A DIY plaid robe is a unique solution for the home. It can also be an ideal gift for a loved one.
If you want a robe with more overlap and more volume, add 3-4 cm to the calculation on each part. To get the approximate length, the rectangle should be the measurement from the neck to the waist, plus the measurement from the waist to the knee, plus 5 cm. The result will be a robe that is just below the knee, if you want it longer, cut it even longer.
Then measure 4 cm down and 1/4 of the way down the neck. Curve this line to form the cutout for the back neckline. The straight part is now the shoulder seam.
This rectangle, cut along the fold, will be the back of the robe.
Preparing the front and back parts of the robe
To shape the front of the robe, start with a rectangle of the back. Draw a diagonal line from the waist to the back neckline. Cut 2 of these lines for the front of the robe.
To make the sleeves, start by subtracting the shoulder length from the arm length.Add 2 inches to the result obtained - this will be the length of the sleeve. This rectangle should be the same height from the neck to the waist, cut out 2 sleeves. Alternatively, make it 1/2 the height from neck to waist and cut two sleeves along the fold.
Robe sleeves and belt
For a belt or sash, cut 2 pieces 5 inches wide to fit the length of the bust or chest.
To make the double pleat for the neck and front, cut a 4-inch wide rectangle. For length, add the length of the front and back pieces as indicated by the red lines. Cut out two of these pieces.
Note: if you want to make a shawl collar like the gray striped version, you'll need to watch the video above for instructions. You'll also need to watch a video or this tutorial to add large patch pockets like the gray robe. If you want to add side seam pockets, you can check out this tutorial.
Note: your yardage for this project will depend on the size and length you choose, so yardage is not provided. At a minimum, you will need two yards.
Sew the shoulder seams. Then center the sleeves over the shoulder seams, right sides together. Double check your measurements to make sure the sleeves are not sewn sideways. Sew.
Place the robe, straight sides together, and sew the sleeve and side seams. Note: If you want to add loops for the robe belt, insert them into the side seams before sewing.
Bring the two short edges of the binding pieces together, straight sides facing each other, and stitch. Fold the binding over to the wrong side, covering the seam from the previous step and turning the raw edge under 1/2 inch. Pin it with pins.Then, on the right side of the robe, stitch along the seam to secure the binding in place.
At the bottom of the robe, fold the raw edge 3/4 to the wrong side twice and stitch in place to hem. The hem can be bulky at the bottom, so use a presser foot if necessary.
Hemming the robe
Sew the short ends of the waistband together to make one long piece, then fold the straight sides together, matching the long edges, and stitch along the edges, leaving an opening for turning. Turn inside out, press and stitch.
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