https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/black-sheer-dressing-gown • Posted by Markee R.
A friend of mine gave me the ratio on how to make this, and it's actually pretty easy! You can use any thin material, it doesn't have to be sheer. If it's too thick it will be heavy and loose the flowing quality. You can use any trim you like as well. I used the same fabric ruched up, but you could also use marabou. Sorry I didn't take pictures while I was making it!
A friend of mine gave me the ratio on how to make this, and it's actually pretty easy! You can use any thin material, it doesn't have to be sheer. If it's too thick it will be heavy and loose the flowing quality. You can use any trim you like as well. I used the same fabric ruched up, but you could also use marabou. Sorry I didn't take pictures while I was making it!
Firstly, you want to get the right shape for your gown. I used my bath robe to measure out the sleeves, upper body and length of gown. To do this I laid the fabric on the floor, placed my robe over it, and cut (leaving space for seam allowance.)
You will want to cut two sleeves, two front panels, and one back panel. In order to get the flowing effect on the bottom, you will want to cut the bottom of your front and back panels so that they flair out (they should look a bit like a triangle!) You will also want to cut two additional triangular pieces that you will slot into the space between back panel and front panel (this piece is inserted from the waist down).
Sew all your pieces together. Since you are working with thin material, I would suggest doing french seams (especially if it's sheer). If you do use french seams, make sure you double your seam allowance.
Make sure that the upper part is as fitted to your body as possible. Since my bath robe is a bit baggy at the top, I interred darts along the back of my robe (to nip in the waist).
You will now need to do the finishing touches. Hem any rough edges (down the front of the robe, the sleeve ends, the bottom of the robe.) You can decide if you want to add ribbon at the waist to close it, and what type of trim you want (if any).
And that's you done! Put some lippy and high heels on and prepare to look fabulous.