Creating a bathrobe sewing pattern from scratch requires some sewing experience and pattern-making skills. Here are the basic steps to create a simple bathrobe sewing pattern for an adult:
Materials Needed:
- Large sheet of paper (pattern paper or craft paper)
- Measuring tape
- Ruler
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Bathrobe you can use as a reference (optional)
Steps:
- Take Measurements:
- Measure the person who will wear the bathrobe. You'll need the following measurements:
- Bust/chest circumference
- Waist circumference
- Hip circumference
- Shoulder width
- Arm length
- Robe length (from the neck to your desired length, usually knee-length or longer)
- Neck circumference (for the collar)
- Measure the person who will wear the bathrobe. You'll need the following measurements:
- Draft the Pattern:
- Start with a large sheet of paper. This will be your pattern paper.
- Draw a vertical line down the center of the paper. This will represent the center back (CB) of the robe.
- From the top of the paper (shoulder level), draw a horizontal line for the shoulders. This line should be half the shoulder width measurement.
- Front and Back Panels:
- For the back panel, measure down from the shoulder line to the robe length measurement and mark it. This is the center back length.
- From the center back line, measure and mark half of the hip measurement (plus some ease for comfort) to the left and right sides. Connect these points to the shoulder line to create the back panel of the robe.
- For the front panels, measure down from the shoulder line to the desired robe length minus a few inches (for overlap). This is the center front length.
- From the center front line, measure and mark half of the bust/chest measurement plus some ease to the left and right sides. Connect these points to the shoulder line to create the front panels of the robe.
- Leave some extra width at the front edges for overlap and a closure (e.g., a belt or buttons).
- Collar:
- To create the collar, measure and mark the neck circumference divided by 4 (for a quarter of the collar) along the top of the back panel and top of the front panels.
- Connect these marks to the neckline to create the collar shape.
- Sleeves:
- For the sleeves, measure the arm length and the desired sleeve circumference (usually a bit larger than the bicep circumference). Draw a rectangle for each sleeve, with the length being the arm length and the width being half the sleeve circumference plus ease.
- Attach the sleeves to the armholes on the back and front panels.
- Finishing Touches:
- Add pockets, if desired, by creating pocket pattern pieces and sewing them onto the front panels.
- Create a belt pattern piece if your bathrobe design includes a belt.
- Cutting and Sewing:
- Cut out your pattern pieces, following the lines you've drawn.
- Use your pattern pieces to cut out your fabric.
- Sew the fabric pieces together following standard sewing techniques for robes. Be sure to hem the edges, add cuffs to the sleeves, and attach any closures.
Remember that this is a basic guide, and the complexity of your bathrobe design may require additional pattern adjustments. Always test your pattern with a muslin or scrap fabric before cutting into your final fabric to ensure a proper fit. Additionally, you can find commercial bathrobe sewing patterns in craft stores or online if you prefer to use a pre-made pattern.



