Couture Maternity Robe Construction
A masterclass demonstrating how to create a beautiful couture maternity robe with ruffles on billowy sleeves and around neckline/front. Step-by-step construction tutorial by Anna.
This snapshot was taken midway before finishing the gown, so this isn't quite the final product just yet, but it's a variation of what can be done. Take a look and see if that's something you'd like to learn how to make.
The pattern included in the masterclass is suitable not only for maternity sizes and styles, but regular adult/teen sizes as well.
(This section will be constantly updating as we add more chapters and lessons to the course before its official release)
List of suitable fabrics for the robe body and ruffles. Ruffle trims.
Notions you will need
Robe Bodice - Size XS
Robe Bodice - Size S
Robe Bodice - Size M
Robe Bodice - Size L
Robe Bodice - Size XL
Schematic overview of how to tape the pattern
Size Chart - sizes XS to XL
Overview of 6 different types of ruffles
Cutting single and double edge ruffles
Cutting circular/cascading and spiral ruffle
Cutting cascading and pleated ruffles. Making knife pleats and box pleats.
An easy way to make knife pleats with the help of various size forks
A bonus lesson - one more way of cutting circular ruffles
Full scale example of fabric layout for straight-cut ruffles
Lesson 1 - Adding Wired Rolled Hem (Optional); rolled hem serger is needed for this lesson.
Lesson 2 - Trimming Ruffles With Horsehair Braid
Lesson 3 - Adding Lace Trims to Ruffles
Taping pattern pieces; making alterations to bodice length
Establishing grain. Three types of fabric grain.
Cutting out bodice pieces and sleeves
Adding bodice shoulder seams
Selecting ruffles for the sleeve and making guideline markings
Using basting stitch as a guideline for ruffle placement
First row of sleeve ruffles. Gathering ruffles "Anna's way".
"Stacking" rows of ruffle on to the cuff of the sleeve. Part 1.
"Stacking" rows of ruffle on to the cuff of the sleeve. Part 2.
Schematic view of ruffle placement on the sleeve - WATCH PRIOR TO SEWING YOUR RUFFLES TO SLEEVES
Adding sleeves to bodice. Step 1 - layout.
Adding sleeves to bodice. Step 2 - sewing.
Adding side seams to bodice and sleeve. Part 1 -method 1
Adding side seams to bodice and sleeve. Part 2 - method 2.
Why we do not provide strictly-set skirt measurements
Skirt Cutting Layout
Skirt Cutting Guide
Skirt Waist Radius Chart
How to Use the Radius Chart For Various Types Of Circle Skirts
Calculating the Skirt Waist Radius
Measuring length of skirt (only applicable if you are making the robe for a specific client who you can measure)
Cutting your single or double circle skirt
Connecting all circle skirts into one
Gathering skirt waist (when needed)
Connecting bodice and skirt
Neckline finishes; planning out neckline and robe skirt ruffles
Stacking ruffles on skirt
A video masterclass is an entirely different experience from just a pdf sewing tutorial or a store-bought pattern. For each and every step of the process there is a video demonstrating everything you need to know in every possible detail. Video courses are ideal for visual learners, it is very much like having your own personal sewing teacher who gently guides you through all the steps of the construction process. This is an investment well-spent because you are guaranteed to achieve a result in the end.
Below is a quick example of what a video lesson looks like (you will be watching it in a larger scale of course!).