Hiya peeps.

A solid thank you for the comments on my last post.

I often hold back when it comes to sharing….you know, those heavier emotions like uncertainty, overwhelm, worry.  It’s not just here on my blog….it’s real life too.

And yes, I was tempted to leave that post in draft until I changed my thoughts, but who knew when that would be…

Fortunately…a quick get ‘er done post was helpful.

Also helpful…

Wearing my hot pink Suki Robe.

Pretty much the opposite of my first iteration here, amirite?

I bought this fabric…same time, same store…as my soft, floral, Asian inspired fabric. At the rear of the store I could see several colourful sheeting fabrics displayed on the wall. I noticed them from, like, 50 yards away. I could not get this fuchsia one outta my head. I wanted it. so. much. I waffled though…wot, why? Well, I’ve been really good about sewing from my stash this year and I’ve been really good about not buying fabric just because I really love it.

Now. Just because I really, really, really love it…that I can do.

Plus. A mental promise to sew it….this season. Which I did do. {pats self on back}

This time around, I added a silky pink bemberg lining. It wasn’t difficult to do.  To begin, I made one pattern adjustment…trimming 5/8″ off the center front edge of the front pattern piece. After sewing the robe fronts, back and sleeves together, I did the same for the lining pieces. Then I sewed the lining to the robe with right sides together along the bottom hemline and along the center front seams with a 1/2″ seam allowance. After trimming, turning and pressing, I basted the lining to the robe along the sleeve bottoms and the neckline. I then treated the two layers of fabric as one, attaching the sleeve and front band facings as per the instructions. My facings are hand stitched…just personal preference.

I made the self tie, but I’ve never used it. Visually, it breaks the gorgeous bold pattern, particularly on the back view. That being said, I’m happy I have one…you know…in case I ever wear it as an actual robe.

One last view of the large scale pattern. I mean…looky dat…just two flowers on the back. This fabric may have been designed for a duvet cover but….seriously…I think it was destined to be a Suki Robe.

G and I snuck in a brief pre-rain walk in Friendship Gardens, New Westminster. I think the ducks were amused.

Wearing:

Suki Robe : :  Helens Closet

UPDATE: The name of the Suki has been changed to Suki Robe as of May 16, 2019