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!
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.
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!
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 :)