Helens Closet

Helen's Closet Arbutus Robe

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We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the printed A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day.

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Buy the Arbutus Robe sewing pattern from Helen’s Closet. The Arbutus Robe is perfect for mornings, self care, and general lounging. Make an Arbutus for yourself or make one as a gift for a loved one! Arbutus has a relaxed and comfortable fit. This pattern includes lovely details like an inner tie, belt loops, pockets, and a shawl collar. Make the Arbutus Robe out of drapey satin for a luxurious feel, or get cosy and make it in fleece or terry cloth. Arbutus is versatile and satisfying to sew. We bet you can’t make just one!

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Note if purchasing copy shop printing: Some of the pattern pieces have been split (to fit on the A0 sheets) and will need to be joined together.

Suggested fabrics: Light to medium weight woven fabrics with no stretch. Linen, cotton (lawn, poplin, voile, batiste, chambray, quilting cotton, flannel), silk, wool, hemp, rayon/viscose challis, satin, and Tencel will work well. Heavier weight textured woven fabrics (like terry cloth, waffle, and velour) will also work with this pattern. Stable knits like fleece are also appropriate. For beginner sewists, the designer recommends using a lightweight cotton.

Fabric requirements: Allow extra fabric for nap, directional prints, or pattern matching with plaids, stripes, or novelty prints.

View A: 57″ (145 cm) wide fabric: 3.8 - 5.5 yd (3.5 - 5 m) // 45″ (115 cm) wide fabric (sizes 0-26 only): 4.9 - 6.2 yd (4.5 - 5.7 m).

View B: 57″ (145 cm) wide fabric: 3.1 - 4.9 yd (2.8 - 4.5 m) // 45″ (115 cm) wide fabric: 4.2 - 5.5 yd (3.8 - 5 m).

Contrast fabric for collar, cuffs, and waist tie (optional): 1.2 - 1.6 yd (1.1 - 1.5 m). Note you will require less of the main body fabric if using contrast fabric (see chart).

Sizing: US 0 – 34 (approx. UK 6 – 34, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

This pattern has been drafted for a 5'6" (168 cm) tall person.

Notions: Lightweight fusible interfacing (not necessary if using heavier weight fabric or fleece); 0.5 yd/m of twill tape (for ties - only necessary if using heavier weight fabric or fleece).

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (77 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (4 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.

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Marie Markey

I am one of those weird people that even in the thick of summer I want to be swaddled in a blanket, much to my husbands distain who runs on hot.

I always explain it similar to the pudding pouch, my body temperature just regulated different under a blanket. Now this set up was always fine before I had kids, I’d keep a cosy fleece blanket next to the sofa and swaddle myself in whilst I was sat watching a film.

However, this is no longer simple how I have kids, the rare times I can find a blanket that they haven’t squirrelled away into the cave that is their bedroom, it’s usually covered in bogies, food or unpleasant unidentifiable smells. It just doesn’t have the same level of comfort.

So I decided it was time to make wearable blanket that was just for me. I love Helen’s Closet Patterns, I had previously made her now discontinued robe for labour with my first child so as soon as I saw she had released a new robe pattern I snatched it up.

I found some snuggly fleece in my stash and immediately got sewing. As always the instructions were excellent and the fit is perfect. I sized up 2 sizes because I wanted to full drowning in fleece effect. I also wanted it to be big enough as a blanket if I got too hot and took my arms out.

Because my kids think it’s clothing they leave it alone and I am free to be a bundle of fleece in peace.

Not only has this pattern given me the comfiest robe but it’s also saved my sanity. I will be making more so I can have them on heavy rotation when ones in the wash.

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Alissa
The perfect robe!

I have made a few other robes but this one takes the cake. This robe has the nicest finishes, which is important for something that will get lots of wear and washings. The pattern has so many options and lovely details. If you are debating which robe pattern to order - get this one!