{"id":6629,"date":"2023-12-01T06:04:42","date_gmt":"2023-12-01T06:04:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/?p=6629"},"modified":"2024-01-12T14:31:59","modified_gmt":"2024-01-12T14:31:59","slug":"how-to-sew-your-own-dry-robe-tutorial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/how-to-sew-your-own-dry-robe-tutorial\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Sew Your Own Dry Robe &#8211; Tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/waterproof-fabric\/printed-waterproof-fabric\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6630 \" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1-4-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1-4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1-4.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/how-to-sew-your-own-dry-robe-tutorial\/#Outer_Layer\" title=\"Outer Layer\">Outer Layer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/how-to-sew-your-own-dry-robe-tutorial\/#Inner_Layer\" title=\"Inner Layer\">Inner Layer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/how-to-sew-your-own-dry-robe-tutorial\/#Fabric_Requirements\" title=\"Fabric Requirements\">Fabric Requirements<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/how-to-sew-your-own-dry-robe-tutorial\/#Childrens_version\" title=\"Children\u2019s version:\">Children\u2019s version:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/how-to-sew-your-own-dry-robe-tutorial\/#Adults_version\" title=\"Adult&#8217;s version:\">Adult&#8217;s version:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/how-to-sew-your-own-dry-robe-tutorial\/#Cutting_the_Fabric\" title=\"Cutting the Fabric\">Cutting the Fabric<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/how-to-sew-your-own-dry-robe-tutorial\/#Main_outer_Fabric\" title=\"Main (outer) Fabric\">Main (outer) Fabric<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/how-to-sew-your-own-dry-robe-tutorial\/#Lining_inner_fabric\" title=\"Lining (inner) fabric\">Lining (inner) fabric<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/how-to-sew-your-own-dry-robe-tutorial\/#How_To_Make_Your_Own_Dry_Robe\" title=\"How To Make Your Own Dry Robe\">How To Make Your Own Dry Robe<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/how-to-sew-your-own-dry-robe-tutorial\/#Step_1\" title=\"Step 1\">Step 1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/how-to-sew-your-own-dry-robe-tutorial\/#Step_2\" title=\"Step 2\">Step 2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/how-to-sew-your-own-dry-robe-tutorial\/#Step_3\" title=\"Step 3\u00a0\">Step 3\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/how-to-sew-your-own-dry-robe-tutorial\/#Step_4\" title=\"Step 4\">Step 4<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/how-to-sew-your-own-dry-robe-tutorial\/#Step_5\" title=\"Step 5\">Step 5<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/how-to-sew-your-own-dry-robe-tutorial\/#Step_6\" title=\"Step 6\">Step 6<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/how-to-sew-your-own-dry-robe-tutorial\/#Step_7\" title=\"Step 7\">Step 7<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/how-to-sew-your-own-dry-robe-tutorial\/#Step_8\" title=\"Step 8\">Step 8<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/how-to-sew-your-own-dry-robe-tutorial\/#Step_9\" title=\"Step 9\">Step 9<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/how-to-sew-your-own-dry-robe-tutorial\/#Step_10\" title=\"Step 10\">Step 10<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/how-to-sew-your-own-dry-robe-tutorial\/#Step_11\" title=\"Step 11\">Step 11<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/how-to-sew-your-own-dry-robe-tutorial\/#Step_12\" title=\"Step 12\">Step 12<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/how-to-sew-your-own-dry-robe-tutorial\/#Step_13\" title=\"Step 13\">Step 13<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/how-to-sew-your-own-dry-robe-tutorial\/#Step_14\" title=\"Step 14\">Step 14<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/how-to-sew-your-own-dry-robe-tutorial\/#Step_15\" title=\"Step 15\">Step 15<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/how-to-sew-your-own-dry-robe-tutorial\/#Step_16\" title=\"Step 16\">Step 16<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/how-to-sew-your-own-dry-robe-tutorial\/#Step_17\" title=\"Step 17\">Step 17<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/how-to-sew-your-own-dry-robe-tutorial\/#Step_18\" title=\"Step 18\">Step 18<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/how-to-sew-your-own-dry-robe-tutorial\/#Step_19\" title=\"Step 19\">Step 19<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hi! I\u2019m Annabel from Annabel Sews (@annabelsews) and in this blog post, I am going to show you how to sew your own dry robe!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/waterproof-fabric\/printed-waterproof-fabric\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6631 \" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2-4-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2-4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2-4.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lets_Talk_About_Fabric\"><\/span>Let&#8217;s Talk About Fabric<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You will need two or three layers, depending on your choices, and they have different jobs to play:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Outer_Layer\"><\/span>Outer Layer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You really need something waterproof, you could, at a push, work with a water resistant fabric, but if you\u2019re envisaging British weather, I would aim for a fully waterproof offering.<\/p>\n<p>I would also consider the weight and drape of the fabric; if you have something too thick, it will be hard to sew, and uncomfortable to wear.<\/p>\n<p>My favourite option would be <a href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/textura-wp113-printed-waterproof-outdoor-fabric\">Textura\u2122 WP113 Printed Waterproof Outdoor Fabric<\/a>, but <a href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/kids-water-resistant-breathable-stretch-pul-fabric-prints\">PUL<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/striped-waterproof-outdoor-canvas\">Waterproof Canvas<\/a>, or even 100% Wool could work in its place.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inner_Layer\"><\/span>Inner Layer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For the lining, you want something soft against your skin.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you plan on wearing your robe directly after swimming, while still wet, in a swimming costume, or over a wetsuit, then you would probably want a towelling layer innermost.<\/li>\n<li>If you plan on wearing it as an outer layer after you have changed, or as a modesty gown while you\u2019re getting changed, or just as a scrumptious coat, then comfort would trump absorbency and I\u2019d go for <a href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/polar-fleece\">Fleece<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/supersoft-sherpa-fleece-fabric\">Sherpa<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For my lining I have used a sweatshirting fleece I have an abundance of, I have treated it \u2018inside out\u2019 as I wanted the smooth, plain side to be my right side, so occasionally in the photos you may see some pineapples as the \u2018wrong side\u2019. This is intentional.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If both the inner and outer fabrics chosen are very thin, I\u2019d add a third layer of fleece in between.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you do this, follow the cutting instructions below but cut the \u2018lining\u2019 pieces in your middle layer too, and sandwich them together, treating them together as the lining.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/waterproof-fabric\/printed-waterproof-fabric\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6662 \" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/23-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/23-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/23-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/23.jpg 675w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fabric_Requirements\"><\/span>Fabric Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Childrens_version\"><\/span>Children\u2019s version:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2m outer fabric (Waterproof like <a href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/textura-wp113-printed-waterproof-outdoor-fabric\">Textura\u2122 WP113<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/textura-wp20k-ultra-waterproof-breathable-outdoor-fabric\">Textura\u2122 WP20K<\/a>,\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/striped-waterproof-outdoor-canvas\">Outdoor Canvas<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/water-repellent-printed-outdoor-upholstery-fabric-palm-tree-leaves\">Water Repellent Canvas<\/a> or even <a href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/kids-water-resistant-breathable-stretch-pul-fabric-prints\">Kids PUL<\/a>.)<\/li>\n<li>2m lining fabric (soft and\/or absorbent like <a href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/polar-fleece\">Anti-Polar Fleece<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/printed-anti-pil-fleece\">Printed Fleece<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/supersoft-sherpa-fleece-fabric\">Sherpa Fleece<\/a>.)<\/li>\n<li>Open ended zip, I used 24\u201d but anything 20\u201d to 26\u201d would work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adults_version\"><\/span>Adult&#8217;s version:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3m outer fabric (Waterproof like <a href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/textura-wp113-printed-waterproof-outdoor-fabric\">Textura\u2122 WP113<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/textura-wp20k-ultra-waterproof-breathable-outdoor-fabric\">Textura\u2122 WP20K<\/a>,\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/striped-waterproof-outdoor-canvas\">Outdoor Canvas<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/water-repellent-printed-outdoor-upholstery-fabric-palm-tree-leaves\">Water Repellent Canvas<\/a> or even <a href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/kids-water-resistant-breathable-stretch-pul-fabric-prints\">Kids PUL<\/a>.)<\/li>\n<li>3m lining fabric (soft and\/or absorbent like <a href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/polar-fleece\">(Anti-Polar Fleece<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/printed-anti-pil-fleece\">Printed Fleece<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/supersoft-sherpa-fleece-fabric\">Sherpa Fleece<\/a>.)<\/li>\n<li>Open ended zip, 26\u201d to 30\u201d depending on height.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ruler<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Scissors <\/strong>or <strong>Rotary cutter <\/strong>and <strong>Self healing mat<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tape measure<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sewing machine<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Overlocker (<\/strong>optional<strong>)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Washaway sewing tape<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sewing clips (<\/strong>not pins!<strong>)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Complementary thread<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Hand sewing needle and thread<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-level=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6640 \" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1-5-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1-5-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1-5-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1-5.jpg 675w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cutting_the_Fabric\"><\/span>Cutting the Fabric<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT<\/strong> &#8211; I base my changing robes on an oversize sweater pattern, I haven\u2019t found a pattern for exactly what I want, so I use this jumper as a base, and I\u2019ll show you what to cut, and how to assemble it into a robe.<\/p>\n<p>I chose this pattern because it covers all sizes, from 2 years to XL adults in three height options.<\/p>\n<p>Cwtch Cosy Hoodie child pdf sewing pattern \u00a35.00 (mothergrimmpatterns.co.uk)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Main_outer_Fabric\"><\/span>Main (outer) Fabric<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Back<\/strong> \u2013 cut one on fold \u2013 as per pattern.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Front<\/strong> \u2013 cut two \u2013 add 1.5\u201d to the \u2018centre fold\u2019 line to allow space for the zip going in.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sleeves<\/strong> \u2013 cut two \u2013 as per pattern \u2013 I make them a little less tapered at the wrist, you can see how I tweak the size here.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hood<\/strong> &#8211; cut two \u2013 add 1.5\u201d to the \u2018centre fold\u2019 line to allow space for the zip going in.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Zip guard<\/strong> \u2013 3\u201d x 28\u201d \u2013 cut one (I did age 9, you may want a longer or shorter one depending on which size you choose).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Facing<\/strong> \u2013 1.5\u201d x ?\u201d \u2013 cut two (to get your length, measure the centre front cut lines on both the hood and the main and add them together).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-level=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6641 \" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2-5-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2-5-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2-5-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2-5.jpg 675w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lining_inner_fabric\"><\/span><strong>Lining (inner) fabric<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Back<\/strong> \u2013 cut one on fold \u2013 as per pattern.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Front<\/strong> \u2013 cut two \u2013 along the fold line.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sleeves<\/strong> \u2013 cut two \u2013 as per pattern \u2013 I make them a little less tapered at the wrist, you can see how I tweak the size here.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Hood<\/strong> &#8211; cut two &#8211; along the fold line.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Sleeve Diagram<\/strong>: this sleeve is \u2018on the fold\u2019, meaning, its been folded in half from shoulder to wrist. I\u2019ve added 1.5\u201d at the wrist, and gradually tapered this to meet the sleeve, as it was designed, at the wrist.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-level=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6642 \" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3-2-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3-2.jpg 675w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Make_Your_Own_Dry_Robe\"><\/span>How To Make Your Own Dry Robe<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1\"><\/span><b>Step 1<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Take your main (outer) front and back pieces, sew them right sides together at the shoulders and side seams, <strong>DO NOT SEW THROUGH THE ARMPIT<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on your fabric, you may wish to use a straight stitch on a sewing machine (woven, non stretchy fabrics) or a stretch stitch on a sewing machine or overlocker (knit, stretchy fabrics).<\/p>\n<p>Use the seam allowance of the pattern of your choosing, usually 6mm (1\/4\u201d) or 10mm (3\/8\u201d).<\/p>\n<p>I using a straight stitch on a sewing machine for woven fabrics, you may choose to \u2018finish\u2019 your seams with an overlocker or zig zag stitch on a sewing machine.<\/p>\n<p>To \u2018finish\u2019 your seams, is to stop them from fraying, if you do not have an overlocker, or a zig zag stitch on your machine, you could also use pinking shears. This is an optional step, but highly encouraged if your fabric will fray and unravel.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-level=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6643 \" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4-3-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4-3.jpg 675w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2\"><\/span><b>Step 2<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Fold each sleeve in half, right sides together, along the fold line, and sew the armpit to wrist seam (the straight line you adjusted the angle of previously). Finish the seam.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3\"><\/span><b>Step 3\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>With your bodice INSIDE OUT and your sleeves, RIGHT WAY OUT, place your sleeve inside the arm syce, match the underarm seams of both the sleeve and the bodice, and match the fold mark of the arm with the shoulder seam.<\/p>\n<p>Pin (or use sewing clips) to evenly distribute the rest of the sleeve to the arm hole. If they do not fit perfectly, pin the half way points, and ease the rest in.<\/p>\n<p>Sew the sleeve to the bodice in a circular motion.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4\"><\/span><b>Step 4<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Place the two hood pieces RIGHT SIDES TOGETHER and sew along the curved seam, starting at the forehead, working back towards the nape of the neck.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5\"><\/span>Step 5<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>With your bodice INSIDE OUT and your hood RIGHT WAY OUT, place your hood inside the bodice, matching the centre fronts, centre back of the hood, with the centre back of the bodice (you can find this by folding it in half) and ease the rest of the neckline in. Sew.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6\"><\/span>Step 6<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Repeat steps 1 to 5 with the lining leaving a 10\u201d gap when sewing the side seam of one side (we will use this to turn the robe right sides out later).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-level=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6644 \" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/5-3-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/5-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/5-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/5-3.jpg 675w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>For a more thorough explanation of steps 1 &#8211; 6 please see the pattern you are using as your base.<\/p>\n<p>This tutorial will cover the additional steps to make it into a changing robe, not focus on the standard construction.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-level=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6645 \" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/6-2-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/6-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/6-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/6-2.jpg 675w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_7\"><\/span>Step 7<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Measure the length of the centre front (the hood section and the main front section together) and cut your facing pieces (1.5\u201d x this length). Sew one RIGHT SIDES TOGETHER to each side of the centre front of the lining pieces.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>TOP TIP<\/strong> \u2013 If your fabrics have different levels of stretch, where possible always sew with the least stretchy fabric on top, and, where practicable, use washaway zip tape to stop the stretchier fabric stretching as you sew.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6675\" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-44-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-44-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Untitled-design-44.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_8\"><\/span>Step 8<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Take your zip shield and fold it in half, RIGHT SIDES TOGETHER, to create a long, thin rectangle. Sew the two short ends. Turn it RIGHT SIDES OUT and press (if your fabric can be ironed, if not, finger press, or use a seam roller).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_9\"><\/span>Step 9<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Unzip your zip.<\/p>\n<p>On the left front bodice (right, as you look at it from above), use zip tape to secure your zip RIGHT SIDES TOGETHER to the centre front seam. Align you zip so that the zip teeth start 1\u201d from the top of the hood.<\/p>\n<p>Fold the spare zip tape (at the top, where there are no zip teeth) to the raw edge, pin or baste out of the way. Optional: baste zip in place but NOT THE TOP 1\u201d of the zip.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-level=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6645 \" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/6-2-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/6-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/6-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/6-2.jpg 675w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_10\"><\/span>Step 10<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Place the zip guard on top of the zip (creating a zip sandwich, front of robe, zip, guard) with raw edges aligned with the raw edges of the robe, and the side of the zip tape.<\/p>\n<p>The zip guard needs to extend 1\u201d above the zip at the top, and there should be excess below the bottom of the zip too.<\/p>\n<p>At the bottom, keep the raw edges of the front panel of the robe aligned with the raw edges of the zip guard for as long as the zip guard extends.<\/p>\n<p>At the top, peel back the top 1\u201d of the zip and fold the zip guard over and under.<\/p>\n<p>At the very top you should have (bottom to top): front bodice, zip guard flap, zip, zip guard. The top of the zip, and the fold in the zip guard, should stop 1\u201d below the top of the seam. Sew in place.<\/p>\n<p>Take care when sewing close to the zip teeth, try to keep as straight line as possible.<\/p>\n<p>When you get near the zipper pull, stop, needle down, presser foot up, and move the zip pull out of the way, before putting your presser foot down and continuing on again.<\/p>\n<p>Secure your stitches at the beginning and end.<\/p>\n<p>You do not need to sew the full length of the seam, start and stop at the extremities of the zip guard.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-level=\"2\"><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-level=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6647 \" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/8-2-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/8-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/8-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/8-2.jpg 675w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-level=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6648 \" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/9-2-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/9-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/9-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/9-2.jpg 675w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_11\"><\/span>Step 11<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You are now going to put the second half of the zip onto the right side of the bodice (left, as you look at it from above).<\/p>\n<p>Measure precisely where your zip starts and stops on the left bodice and, using zip tape to help, position the zip, RIGHT SIDES TOGETHER with the bodice. Sew in place.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-level=\"2\"><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-level=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6649 \" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10-2-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/10-2.jpg 675w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-level=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6650 \" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/11-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"499\" height=\"499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/11-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/11-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/11-1.jpg 675w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_12\"><\/span>Step 12<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Place your lining, RIGHT SIDES TOGETHER with the outer, along the two front edges and around the hood.<\/p>\n<p>Line up the bottom hems, pivot points at the neck, and the centre front hoods.<\/p>\n<p>You are going to be sewing over your zip and zip guard again, ensure they are tucked in, as they were when they were sewn, and only raw edges and zip tape are aligned.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-level=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6651 \" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/12-2-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/12-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/12-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/12-2.jpg 675w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" aria-level=\"2\">Sew, starting 1cm up from the bottom hem of the left, all the way up, stopping to pivot 1cm from the neck, around the hood, stopping to pivot 1cm from the neck, and back down the right side, stopping 1cm before the hem.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" aria-level=\"2\">Check you caught all of the seam, especially around the hood.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-level=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6652 \" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/13-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/13-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/13-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/13-1.jpg 675w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>ADVANCED OPTIONS: skip steps 13 and 14 and follow step 19 for a more beginner friendly way to hem sleeves.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-level=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6653 \" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/14-1.jpg 675w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_13\"><\/span>Step 13<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Lay your coat as flat as possible inside out; the lining will be face up and the main will be face down.<\/p>\n<p>The zip should be very left and very right, with the hood at the top.<\/p>\n<p>The arms should be outwards, with two on either side, the main fabric arms should be on top of each corresponding lining arm.<\/p>\n<p>Working with the two on the same side, take each and fold a hem 1\u201d to the wrong side (as they are inside out, the hem will be on the outside.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-level=\"2\"><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-level=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6654 \" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/15-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/15-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/15-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/15.jpg 675w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slide the main sleeve into the fold created on the lining, using your thumbs, flip the other half of the lining over the rest of the main fold. This is really hard to describe in words: use this video to help! Sew around the raw edges, it will take a lot of wiggling to get it around the machine but you can do it!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-level=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6655 \" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/16-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/16-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/16-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/16-1.jpg 675w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_14\"><\/span>Step 14<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Repeat for the other sleeve<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-level=\"2\"><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-level=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6656 \" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/17-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/17-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/17-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/17.jpg 675w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_15\"><\/span>Step 15<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Lay the coat out flat as before, and align the bottom hems of the main and lining, right sides together, making sure the side seams match, and the centre backs are central.<\/p>\n<p>Sew along the bottom, starting and stopping at the 1cm markers you used when you sewed the centre front and hood together.<\/p>\n<p>Secure your stitches well with reverse stitches at the beginning and end.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-level=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6657 \" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/18-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/18-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/18-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/18.jpg 675w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_16\"><\/span>Step 16<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn the coat through the hole left in step 6. Carefully pull through all parts and sleeves, use something pointy (like a chopstick) to get crisp corners. Press (if appropriate for your fabric).<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-level=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6658 \" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/19-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/19-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/19-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/19.jpg 675w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_17\"><\/span>Step 17<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Optional: Top stitch the whole perimeter, up one side of the zip, around the hood, down the other side of the zip, and along the bottom back to where you started.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-level=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6659 \" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/20.jpg 675w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_18\"><\/span>Step 18<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sew the turning hole closed, tucking the raw edges inside, either by hand with a ladder stitch, or by machine using a small seam allowance.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_19\"><\/span>Step 19<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Easier sleeve hems: With the coat finished, and the lining sleeve inside the main sleeve, wrong sides together (as the coat is right side out, and the lining is right side touching your body), fold each sleeve hem 1\u201d to the wrong side and press (if appropriate).<\/p>\n<p>Clip the fold of the main to the fold of the lining in a circle, matching underarm seams. Sew.<\/p>\n<p>You are \u2018faking\u2019 a top stitch, so this stitch will be visible on the outside. Repeat for the other arm.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-level=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6660 \" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/21-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"499\" height=\"499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/21-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/21-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/21.jpg 675w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-level=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6661 \" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/22-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/22-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/22-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/22.jpg 675w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>and that is it! You are now done with your handmade Dry Robe!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-level=\"2\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6662 \" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/23-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/23-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/23-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/23.jpg 675w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>All done!<\/strong> You will find all the fabrics used below:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-row\">\n<div class=\"product\">\n<div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/textura-wp113-printed-waterproof-outdoor-fabric\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10%;\" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/textura_-_patterned_waterproof_outdoor_fabric_-_flower_garden_-_pastel_pink-03_1_jpg.webp\" alt=\"Product 5\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-button\">\n<p class=\"page-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/textura-wp113-printed-waterproof-outdoor-fabric\"><br \/>\nTextura\u2122 WP113 Printed Waterproof Outdoor Fabric<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product\">\n<div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/striped-waterproof-outdoor-canvas\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10%;\" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/stripes_-_group-1_1.jpg\" alt=\"Product 2\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-button\">\n<p class=\"page-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/striped-waterproof-outdoor-canvas\"><br \/>\n<span class=\"base\" data-ui-id=\"page-title-wrapper\">Stripe Waterproof Outdoor Canvas<\/span><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product\">\n<div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/kids-water-resistant-breathable-stretch-pul-fabric-prints\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10%;\" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/group-15_1_jpg.webp\" alt=\"Product 3\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-button\">\n<p class=\"page-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/kids-water-resistant-breathable-stretch-pul-fabric-prints\"><br \/>\n<span class=\"base\" data-ui-id=\"page-title-wrapper\">Kid&#8217;s Water Resistant Breathable Stretch PUL Fabric<\/span><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-row\">\n<div class=\"product\">\n<div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/polar-fleece\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10%;\" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/anti-pil_polar_fleece_-_group_jpg.webp\" alt=\"Product 5\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-button\">\n<p class=\"page-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/polar-fleece\"><br \/>\nAnti-Pil Polar Fleece<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product\">\n<div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/supersoft-sherpa-fleece-fabric\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10%;\" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/sherpa_fleece_fabric_-_group_jpg.webp\" alt=\"Product 2\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-button\">\n<p class=\"page-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/supersoft-sherpa-fleece-fabric\"><br \/>\n<span class=\"base\" data-ui-id=\"page-title-wrapper\">Supersoft Sherpa Fleece Fabric<\/span><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product\">\n<div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/printed-anti-pil-fleece\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10%;\" src=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/printed_fleece_group_1_jpg.webp\" alt=\"Product 3\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"product-button\">\n<p class=\"page-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/printed-anti-pil-fleece\"><br \/>\n<span class=\"base\" data-ui-id=\"page-title-wrapper\">Printed Anti-Pil Polar Fleece<\/span><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>If you make one, please tag @annabelsews and @ukfabricsonline on Instagram!<\/p>\n<p>Tutorial created by Annabel (@annabelsews) for <a href=\"https:\/\/ukfabricsonline.com\/\">UK Fabrics Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions, email us or leave a comment here.<\/p>\n<p>Hope you enjoy this one.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; Hi! 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