Shawl Collar Wrap Robe
Introducing a men's sewing pattern for a luxurious wrap robe featuring a soft shawl collar, a self-tie belt, and practical patch pockets.
When To Wear
This shawl collar wrap robe offers elegant comfort, making it perfect for:
- Relaxed Lounging: Ideal for comfortable wear at home or on holiday.
- Elegant Homewear: a sophisticated choice for morning routines or evening relaxation.
- Travel & Resort Stays: Luxurious yet comfortable, perfect for leisure and travel.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a relaxed, straight silhouette designed for comfort, falling to mid-thigh to knee length.
Collar: a generous, rounded shawl collar that drapes softly.
Closure: An open front secured by a wide, self-fabric tie belt cinching the waist.
Sleeves: Full-length, straight set-in sleeves.
Pockets: Two spacious, rectangular patch pockets placed on the front panels.
Back: a clean back featuring a vertical center seam.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires careful collar construction, precise pocket application, and accurate facing attachment.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose luxurious fabrics with a beautiful drape to enhance the robe's elegant flow:
- Silk fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
Cutter's Must
When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!
- From main fabric:
- Back – 2 pieces
- Front – 2 pieces
- Front facing – 2 pieces
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- Belt – 1 piece
- From fusible interfacing:
- Front facing – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse interfacing to the designated pieces.
- Stitch the center back seam, press allowances to the left side and overlock.
- Press the top edge allowance of the pocket to the wrong side by 1 cm, then by another 3 cm, and topstitch. Overlock the side and bottom edges of the pocket, press to the wrong side, place on the front piece, and topstitch.
- Stitch the shoulder seams of the back and front, clipping allowances at the corners, press to the back, and overlock. Stitch the collar seam, press allowances open. Attach the collar to the neckline, press allowances towards the collar.
- Stitch the shoulder seams of the front facings and neckline facing, clipping allowances at the corners, press allowances open. Stitch the collar seam, press allowances open. Attach the collar to the neckline, press allowances towards the collar. Overlock the outer edge.
- Place the front facing on the front piece right sides together and stitch the collar edge, front edge, and bottom edge. Secure the collar attachment allowances together.
- Set the sleeves into the open armholes according to the notches, press allowances and overlock. Stitch the side seams simultaneously with the sleeve seams, press allowances towards the back and overlock.
- Overlock the bottom edge of the garment and sleeves, press to the wrong side by 1 cm, then by another 2 cm, 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 allowances of the unstitched section inwards, and topstitch around the perimeter of the belt 0.7 cm from the edge.
