Sewing Vortex

I really should have made myself a spa robe years ago! As a curvy woman who is petite in both height and arms, I find the "One Size Fits All" trend in robes to be a sad joke. Droopy shoulders, saggy wrap fronts and overwhelming volume are what I can expect from store bought lounge wear. But I guess I always thought making a robe would be boring.  As it turns out, I was wrong! I decided to treat myself to some real daily luxury and make a high-end spa robe that FITS to celebrate February being Love and Intimates month over in  Sew Alongs & Sewing Contests FB Group . The Spa Robe Equation I needed 3 elements to make a truly special robe: 1. A well drafted pattern with options to personalize my size 2. High quality fabric  3. Subtle details to make my garment unique 1. The Pattern I selected the Lahja Dressing Gown from Named Clothing as my pattern. Named Clothing is an independent sewing pattern company founded by two Finnish sisters, Sa