The fabric that I used for this robe is a sweatshirt fabric in a Japanese children's print that I got from Ebay years and years ago. I'm not entire sure that this robe is going to fit. I did cut an xl, but by the time I was done, it ended up between a medium and a large, which is my goddaughter's current size. Lengthwise, it should be quite long, which is want I wanted. This thing I didn't like about this pattern was it's construction. Rather than havea separate band running the length of the robe, you turn under the seam (what??). Yep, you put on the hood and then just turn the seam under all the way around. It's not the look I was going for, but like I said, it is the only robe pattern have I have a girl. Somehow, I managed to get turned around when it came time to hem the robe, so I had to turn it all under a second time (I think the instructions for that part were out of order) instead of unpicking it because I just wasn't feeling it at the time and the robe was extra big. Hopefully it fits, but if not, it's not a big deal.
At least the fabric is cute.
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the fabric IS cute. Maybe the weird seam folding makes mores sense on a plusher fabric? NO idea. But I LOOVE those little elephants!! :)
Why not just cut a 3" wide strip (piece it if you have to) the overall length and sew it on? Doesn't even need to be the same fabric.
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Kwik Sew #2705 is only for children 4-5 to 12-14, but it is reversible. Essentially, you make 2 garments and sew them together. I made it in fleece lined with flannel, so my grandsons could have the flannel next to their bodies for drying hair. One of my grandsons turned 12 and is 5'3" with a 31" chest (normal looking to me), but too big for the Kwik Sew pattern, so I'm buying this pattern and doing the reversible thing with it. It's double the cost, but hides all the seams and makes lots less handwork. I'll make both sides flannel, which I already have on hand. Just an idea.
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