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January 6, 2012 by Narelle @CookCleanCraft

Bathrobe for my Dad

I never thought I’d sew a Christmas present for my Dad, but I was inspired this year! When my parents came to visit a few months ago, my Mum was complaining that my Dad’s summer cotton bathrobe really needed a wash, but he didn’t want to put it in the wash as his spare was a satin one that made him too hot. The idea of sewing him one popped in my head.

Men's Bathrobe

I already had a half yard of the tools fabric in my stash (from the Suburbia range by Robert Kaufman), and I hunted around and found just enough blue quilter’s cotton too. I was going to draft my own pattern from my husband’s robe, but I couldn’t find it (robes don’t get much use in this house, and it must be in a box somewhere!). I then spotted Kwik Sew pattern 2325 in my drawer:

Kwik Sew 2325

Yes, it’s a ladies pattern, but hey, a bathrobe is a bathrobe! I made it in extra large and cuffed the sleeves with my feature fabric instead of lace.

Homemade Men's Bathrobe

I also added some pockets.

Handmade Men's Bathrobe

Apologies for the average photos – I only finished this on the Monday morning before Christmas and I had to post it off that day. The photos were taken in a rush (and I couldn’t find the belt I’d made, but it was found before I posted it!), so they didn’t turn out very well. I’m off to visit my family soon, so maybe I’ll get some photos of my Dad wearing it!

I was happy to be able to given a man in my life a handmade present. It feels so much more special as they are so hard to sew for! Did you make any manly Christmas presents?

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  1. The undomesticated scientist says

    January 6, 2012 at 10:00 am

    what a cool dressing gown! (thats what we call them) bet my dad would love one like that too. I didn’t do any ‘manly’ makes this year other than boyish duvet covers for my godsons. last year i did loads of boys PJ’s for my son, nephew and the godsons. will have to come up with some for next year!

  2. Tanya says

    January 10, 2012 at 1:48 am

    That turned out so nicely, especially with your accent fabric. I bet it will be your dad’s new favourite robe!

  3. Alisha @ Crafty Brooklyn Army Wife says

    January 13, 2012 at 1:40 am

    This came out great!! TFS!! Stopping by from The Train to Crazy linky party.

    Here is what I shared this week: http://craftybrooklynarmywife.blogspot.com/2012/01/my-first-amp-cover.html

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