SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
- Sewing Pattern for Robe, (pictured here is New Look® NL6233)
- Fabric for Robes: Crepe-back satin or similar, yardage based on pattern & size
- Lace fabric to match solid
- Sewing Machine
- Thread to match lace fabric
- Basic sewing supplies
- Heat transfer vinyl
- Cutting machine & mat
- Heat press or iron & ironing surface
DIRECTIONS:
- Create Lace Trim:
- Determine a pattern to cut around the lace motif of the fabric, creating a strip of lace trim. For the robes pictured, a 6" wide piece was cut. Approximately 3yds of lace trim will be needed for the hem and sleeves of each robe.
- Use small, sharp scissors to cut out lace motifs.
- Sew Robe:
- Assemble the robe using the sewing instructions included with the pattern.
- Sew Lace to Sleeves:
- Measure sleeve ends to determine band size plus 2".
- Trim around the motifs on one short end of a band of lace trim, and overlap forming a ring of the actual measurement of the sleeve.
- On the right side, join by sewing around the motif edge. Carefully trim the excess underneath. Pin to sleeve allowing 1 1⁄2"-2" of lace to extend over the bottom of the hem. Place lace band seam near sleeve seam.
- Hand sew closely around the top edge of the motif and 1⁄4" from the edge of the hem using matching thread. A small whip stitch is best for this application.
- Sew Lace to Hem:
- Cut motif design on one short end of a lace band segment. Pin to robe right front opening having front edges even and extending below hem.
- Repeat on the left front, working toward the back. Piece by overlapping as in sleeve band, preferably near a side seam. Sew upper edge and 1⁄4" from bottom edge of robe.
- Add vinyl decals to the back of the robes:
- Upload SVG files to software for the cutting machine.
- Scale art to desired size.
- Cut art to heat transfer vinyl following instructions from the machine. Weed away excess vinyl.
- Transfer vinyl to robes using manufacture's recommended heat settings for the fabric and vinyl types used.