And this is my most recent finished item. If I could, I would live in it. I had a massive fleecy blanket in a beautiful purple/plum colour. When we had all the snow I spent a lot of time hiding in it. I was wearing it like some insane cape type thing, walking around the house when Boy made a simple observation: ”Why don’t you make a dressing gown Mummy like mine then you’d be warm and your arms would work”. From the mouths of babes… And my blanket is now properly wearable!
I used McCalls 5248, originally bought for Karen’s Pyjama Party last year. I traced out the robe pattern and then added the hood from Sewaholic’s Minoru jacket. I was going to leave the hood, but consultation with Twitter advised that it should stay. I’m glad I listened!
I deviated from the pattern in a few ways; the hood, adding length, using bias binding instead of turning and hemming, oh and using a fleece blanket instead of a woven! This pattern has a facing around the front of the robe so that the shawl collar doesn’t show the wrong side of the fabric. I included it because I wanted the right side to face out and because I wanted to add some flat piping.
As a result it’s really snugly around the shoulders and in the hood although it does add a lot of bulk because it’s two layers of thick fleece! But hey, this isn’t seduction wear. This is I wanna walk around wearing a blanket wear!
I constructed this entirely on my regular machine. There are some seriously wonky seams in places but as it’s such a plush fabric you really can’t tell. As it’s a knit I haven’t worried about finishing any seams either, although I did bind the inside edge of the facing. I’m really pleased with this most unflattering of makes; it’s like walking around in a big hug and it keeps me warm!!
‘A big hug’ what a beautiful description. I’ve got a red wool dressing gown which my mother made for my grandmother, it’s over 30 years old, still perfect. I call it my mobile blanket
Love that colour! Awesome fashion advice from the little lad!
Mobile blankets are definitely necessary when its cold. I love that yours has so much history! I hope mine holds together as long…
I would never get dressed again!
It’s a great colour, btw!
I hate taking it off because I’m so warm! I love the colour too.
That looks gloriously warm and comfortable…and the purple is a lovely colour too
Thank you!
You are so funny Vicki! I would have never thought to make a wearable blanket. It sure does look cozy – and with the terribly cold weather I’ve been experiencing a wearable blanket does sound warm and cuddley.
You definitely should do it! If you end up waking up in the night in a few months time it helps to be warm and snuggly
This is amazing! It looks so snuggley and I love the bias binding, it’s the perfect touch. Oh, and also a hood
Thanks Kat! The hood is great for those early mornings when the heating hasn’t kicked in yet.
What a great idea! I love that rich purple color on you! And gosh, that Boy! Adorable AND a genius?! He’s the perfect guy!
He is, isn’t he! He’s gonna break hearts I’m afraid
The colour is divine – I love teal and purple anyway, but this shade is just delicious!
Teehee you look so snuggly!!
I’m very impressed
Oh ps. I nominated you for an award!
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Thank You!!
It is the warmest, snuggly thing to wear. I curl up on the sofa and tuck my feet in and I could quite happily have a little nap!
There’s something so satisfying about making something no one outside your home will likely ever see, isn’t there? ^__^ You look very snuggly indeed!
Very definitely!