ROBE JACKET

ISSUE 45

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THE ROBE JACKET

This simple, versatile robe jacket features a drop shoulder with straight sleeves, an inverted box pleat
at the back, a curved back hem and a fabric belt. It’s the perfect transeasonal, multipurpose piece –
try pairing it with jeans and a tee, layering it over your cossie while at the beach or adding length to
create a long duster jacket in a heavier fabric for those cooler days. Suitable for beginner sewists.

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PATTERN PIECES
1_Bodice Front Cut One Pair
2_Bodice Back Cut One on Fold
3_Sleeve Cut One Pair
4_Collar Cut One Pair
5_Belt Cut Two
6_Belt Loops Cut Two

REQUIRED NOTIONS
Matching Thread

SEWING LEVEL
Beginner

SUGGESTED FABRICS
Light to medium-weight fabrics; fabrics which drape well.
Linen, cotton, hemp + other natural fibres

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Sewing machine
A good pair of sewing scissors
Pins or pattern weights
Markers chalk

SEAM ALLOWANCES
All seams have a 1cm (0.4 inch) seam allowance included
in the pattern pieces

SIZE CHART
Our sizing is based on the Australian standard size range.
Please check the below body measurements closely.

SIZE A B C D E
AUS 6-8 10 - 12 14 - 16 18 - 20 22 - 24
HIGH BUST 71 - 76cm 81- 86cm 91 - 96cm 103.5 - 111cm 118.5 - 126cm

BUST 76 - 81cm 86 - 91cm 96 - 101cm 108.5 - 116cm 123.5 - 131cm

WAIST 61 - 66cm 71- 76cm 81 - 86cm 93.5 - 101cm 108.5 - 116cm

COMPLETED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS

SIZE A B C D E
WAIST 120cm 129.6cm 139.2cm 148.8cm 158.4cm

LENGTH* 80.3cm 82.7cm 85.1cm 87.5cm 89.9cm

*Centre back neck to hem

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Cutting Instructions

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS
All of our fabric requirements are based on a standard 1.4m wide fabric (1.5 yards)

SIZE A B C D E
METERAGE 1.9m 1.9m 2.3m 2.3m 2.4m

NOTE
Fabric is to be inside out.
Layout and meterage may vary depending on fabric selection.

SIZES A + B SIZES C, D + E

Fabric folded over selvage to selvage

Fabric folded over selvage to selvage

6.

2. 2.
5. 6.
5.
Fold Side

1.
Fold Side

4. 1.
4.
3.

3.

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Printing Instructions

WITHIN THIS PACKAGE YOU HAVE

TWO PRINTING OPTIONS

COPY SHOP PRINT

This will contain two (2) A0 black and white pages (pdf)

Take this pdf to your copy shop / office works and get them
printed as per below;
_Black & white
_Plotter printer
_100% scale
(this will be your cheapest option)

PRINT AT HOME
This will contain a combined A4 format / US Letter Paper format that
you can print on your home printer & stick together to make the
overall pattern - 43 pages total.

It is exactly the same as the A0 prints, it has just been broken down
into multiple smaller sheets.

Step 1 - Print the below 10cm x 10cm (3.9 inch x 3.9 inch) test
square (Print at 100% scale)
Step 2 - Print all sheets of the ‘print at home’ pdf file (colour or b&w)
Step 3 - Trim the pages so there is no white border around the boxes
(a guillotine is useful here)
Step 4 - Use the printing layout guide below and the numbers &
letters indicated on the individual pages and stick the sheets together
Step 5 - Cut out your pattern pieces

TEST PRINT

TEST PRINT

ONCE PRINTED THIS

SQUARE SHOULD
MEASURE

10CM X 10CM
3.9 INCHES X 3.9 INCHES

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Printing Instructions

PRINT AT HOME LAYOUT

A4 / US LETTER - 43 PAGES
ROBE JACKET ROBE JACKET
SIZES A - E (AUS 6 - 24) SIZES A - E (AUS 6 - 24)

6 PATTERN PIECES 6 PATTERN PIECES

1 _BODICE FRONT
2_BODICE BACK
CUT ONE PAIR
CUT ONE ON FOLD
Common 1 _BODICE FRONT CUT ONE PAIR C ommon
2_BODICE BACK CUT ONE ON FOLD

Stitch . S t it ch .
3_SLEEVE CUT ONE PAIR 3_SLEEVE CUT ONE PAIR
4_COLLAR CUT ONE PAIR 4_COLLAR CUT ONE PAIR
5_BELT CUT TWO 5_BELT CUT TWO
6_BELT LOOPS CUT TWO 6_BELT LOOPS CUT TWO

E
D

SIZE
C

SIZE
10CM

SIZE
SIZE
A
SIZE
3.9 INCH

6.
ROBE JACKET
BELT LOOPS

CUT TWO
SIZE E
3.9 INCH

PRINT FOR
A A B B C C D D A A B B C C D D
10CM

SCALE SIZE D

SIZE C

SIZE B

INVERTED PLEAT
END POINT
SIZE A

E D C B A

SIZE E
2 3 4 5 6 2 3 4 5 6

GRAIN LINE
SIZE D 2 3 4 5 6 2 3 4 5 6
SIZE C

SIZE B

SIZE A

GRAIN LINE
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SIZ
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BODICE FRONT
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SIZ
CUT ONE PAIR
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GRAIN LINE

ROBE JACKET
BELT LOOP MARKERS

EA

5.
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2 3 4 5 6 2 3 4 5 6

CUT TWO
BODICE BACK EB

BELT
SIZ

GRAIN LINE
EC

2 3 4 5 6
CUT ONE ON FOLD

2 3 4 5 6
SIZ

2.
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SIZ

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PLACE ON FOLD
SIZ
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3.
CUT ONE PAIR
SLEEVE

BELT LOOP MARKERS

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4.
CUT ONE PAIR
COLLAR
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SIZE A

SIZE B

SIZE C

SIZE A

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SIZE D

SIZE C
SIZE E

SIZE B

SIZE A

SIZE E

SIZE C

SIZE D
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BEFORE YOU START

YOUR PROJECT
Please read all instructions prior to starting work on your garment.

We recommend pre-washing all your fabrics and trims before

sewing, to allow for any shrinkage.

Transfer all pattern markings to the wrong side of the fabric before
removing the pattern pieces unless indicated otherwise.

Seam allowances for all garment pieces are 1cm (0.4 inch)
unless indicated otherwise.

Neaten your seams + give your garments a longer life by either using
an overlocker or a regular zig-zag stitch on your seams.

We recommend pressing the seams as you go.

GLOSSARY OF TERMS
BACK STITCH
at the beginning and end of each line of continuous stitches sew four
stitches forward and four stitches backwards to secure the stitch.

PIN STITCH
a finishing stitch sewn on the right side of the fabric very close to the
edge as a decorative feature.

TOP STITCH
a continuous row of stitches on the right side of a garment as a
decorative feature.

PATTERN SYMBOLS
fold
place on fabric fold line

grain grain direction of fabric

Right Side Wrong Side

of Fabric of Fabric

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Instructions

TIPS

Iron all seams once sewn to get a

crisp finish. End Point

STEP ONE

Inverted Pleat

Centre Back Fold

Make sure to mark the pleat nicks, using
your awl or a pin to mark the end point.

To fold your inverted pleat, line the nicks

up at the centre back - right side to right
side, so that your marks are on top of
each other.

Sew from the nicks to the end point.

Remember to back stitch here as you don’t
want the pleat to come undone.

Press the centre back fold so that it is on

top of your stitching (This will later get stitched
down in place when you add on the collar).

Inverted Pleat

STEP TWO

Joining the fronts to the back

Join the two front pieces, onto the back

piece, by stitching along both shoulder
seams. Make sure both right sides of fabric
are facing each other.

Overlock / Zig-Zag to finish.

SEAM ALLOWANCES

All seams have a 1cm (0.4 inch) seam

allowance included in the pattern pieces.

Wrong Side Right Side

of Fabric of Fabric

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Instructions

STEP THREE ATTACH

Sewing on the sleeves

Front Front

Sew the sleeve pieces onto the bodice,

right side to right side.
Overlock / Zig-Zag to finish.

Sleeve Sleeve

Turn the garment so the right side is facing

upwards and top stitch along the shoulder
seam - making sure to press the seam
allowance upwards towards the shoulder.
Back
Back

While the sleeve is still open, press the

sleeve hem up 1cm (0.4 inch) and then
press up a further 2.5cm (1 inch).
Pin in place (this will get sewn up later).
TOP STITCH

Front Front

Press seam Press seam

upwards upwards

Sleeve Sleeve

Back

PRESS

Front Front

Sleeve Sleeve
SEAM ALLOWANCES

All seams have a 1cm (0.4 inch) seam Back Back

allowance included in the pattern pieces.

Wrong Side Right Side

of Fabric of Fabric
Press 1cm (0.4 inch) Press 2.5cm (1inch)

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Instructions

STEP FOUR
Belt Loop Piece Press 1cm Fold in Half Pin Stitch

Making the belt loops

Press both long edges of the belt loops

over 1cm (0.4 inch).

Then fold in half lengthways

Pin stitch along the long edge

STEP FIVE

Attaching the belt loops

Fold the belt loops in half and line them up

with the belt loop nicks on the back of the
robe (facing inwards, on the right side of
the fabric).

Stitch into place - make sure to back stitch

so that they are secure.

SEAM ALLOWANCES

All seams have a 1cm (0.4 inch) seam

allowance included in the pattern pieces.

Wrong Side Right Side

of Fabric of Fabric

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Instructions

STEP SIX

Closing the side seams

With fabric right side to right side, close the

side seams - ensuring that the belt loops
are encased.

Start sewing at the sleeve hem (make sure

you un-fold the sleeve hem here), and sew
down to the body hem - making sure to Start Start
curve under the arm.

STEP SEVEN

Hemming the sleeve

Using the hem allowance that we pressed

up in step three, top stitch both sleeve
hems for a neat finish.

SEAM ALLOWANCES

All seams have a 1cm (0.4 inch) seam

allowance included in the pattern pieces.

Wrong Side Right Side

of Fabric of Fabric

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Instructions

STEP EIGHT
Overlock Right sides
Together
Collar

Overlock / Zig-Zag one short end on each

of your collar pieces.

Sew together the two short ends of the

opposite pieces, right side to right side.

Press the seam open.

Press both long edges in 1cm (0.4 inch)

Fold the collar piece in half lengthwise and

press, ensuring the right side of the fabric
is on the outside.

Join Together Press Seam

Open

Collar Piece
1cm Fold

Halfway Fold

1cm Fold
SEAM ALLOWANCES

All seams have a 1cm (0.4 inch) seam

allowance included in the pattern pieces.

Wrong Side Right Side

of Fabric of Fabric

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Instructions

STEP NINE

Attaching the collar on

On the wrong side of your robe, sew on the

right side of your collar. Unfold the pressed
collar and stitch along the first 1cm (0.4
inch) fold, with the raw edges lining up.
Stitch all the way up one side, around the
neck, and back down the second side.

Make sure the right side of your collar

fabric is facing the inside of the robe (right
side collar to wrong side robe fabric).

Fold the collar over to the right side of your

robe, folding in the halfway fold. With the
1cm (0.4 inch) fold still folded under, pin
stitch the collar onto the robe, hiding the
previous stitching.
Start

Section Detail

SEAM ALLOWANCES Robe Fabric Collar Fabric

1cm Fold
Halfway Fold
All seams have a 1cm (0.4 inch) seam 1cm Fold
allowance included in the pattern pieces.

Wrong Side Right Side

of Fabric of Fabric

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Instructions

STEP TEN

Hemming the robe jacket

Overlock around the base of your robe

jacket, including the ends of the collar you
just attached.

Press up 1cm (0.4 inch) and top stitch.

STEP ELEVEN Overlock Right sides Join Together Press Seam

Together Open

Sewing the Belt

Overlock / Zig-Zag one short end on each

of your belt pieces.

Sew together the two short ends of the

opposite pieces, right side to right side.

Press the seam open

Press both long edges in 1cm (0.4 inch)

Press both short edges in 1cm (0.4 inch) 1cm fold 1cm fold Fold in half Pin stitch
long edges short edges to close
Then fold in half lengthways

Pin stitch along the three edges to close

Thread through your belt loops and you’ve

finished!

SEAM ALLOWANCES

All seams have a 1cm (0.4 inch) seam

allowance included in the pattern pieces.

Wrong Side Right Side

of Fabric of Fabric

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 This pattern is for personal use only. Not to be used for commercial purposes.

Download of this pattern entitles you to print and copy the pattern for individual home use only.
You can make the garment for yourself or as a gift.

It does not entitle you to print, copy or distribute the pattern to others, whether you profit
from it or not, nor to sell garments that you have made from this sewing pattern.

Thank you for respecting the rights of the designer.

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