How to sew a robe coat

In everyday life, I really want everything to be comfortable. The clothes you wear every day should combine home warmth and comfort, as well as look beautiful and attract attention. It is not always possible to achieve the desired result. But fortunately, a model of outerwear has appeared on store shelves that perfectly combines these qualities.

The coat-robe is perfect for beautiful ladies, it will give the desired comfort and emphasize the image, giving it expressiveness and elegance. A wide range of such options can be found in any store. But don’t rush into shopping, we will teach you how to sew such a coat with your own hands. Despite the mysterious appearance, the product does not require any special skills from you. With step-by-step instructions, you can complete all the steps.

Is it possible to sew a robe coat yourself?

A person is able to perform actions of any level of complexity; modern developments and high-tech equipment help him in this. But in this case, no special tools are required.Everything you need can be found at home or bought at the nearest sewing store. Turn on your imagination and improvise, it’s up to you to decide what the clothes will turn out to be and how they will be decorated. And if you have special sewing skills, you can create real exclusive items and create masterpieces.

IMPORTANT: for creating clothes there are special sketches and patterns, the use of which greatly facilitates the manufacturing process. This model can be made without a pattern, but this option is not suitable for beginners.

Preparatory stage

Before you start work, you need to think through everything carefully, imagine the image of the future item and prepare all the necessary tools, materials and decorative elements, as well as create a pattern in order to complete everything efficiently and be satisfied with your result. To work you will need:

• a set of needles and threads matching the color of the main material;
• scissors;
• graph paper or plain paper for drawing the base;
• drawing set: ruler, pencil;
• measuring tape;
• good quality fabric (to make the process easier, you can use double-sided fabric, this will eliminate the need to sew on the lining).

ATTENTION! Take the material from which you will sew the coat, with a margin so that there is enough fabric for the entire product, taking into account the seams and folds. If there are any extra details left in the process, it’s easy to make decorative bows, flowers or a belt out of them to complement the look.

Taking measurements

An important stage on which the correct construction and all further work depends is taking measurements and determining the dimensions of the future product.

Take correct measurements for the following parameters:

• Waist and chest circumference.
• Shoulder width.
• The length of the sleeve.
• If you want to make a tapered sleeve, you will need the circumference of your biceps, forearm and wrist.
• The length of the coat is selected according to height.

Now you can start preparing the pattern. Observe all dimensions (don't forget to leave an allowance for sewing the parts together).

Pattern of coat-robe of different models

In order to embroider outerwear, you need to draw a blank, strictly observing all dimensions and leaving a seam allowance of approximately 1-1.5 cm. There are several possible design options, each of which requires its own specific pattern. In this article we will analyze the two main models and tell you a detailed work plan for creating a truly comfortable thing.

Pattern of a coat-robe with a hood

The hood itself is very simple to make; we’ll talk about it separately. First, let's look at the classic pattern construction scheme. It consists of a back part (back), two shelves that will serve as the front, and two sleeves, each of which is either made whole or divided into a front and back surface. This version will have a hood. It is standardly made of two symmetrical parts.

1. Draw the back detail. In outline, it resembles a sleeveless T-shirt with an extended hem.
2. The drawing of the front parts is almost no different from the rear ones. But the front will be divided into two parts called shelves. And at the neck there will be a special raised collar. This should be shown in the diagram.
3. The sleeves can easily be copied according to old samples (if there are unnecessary things, then cut out their sleeves and trace along the contours).
4. The hood remains. Draw 2 parts of the shape you like. It can be a classic semicircle or your own design vision.

Pattern of a coat-robe model with a wrap

Use the pattern construction plan described above. But to get the option with a smell, you will need to add the front part to the shelves. Simply extend the curved line from the collar forward by about 30 cm (more if you wish). From the resulting point, draw a perpendicular down. Then extend the bottom line to the constructed perpendicular. This way you will enlarge both edges of the coat and create a wrap style.

This option looks best with a knitted belt; it will highlight your figure and add elegance to your look.

How to sew a robe coat with your own hands: a step-by-step guide

There is very little left, it’s time to start stitching. All parts are sewn in order:

5. The first step is to sew the shelf on the left and right to the back.
6. If you made the shelf as a prefabricated part and not as a single piece (in one piece), then the first thing you will need to do is sew both halves and prepare the front part of the coat.
7. After this, sew on the sleeve. To do this, twist them like a roller and stitch along the entire length. Then stitch the sleeve and base along the circumference in the area where the parts converge.
8. Do the same for the other sleeve.
9. The final step will be to sew down the hood, if your model has one. Connect the two halves together and sew to the collar along its entire perimeter.

IMPORTANT! When working with a sewing machine, use a smooth stroke. Be sure to iron the joints of the parts.

A stylish and cozy robe is ready, now you can safely go for a walk, feeling the warmth of home even on the street. Create your own works and delight your loved ones. Over time, you will learn everything, and doing any thing will not be difficult.