This, again, is the bird robe. Today. A large cloth project from way back, that I still shelter in. Just appropriate for the times.
Some folks have expressed interest in making a simple robe. Have asked about the method.
I will be talking about using old garments when I get to pre-existing bases. Of course this has become one over time.
But if you want to start from scratch, I will share my method here, for making a simple pattern. And robe base. These videos are from my Contemporary Boro class which has never been re-released as part of feel free, mostly because there were some glitches in the media that needed to be resolved. At one point I will make the whole class available.
The garment, for reference, some older pics here.
Anyway, below is my pattern making a approach for a robe base, because you asked. That is what I am doing here.
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my measurements...
What if? I don't have a large piece of cloth to cut from? Patchwork. Sew what you have together to make a bigger cloth. Yup, that's the point. Starting with patched cloth will yield unexpected and delightful results when cut to shape.
Because this is such a loose boxy thing, perfect alignment and seam allowance doesn't make much difference, you can add a bit extra to allow for seams but it has never mattered much to my making.
Once it is basically stitched together it becomes a base to play with. I was wearing mine right from the beginning.
or you can just play paper dolls.
General Note: I have decided some sort of social media will be more inclusive, so I have chosen Instagram and the hashtag #ragmates2020 for sharing if you are there. Because a lot of you are there, I know. It's fairly easy for me to be there too. Feel free to share anything you are working on. Pics there but Lessons still here, of course.
