Elijah was so pleased with his new robe.
My little boy has been busy growing taller and taller. All of a sudden none of his clothes fit including his flannel bath robe I made last year. Time to break out the sewing machine and get to work! Not really sure if I would call it work or not since Elijah is just about my favorite person to sew for. 😉
I made my own loops and added them to the robe.
I used Simplicity 3584 and made a straight size 3 with no alterations. I considered adding a 3″ hem that could be let down like I did last year but I figured that by the time Elijah was that much taller he would really need a bigger size. I used an adorable blue farmyard print for the outside and the same farmyard print in green for the inside. The flannel fabric has to be some of my favorite I have ever seen for a little boy! I made almost the same changes to the pattern that I made last year. I lined the entire robe by cutting out all of the pattern pieces again (except the pocket) out of the inside fabric. Then I laid the lining pieces wrong sides together against the outside fabric.
I sewed the belt onto the back of the robe at the center back.
The pattern called for the belt and loops to be made out of bias tape. Unless you are really a beginner when it comes to sewing I would advise against this. I really think that would look tacky. To make the ties I cut 2 pieces of fabric 3X30″. I sewed the two pieces together to make one large strip. Sew a tube, inside it out and press. (If you follow my notes and make the ties you will only need 1 package of bias tape.) I also skipped using bias tape to finish the sleeves. I also made Loops which measured 2 1/4 X 3/4 when finished. Unlike the instructions I sewed them on very last and placed them right along the finished side seam.
If you are looking for a baby bath robe up to size 18-24 months I would recommend Simplicity 3711.)
Sweet boy & another sweet memory for this mama.
I made lots of changes to this pattern but was very pleased with the final result. Sewing robes for Elijah might just be a lasting tradition in our home. 🙂 I have a feeling I will be sewing another one next winter.
Emerson Family 
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