FS Amalfi Robe in Midweight Linen
There’s something really lovely about working with scraps, especially when they’re soft linen scraps. I love improv-sewing shapes together and whenever I do these kinds of projects, I tell myself to keep going and make more (curtains, pillowcases, shirts, dresses, skirts), but then I clean up my giant mess of thread and fabric pieces and I’m suddenly no longer ready to tackle another improv piecing project for a few months at least. WOOPS!
FS Amalfi Robe in Midweight Linen
The Amalfi robe pattern is wonderfully put together. I love the booklet “at-a-glance” section that summarizes all the sewing steps before I dive into the pattern. I didn’t stray far from the original instructions (made here in size 2), but I did shorten the hem for my height and raised the pockets to avoid interrupting the scrap-pieced bottom edges. The belt loops are a favorite feature of mine, with two loops on either side for comfort & some flexibility on wear. And the overall fit is relaxed and comfortable, it’s hard not to want to just wear it around the house all day.
FS Amalfi Robe in Midweight Linen
I tackled this pattern with no particular plan other than to use a lot of colors 🙂 I used 1 yard increments of several colored linens, All-purpose Mix Natural, Autumn Gold, Agave, Wisteria, Sanguine, Lilas – all IL019, and that determined how far down my color piecing work began as I cut the main body pattern pieces from the off-white linen and then worked with the other colors to fill in the gaps.
The Amalfi pattern also includes a beach towel and tote bag. The towel pattern is especially interesting to me as it details how to add these sweet tassel ends made out of linen. I can’t wait to try it out next and learn a new skill!
FS Amalfi Robe in Midweight Linen
Lately, I’ve been leaning into my self care routine. I still haven’t reached a consistent practice, but I have been enjoying my slower mornings. This robe has been a very welcome addition to my daily routine, as I no longer have to sprint from the shower to my bedroom to find something to throw on. Instead, I can put on a face mask and clean the house while I’m getting my day started and it feels very ~luxe~.
I hope you enjoyed reading this short and sweet post and I hope it encourages you to actively center yourself and make space for your own self care. Personally, I think it’s a bonus if you do this with a nice linen bathrobe to hold you 🙂
4 Comments
Leila, I’ve admired your Amalfi Robe since I first came across it! I’m ready to stretch my own creativity! Since I have never made a pieced quilt or garment, I ask you if you planned your design and stitched the pieces together before attaching to the base of the robe, or did you place each piece one at a time onto the base? Since I see no stitch lines on the colored fabric, but a clear stitch line on the base of the robe, I think it must be the former?! Thank you for any advice you can give to guide me. Brooke Robson
Absolutely stunning! Beautiful design and palette.
Leila, your robe looks so stylish and comfy. A true piece of contemporary art. Do you find that you could lounge in it all morning long?
What a superb idea! Thanks do much. I have a drawer full of mid sized pieces of my favorite colors. This is going to be fun.