructions
- Stitch the waist darts on the BACK PANEL and the bust darts on the FRONT PANEL. Press the waist darts towards the center of the pieces, and the bust darts upwards.
- Stitch the center back seam of the BACK PANEL. Press the seam allowances to the left side and serge.
- Stitch the shoulder and side seams. Press the seams towards the BACK PANEL and serge.
- Cut a TRIM STRIP from the main fabric (width and approximate length are indicated on the FRONT PANEL piece). Stitch all pieces together into a loop, press the seams open and serge. Finish one of the long sides with a rolled hem, stitch along the other side with loosely tensioned stitches and gather to the desired length (indicated on the FRONT PANEL piece). Attach the TRIM STRIP to the neckline edge of the BACK PANEL and FRONT PANEL, the front and bottom edges, press the seam towards the garment, serge and topstitch 0.1 cm from the attachment seam.
- Stitch and serge the SLEEVE edge.
- Stitch the upper and lower FLOUNCES together, press the seams towards the lower FLOUNCE and serge. Attach the FLOUNCE to the bottom of the SLEEVE (the upper FLOUNCE is inserted between the NOTCHES), press the seam towards the FLOUNCE and serge.
- Cut a TRIM STRIP from the main fabric (width and approximate length are indicated on the lower FLOUNCE piece). Stitch all pieces together into a loop, press the seams open and serge. Finish one of the long sides with a rolled hem, stitch along the other side with loosely tensioned stitches and gather to the desired length (indicated on the lower FLOUNCE piece). Attach the TRIM STRIP to the bottom edge of the FLOUNCE, press the seam towards the FLOUNCE, serge and topstitch 0.1 cm from the attachment seam.
- Set the SLEEVES into the armholes, easing the SLEEVE cap. Serge the seam.
- Cut ties from the main fabric, 10 cm long each and 4 cm wide. Press the tie in half lengthwise, right side out. Then unfold and press the longitudinal edges towards the marked center line. Fold the tie along the center line, aligning the folds, and topstitch 0.1 cm from the edge. Attach the ties to the TRIM STRIP attachment seam at the lower part of the front neckline.
