{"id":9928,"date":"2025-03-04T15:15:23","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T20:15:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/?p=9928"},"modified":"2025-03-04T15:15:41","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T20:15:41","slug":"cozy-loungewear-set","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.fabricville.com\/en\/cozy-loungewear-set\/","title":{"rendered":"Cozy Loungewear Set"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the things I love about social media is discovering inspiring artists in sewing, drawing, and painting. Recently, Anita Morris from the YouTube channel <\/span>Anita by Design<\/span><\/i><\/a> sewed a robe that made me want to give it a try. With the biting cold of the past few weeks, the timing was perfect. And honestly, my old bathrobe had seen better days!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Pattern and Fabric Choice<\/b><\/h3>\n

The <\/span>McCall’s M8245<\/span><\/a> pattern offers a three-piece loungewear set: a romper, a jumpsuit, and a robe with a belt. Some have even adapted the pattern for outfits that can be worn outside. But for me, the loungewear version was just what I needed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Off to my favourite fabric store! I was looking for french terry, as Anita recommended, but I couldn\u2019t resist a <\/span>bamboo fleece<\/span><\/a> in navy. It\u2019s super soft and excellent quality\u2014a timeless classic.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Easy Assembly with a Few Tweaks<\/b><\/h3>\n

This pattern is simple to sew. The pieces are large, but the assembly went smoothly. I lengthened the bodice by 4 inches to create a longer robe. To stabilize the shoulder seams, I added bias tape when joining the front and back pieces.<\/span><\/p>\n

One small detail that makes a big difference: I interfaced the front band for a cleaner finish. In hindsight, a lighter interfacing would have been easier to work with since it stabilizes the fabric and reduces stretch. The result? A slight mismatch between the layers during assembly. To fix it, I sewed a stay stitch along the non-interfaced side and basted the two bands together before final stitching.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Power of Pressing with a Damp Cloth<\/b><\/h3>\n

At every step, I made sure to steam press with a damp cloth. It makes all the difference! This simple technique protects the fabric, prevents shine and discoloration from heat, and ensures a crisp, polished finish.<\/span><\/p>\n

Adding Belt Loops<\/b><\/h3>\n

The pattern didn\u2019t include belt loops\u2014not very practical! So, I added two twill tape loops at the waist to keep the belt in place. Simple and effective.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t