Everyone needs a basic robe in their wardrobe and the Fleur Robe delivers. This quick and easy pattern can be made from a variety of fabrics to fit any style or vibe you want. Made here in a gorgeously simple linen, you can make it cozy in a French terry, comfy in a bamboo jersey, or luxurious in your favorite silk charmeuse!
Purchase Materials Used Below:
- 3-4 yards 5.6oz Natural Organic Linen Woven
- MDF226 – The Fleur Robe Sewing Pattern (free download below!)
Alternative Recommended Fabrics:
All seam allowances are 1/2″ unless otherwise stated. See chart below for sizing specifications. Note, this specific pattern is available up to a size 30.
Begin sewing your robe by attaching the front panels at the shoulders and side seams. If using a woven, you can opt for French seams, but if using a knit I’d recommend an overlock stitch.
Create your neck binding, attaching the two pieces at one of the short edges to create the center back seam. Attach it along the neckline and center front of your robe. Here, I used an overlock stitch, like you see below. If desired, you can top-stitch the seam allowance down like you see in the second image.
Create each of your sleeves, sewing up the inside with a French seam. Set them into their respective armsyce and hem the lower edge with a 1/2″ double fold.
Fold the bottom hem of your robe up 1/2″ followed by a full 2″. Pin, stitch into place along the top fold, and press.
Create your pocket by folding the top edge down 1/2″ plus one full inch. Sew along the lower fold and press. Press each of the three raw edges under 1/2″ and press as well.
Pin the pressed pocket into place on your robe and edge stitch the three sides to secure.
Create your belt by folding it in half along the length, placing your fabric face to face. Sew around the raw edges, leaving 2″-3″ open to pull the belt right side out. Clip the seam allowances at the corners, pull right side out, and press. Slip-stitch the small opening closed.
Create two belt loops and bar tack them into place on the waist at your side seams to complete!
12 comments
I was just about to copy my robe pattern, but you saved me!!? Thank you so much!! Gonna use this with a quilted fabric and line it so it can be a coat
That sounds like an amazing idea!
I just made this today as a light summer robe and I love it! This is my first time sewing anything with sleeves (I only started sewing recently and I’ve been scared of sleeves the whole time) or French seams and it all went really well! Thank you for the pattern and the instructions 🙂
Hello Courtney, is there a possible follow up to this article with a hack for a man’s robe?
Hi, Andreea – that’s a great idea! Thinking a bit on it, this pattern doesn’t have any chest darts so you likely wouldn’t have to do any altering to make a men’s version. I’d recommend cutting the size corresponding to the man’s chest and you should be good to go. 🙂
Excited to wear my new linen robe!! IT turned out fantastic! Thank you for the great pattern!
Is there a fabric quantity chart for this? Wondering how much fabric is needed for each size. Thanks!
Yes, it’s in the ‘Shop this Look’ widget! 🙂
Just made this in a waffle knit as a birthday present for my mum. It was really simple to do and has turned out fantastic. Can’t wait to give it to her this weekend.
Sam, I was looking for a waffle knit also but ended up with a jersey knit. Wondering how you laid out the pattern, particularly the back and fronts?
WHERE IS THE ACTUAL PATTERN. I CANNOT FIND IT
Hi, Jacqui! You can enter your name and email into the box near the top of the blog post and the pattern link will be sent directly to you! If the link in the email doesn’t seem to be working correctly, copy and paste the url into your browser. 🙂