Hilma robe
Hilma is a semi-fitted robe with a straight cut. The robe features a shawl collar and patch pockets at the front. The front edge is finished with a facing. Hilma has an extended shoulder line and long, semi-fitted set-in sleeves. The detachable tie belt is secured with belt loops at the side seams. The robe is above-ankle length.
Model Daria: Height 167 cm (5’6”), Bust 85 cm (33 1/2”), Waist 62 cm (24 3/8”), Hips 88 cm (34 5/8”). Daria is wearing size 36 in height 2.
Approximate sewing time — 1 day (8 hours).
To sew this robe, choose fabrics with the following properties:
- medium weight, structured, opaque, non-stretch or with very little stretch
- the fiber content can include natural fibers (wool, cotton), artificial fibers (viscose), blends (wool + silk, wool + polyester, cotton + viscose, etc.), and synthetics (polyester, polyester + elastane)
- the following fabrics are recommended: cotton, sateen, waffle, terry, flannel.
Attention! We do not recommend stretchy fabrics (knits) or loosely-woven lightweight fabrics.
The robe in the photo is made of waffle fabric. The fabric is structured and non-stretch. The fiber content is 100% cotton. The fabric weight is 240 g/m2.
1. Main fabric, 140 cm wide, with a directional print/nap, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | |||||||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | |
3.1 | 3.15 | 3.2 | 3.25 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.35 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.45 | |
2 (162–168) | 3.15 | 3.25 | 3.25 | 3.3 | 3.35 | 3.4 | 3.45 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.55 |
3 (170–176) | 3.25 | 3.35 | 3.35 | 3.4 | 3.45 | 3.45 | 3.55 | 3.55 | 3.6 | 3.65 |
4 (178–184) | 3.4 | 3.45 | 3.45 | 3.5 | 3.55 | 3.55 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.75 | 3.75 |
Main fabric, 55" wide, with a directional print/nap, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | |||||||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 3 3/8 | 3 1/2 | 3 1/2 | 3 1/2 | 3 5/8 | 3 5/8 | 3 5/8 | 3 3/4 | 3 3/4 | 3 3/4 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 3 1/2 | 3 1/2 | 3 1/2 | 3 5/8 | 3 5/8 | 3 3/4 | 3 3/4 | 3 7/8 | 3 7/8 | 3 7/8 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 3 1/2 | 3 5/8 | 3 5/8 | 3 3/4 | 3 3/4 | 3 3/4 | 3 7/8 | 3 7/8 | 3 7/8 | 4 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 3 3/4 | 3 3/4 | 3 3/4 | 3 7/8 | 3 7/8 | 3 7/8 | 3 7/8 | 4 | 4 1/8 | 4 1/8 |
IMPORTANT! When purchasing fabric, please account for shrinkage and buy 5% more than required.
2. Matching thread — 5 spools (1 spool for the sewing machine + 4 spools for the overlocker)
- sewing machine for construction
- stitch-in-the-ditch foot for the sewing machine (optional)
- overlocker for finishing raw edges. It can be replaced with a stretch overlock stitch or a zigzag stitch on the sewing machine (overlock or zigzag stitch width 2–3 mm, stitch length 2.5 mm).
Ease type | Ease measurement, cm | Ease measurement, in |
Bust ease | 16.9–18.2 | 6 5/8–7 1/8 |
Waistline ease | 39.9–42.4 | 15 3/4–16 3/4 |
Hipline ease | 17.2–21.1 | 6 3/4–8 1/4 |
Upper arm ease | 9.3–11 | 3 5/8–4 3/8 |
Height, cm | Center back length, cm | Sleeve length including shoulder width, cm |
1 (154–160) | 117.5–122 | 69.9–72.2 |
2 (162–168) | 121.5–126 | 72.4–74.7 |
3 (170–176) | 125.5–130 | 74.6–76.9 |
4 (178–184) | 129.5–134 | 76.9–79.1 |
Height, ft | Center back length, in | Sleeve length including shoulder width, in |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 46 1/4–48 | 27 1/2–28 3/8 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 47 7/8–49 5/8 | 28 1/2–29 3/8 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 49 3/8–51 1/8 | 29 3/8–30 1/4 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 51–52 3/4 | 30 1/4–31 1/8 |
Once the order is paid, within 1 minute you will receive an email with the details of the order and a link to your personal account, where the following will be available for download:
1. The pdf pattern in your chosen size, in the following formats: Letter, A4, A0 and plotter format. The size of the plotter format is indicated in the name of the document. You will need a plotter printer that can print at least 900 mm width.
2. Detailed instructions which include cutting layouts, construction steps accompanied by photos, as well as instructions on how to work with Vikisews patterns (printing, taping, adjusting, sewing terminology).
If you have any questions, please let us know at info@vikisews.com
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