Finally, huh? The Stitch Fall 2011 Issue has been on the stands for weeks now, and I’m finally showing off the third project that I have in the magazine: The Cozy Wrap Bathrobe! (Things have been so busy here! More on that later, though.)
I love this robe! It’s designed to grow with your child, so there are just two sizes: toddler and child. It’s sewn with cotton french terry which is a knit, but it’s not very stretchy. Don’t be afraid at all if you don’t have much experience sewing knits! French terry is nice and absorbent without being too heavy, so it’s a perfect choice for wrapping up your little one fresh out of the bathtub. (In case you’re on the hunt for it, you can find that great owl french terry at The Fabric Fairy.)
I sewed up a fall robe for Jamie using the larger of the two sizes, and he’s happy to show it off to you!
You’ll have to pick up the magazine to find the instructions for this one. It’s available online at the Interweave Store (in paper or digital version) or you can find it at your favorite local fabric shop!
So cute! (as always!)
Before I run out & buy the new issue (and we know I will)… how big would you say the child size is? Lisa wears a size 8 in girls… would she be too big for it?
Jamie’s wearing the size 5-8 in these pictures, and he’s solidly in a size 5 ready-to-wear. I think if I was going to sew one up for a child who already wears a size 8, I’d add a few inches in length to the arms and body for a little extra growing room. The body width and hood should work perfectly, though!
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