I started matching parts following the pattern instructions:

• sew the shoulder seams joining the back side with the two front parts;

• pin the sleeves with the back and front parts, paying attention to the points of coincidence and sew ;

• sew the sides of the sleeve, slightly reinforcing the point under the arm.

All these steps for both of the fabrics.

I composed with the two fabrics the cuffs and the front collar.

I decided to attach the edges to the robe with the same fabric on the 2 faces, to make the garment wearable on several occasions.

I sewed the collar on the front opening of the two robes, closing and finishing the lower part. I put the sleeves one inside the other and I tried the robe on both faces, it was perfect!

I fixed and sewed the cuffs on the back side of the sleeves, using the lower opening.

The last step was to join the two edges of the lower edge. I made the hems on the two parts. Then overlapping them I joined them by hand with a hidden point. The stitch should not be too tight to allow the two fabrics to fall naturally and lightly.

Sewing this double-face robe was very pleasant, the two fabrics are easy to sew, the garment is wide so it should not be taken up or retouched.

Surely I’ll also make a summer version with lighter fabrics, because it’s versatile and really easy-to-sew.

But there’s also a problem... if you have a Christmas robe and a teenager at home, you can only admire it on her who literally takes possession of it.

Merry Christmas from me and Melissa (my friend who has kindly reviewed this text)

Till the next DIY story

Madalina @ Twin Tacks

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