Fabric site

What type of robe pattern are you looking for? I have a couple my aunt's collection. If there is one you can use, I'll be happy to send it to you. Emily

Very cool site! I think it was Robb who was looking for less expensive non-wool tartan a while back, here's some poly/cotton blend:

Thanks for the offer Emily. I prefer a robe that zippers most of the way down the front and has a closed seam down the rest of the way. I also need one that plus size. I did find some instructions for adapting a TEE shirt or sweat shirt pattern into a robe.

That looks remarkably like the MacGregor tartan. One of them, anyway.

As I recall, Robb was looking for Royal Stewart Black(?), but maybe this one will do for a "practice kilt".

Beverly

It appears that it would make a very nice summer-weight kilt.

I'm not so sure he will want it. They have a 15 yard minimum on the plaid/tartans. Juno

But it's only 45" wide, so he'll need 8 yards for *one* kilt. He can always use the extra to make tiny kilts for the rug-rats.... ;-)

Beverly

Scarves. Matching scarves for the whole fam-dambly. They're easier than kilts.

LOL! And you know this because.... ???

Beverly

That's the only type robe I wear; calf-length in summer and ankle-length in winter. Someone gave me a red velour one from Dillard's about 15-years ago. It fit so well, I cut it apart and made myself a pattern when it became too threadbare. Emily

I have a wrap robe now and don't like it. My legs are never covered enough and I get cold. I like long robes year round. When we are on the Cape I take showers outside in a little shower room we built and like to walk back to the house fully covered. Juno

I yam smarter than the average bear. ;-)

Thanks Beverly,

Yes i was/am. I have bookmarked that site.

That project was put on hold fo a while as it was becoming more of an advanced project with lining and underlining etc. So, i was waiting to finish a few simpler projects before i tackled that one again.

thanks, robb

yes, the stewart black or green.

and that one in the link looks close enough for practice especially at that price.

robb

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hmm, i didn't see the 15 yd minimum. that would be quite a stash. robb

You're welcome. And yes, a few simpler projects would be a good idea before tackling a kilt... ;-}

Beverly

The price per yard is excellent, but the minimum...?

Beverly

You would need 8 yards of that width for a proper kilt. Just think of all the cute jumpers, skirts, jackets, scarves you could make for your little one from the excess. ;->

Beverly