Curated by ITF - Issue 3

Suggested Fabrics

The Whitlow robe is compatible with a wide variety of woven fabrics. For a lightweight robe, consider: linen, linen blends, cotton lawn, sateen, silk charmeuse, viscose, lyocell (rayon) or double gauze.

For a warmer robe, consider terry towelling, waffle weave, cotton flannelette or polar fleece. Please note: for thicker fabrics, you may choose to cut the waist tie pieces (hidden inside the robe) in a lighter-weight fabric.

Fabric requirements and finished garment measurements can be found here.

Notions

• Coordinating thread

• Optional: 1.4m (1.6yds) light to mid-weight fusible interfacing

• Optional: If your fabric is prone to stretching, you may choose to use interfacing tape to stabilise the front opening. Alternatively, tearaway vilene can be used.
  
  Please note: interfacing is for the collar only. Depending on your fabric and preferences, you may choose not to use interfacing
  

The pattern is available in both sizes A - J (drafted for a B sewing cup size) and sizes G - P (drafted for a D sewing cup size). Our size charts can be found here.

The Whitlow robe is designed to be relaxed in fit. Select a size based on your high bust measurement. Due to the nature of the design and the amount of ease in the pattern, it is unlikely that you will need to make a bust adjustment if your bust measurement is in a different size bracket than your high bust. It is also unlikely that you will need to grade between pattern sizes due to the nature of the wrap. 

Patterns are drafted for height of 170cm (5'7") and include a ‘lengthen / shorten line’ so you can make adjustments to suit your height.

Fabric requirements and finished garment measurements can be found here.

Pattern includes seam allowances.

Mighty Networks community

By purchasing this issue you will gain access to the extra resources we shared in our online community group when we released the project. This means that you will be able to ask questions, share your makes and connect with other makers who are also on a mission to learn new skills and sew clothing in a slow and conscious way. 

Difficulty

The pattern is placed at a Level 1.5 on the In the Folds pattern skill scale, which means you have some basic projects under your belt and are ready for new challenges.

By working through this pattern, you will gain confidence in: sewing raglan sleeves, sewing French seams (if you choose this seam option), sewing pockets (in-seam or patch), attaching a straight collar and stitching in the ditch.

Digital product details

The pattern is suitable for printing on both A4 and US letter sized paper. A copy shop version is also included in the file (A0 or US 36" x 48").

Size A - J

Print at home pattern: 70 pages (a printing plan is included in the instructions so that you can choose to only print the pages you need for your size).

Print shop version: 4 x A0 pages (Due to the scale of the robe pieces, two sheets will still need to be taped together).

Size G - P

Print at home pattern: 73 pages (a printing plan is included in the instructions so that you can choose to only print the pages you need for your size).

Print shop version: 4 x A0 pages (Due to the scale of the robe pieces, two sheets will still need to be taped together).

The pattern includes embedded layers. This means that you can select only the size/s you would like to print.