Hi Everyone!
Where did the summer go? It flew by and now school has started and the second half of the year is upon me. I have been very busy and I want to share one of my big projects from this summer. Here is the finished picture of my new robe. I did have a summer robe, but I could never wear it because it was synthetic, and now that I am a woman of a certain age…it was way too hot!!! I needed a cotton robe I could wear without spontaneously combusting!! This was a made from scratch project but it qualifies as a Thrifty Chic original because the pattern came from my old robe and the new fabric was 2 tablecloths that were donated to me. It is totally reversible and quite a special piece.
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This is a picture of my combustion causing robe all picked apart and ready for it’s new life as a pattern. I had two batik tablecloths that were beautiful but I never used them and had a vision that they would make great robes. The original plan was to keep one and give one as a gift.
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Once I made these two seperate robes I realized that they were just ordinary. I tried one on and it was clear that by itself it was just too flimsy and not special at all. After thinking about it for a few days it hit me that I had to put the robes together and make it reversible, and I am so glad I did.
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Here are the two robes sewn together at the sleeves and hems. Now the robe is ready for the neckline trim and the sash.
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I had to piece together the neckline,front facings and sash, but careful thought made it work out.
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I have my choice now. It can be red or blue! I know it is selfish but I am keeping this one for me.
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It was a lot of work but I am glad I took the time to make this robe reversible. It is now a piece that I will cherish and use with pride…without spontaneously combusting!!!
