A Classic Design: OOP Simplicity 6851

This robe was part of the holiday gift sewing.  

The pattern, out-of-print (OOP) Simplicity 6851, is such a lovely find.  This is the second time sewing this robe and I forgot how much I enjoy sewing this pattern. 

First, can I say that I'm quite smitten over the size of the pockets?  They are perfect.  I did raise the placement of the pockets about an inch and a half.  Also impressed with the use of darts and their placement.  The bust dart glides down from the raglan sleeve seam in the front.  The shoulders are shaped with a dart, highlighting the mid-century era of which this pattern originates.  As well, there are pattern pieces for a proper neckline and sleeve facings.  This is the golden age of vintage patterns.  Even the quality of the pattern paper is superior to the big four tissue pattern paper found now-a-days. 

The fabric for this project is a cotton sateen with stretch.  It is left over from this project.  I had just enough fabric left over to squeak out the robe.  It was all about the deep burgundy colour that inspired this project.  There was a request for the sleeves to be cut to full length (an additional 6 inches), but there just wasn't enough fabric.  The fabric was pre-shrunk many moons ago, so it just hit the ironing board for a quick press before the pattern layout phase of the project.  

The buttons are a recycled find from Mom's button stash. This find happened to be the gold mine of buttons.  There were enough buttons for two robes, surpassing the six buttons suggested on the pattern envelope.  

Project Details

Seams:  2.6 straight stitch

Seam finish:  Serged

Fabric:  2.5 metres

Interfacing:  0.5 metres

Buttons:  6 - 3/4 inch shank buttons

Pattern:  OOP Simplicity 6851

Additional Tools and Supplies:  Cutting table, pins, pin cushion, tailor's chalk, scissors, measuring tape, measuring gauge, iron, ironing board, sewing machine, regular presser foot, walking foot, buttonhole foot screwdriver, sewing machine needle, serger, threads (6 spools between the 2 machines), cutting board, buttonhole cutter, hand sewing needles (2), thread clippers, coat thread, music and a coffee break or two.  

Stay safe and keep sewing!