Wrap Dressing Gown / Robe

Make this beautiful wrap wide-sleeved dressing gown / robe. Perfect first dressmaking project! Learn to follow a pattern, sew seams and zig-zag to stop fraying, Stitch patch pockets & construct the entire garment with our full support. Make the belt and neckband in contrast or matching fabric

Level: Improver + Above

Class options: 4-6 Stitch Classes or 4-5hrs of 1-2-1 lessons

What to bring:
See our fabric shop suggestions below. Find out the washing and ironing instructions for your fabric when buying it. Wash and iron (on the reverse side) your fabric before the course.

1. MAIN FABRIC:

Should be lightweight, not too stiff*. Cotton is best if you are quite new to dressmaking, or if more experienced try viscose or satin - lightweight, printed.

Buy 4 metres of fabric - width needs to be 112cm or more (or buy 3 metres if your fabric is 150cm/60" wide or wider AND your bust is smaller than 36" & your hips smaller than 38.5" - if unsure just buy 4 metres & make a bag or cushion with the leftover bit!). 

n.b. You'll have enough in these main fabric amounts to make the neck band & belt too if you don't want to make it in a contrast fabric.

2. CONTRAST NECKBAND & BELT FABRIC: If you do want your neck trim and band in a contrast fabric (of contrast fabric in plain fabric e.g. cotton, silk, taffeta, cotton or polyester - should be a similar weight to the main fabric), you need to bring this additional amount in the contrast fabric:
If your contrast fabric width is 130cm or wider, bring a 70cm length 
If the contrast fabric width is narrower than 130cm, bring a 130cm length

3. THREAD: A 100m reel of all purpose polyester sewing thread, coordinating colour with the contrast fabric.
4. 50p if you want to keep the bobbin we provide you with if using our machines with your thread

5. PATTERN PAPER: Bring £1.5o to cover the cost of pattern paper to trace your pattern onto for you to keep (we have the robe patterns on card to make them easy to trace round onto paper). Or bring a 2m length of pattern paper (pattern peices are fairly large so best use paper on roll rather than sheets)

6. Optional GLASSES: if you wear glasses for close up work please bring them

7. FINDING US INFO: see your booking confirmation's link to how to find us & bring your phone in case of last minute emergency.

We provide or bring your own:

  • sewing machine (or bring your own - with all accessories, spare bobbins and pedal. Please note, we are on the 3rd floor (sadly no lift) - contact us in advance if you need help bringing your machine up the stairs,
  • scissors,
  • pins,
  • chalk,
  • tape measure,
  • unpicker
  • other sewing tools

Where to buy fabric: See our list of local fabric shops

REFRESHMENTS: Teas, cordials, water and coffee are complimentary during class. You are welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks.