Helen's Closet Unisex Arbutus Robe

Buy the Unisex 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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