Seam finishes for the Tasi Robe and Jacket

One of my intentions with my new Tasi Robe or Jacket pattern was to create a garment that embraces the ethos of slow sewing. When appropriate I recommend doing hand finishes and today, I’ll be sharing tips for finishing your Tasi with French seams or a Hong Kong finish. Both methods take more time but they create a really beautiful finish. The one big-ish challenge with using these finishes on the Tasi is the right angle of the underarm seam. But, I've figured out some modifications to make these techniques work for this pattern and minimize any bulk at the underarm.

These methods are not appropriate for all fabric. I recommend using French seams when sewing lightweight fabrics like rayon, cotton or silk. Generally, these would be used for the robe, view A. The jacket (view B) works well when sewn in medium to heavy weight fabrics which makes it a great opportunity for using the Hong Kong finish. To learn more about my fabric recommendations for these patterns, check out this blog post. Let’s get started!

Introducing the Tasi Draft-it-Yourself Robe and Jacket and the Sew DIY Quilted Slippers

Today, I’m very excited to announce the launch of two new unisex and size inclusive loungewear patterns. I’ve been working on these patterns since long before the current pandemic but it seems serendipitous to release them now, when we’re all spending more time at home. These are garments that I find myself reaching for time and time again to keep myself warm and comfortable when at home. They are classic designs that can be used by everyone in the family. Read on to learn more about these patterns.

These patterns are a little different than your average pattern – in all the best ways. Not only are they both gender neutral, size-inclusive, they will also give you the opportunity to practice skills that most patterns don’t utilize. The Tasi Draft-It-Yourself Robe and Jacket is a great way to try your hand pattern drafting. It will teach you the basics and give you the confidence to start designing on your own. The Quilted Slippers will get you started making quilted fabrics. Before you know it, you might even be inspired to do a little scrap piecing.

Watch the video above for all the details on these new loungewear patterns. I hope that you love them as much as I do!

ABOUT THE TASI DRAFT-IT-YOURSELF PATTERN

Have you ever wanted to design and draft your own pattern? Do you hate printing out pdfs? Do size charts give you the heebie-jeebies? Then the Tasi Draft-It-Yourself pattern is for you! This pattern will walk you through each step of designing and drafting your own custom fit pattern. You choose the proportions you’d like and we give you the formulas to draft all the pattern pieces for a custom fit robe or jacket.

If you’re not up for doing the calculations yourself, or just want to double check the math, we’ve created a calculator that does the work for you. Woohoo! The calculator is available as a spreadsheet and on the web in Google Sheets.

Sew DIY Tasi Robe and Jacket Draft-It-Yourself pattern

View A is a classic robe with patch pockets, a tie belt and carriers. View B is a casual jacket with turned back cuffs, oversized pockets and a hem band. It’s easy to adjust the design of this pattern to suit your personal preferences and we even give you a few ideas for ways you can customize and adapt this pattern.

This pattern works well in a wide variety of fabrics from rayon or silk to sweater knit or linen. The design is adaptable for a variety of garments including a robe, cardigan or jacket. This pattern also works really well for piecing together leftover fabrics. Oh, and did we mention that you can make it for everyone in your household because it works for all humans?

Pattern launch! Introducing the Tasi Robe and Jacket and the Sew DIY Quilted Slippers

ABOUT THE QUILTED SLIPPERS

The Sew DIY Quilted Slippers are the perfect way to keep toes warm and use up small cuts of fabric. Plus, it's a great way to introduce yourself to quilting. The quilted exterior is constructed by quilting a layer of fabric and batting together. You can also use pre-quilted fabric for a quicker project.

I have chronically cold feet so slippers are part of my regular at-home wardrobe. I even bring slippers when I travel! I wear a size 11 shoe and that means sometimes it can be hard to find cute slippers to wear, and especially to sew. So, a few months ago, I decided to make my own slippers. I’m so happy to be releasing this pattern today with two views and inclusive sizing.

This pattern is gender neutral and the pattern is graded for foot lengths 8.25-12 inches (21-30.5 cm) which approximately fits US women’s shoe sizes 4-14 and US men’s shoe sizes 6-14.5. I think these slippers would make wonderful gifts and with this size range, you’ll be able to sew them for most of the adults in your life.

View A is a bootie style slipper that can be worn with the top turned down to reveal the lining or with the top up to keep the ankles warm. View B is an open top skimmer style, perfect for the summer months.

Tasi Robe and Jacket - A Draft-it-Yourself PDF Pattern

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Quilted Slippers PDF Pattern

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