How to Make a Hooded Witch's Robe
A black, hooded witch's robe arouses a visceral reaction, whether it's being used as a masquerade costume or a genuine piece of ritual garb. Perhaps this is why it remains such a clear choice for both purposes. Luckily, it is simple piece of clothing to make, even without a pattern.
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Things You'll Need
- Measuring tape
- Black fabric, 60-inch wide
- Straight pins
- Black double-fold bias tape
- Black thread
- Sewing machine
Instructions
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Robe Body
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Measure your length from your shoulders to ankles. Double this number and add six inches. This is the amount of fabric you will need for the body of the robe.
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Cut the amount of fabric you just measured and fold it in half so that you have a double layer of fabric that is three inches longer than the measurement from your ankles to shoulders.
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Cut a hole big enough for your head in the middle of the fold. This is the neck hole.
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Lie down on the fabric and extend your arms outward along the top fold to get an idea of where your armpits are in relation to the fabric. Mark these places with straight pins and move off the fabric.
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Cut away a triangular piece of fabric from each side of the double layer of fabric in order to define a sleeve. Don't go past the straight pin. In fact, you may want to give yourself a few inches below the pin for a roomier fit. You can angle the sleeve shape for a bell-sleeve or make it straight.
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Sew up the sides and under the sleeves on each side of the robe.
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Hem the bottom edge.
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Turn the robe right-side-out.
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Fold the bias tape over the neck hole and stitch in place to finish the rough edges.
Hood
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Cut a two-foot by one-foot rectangle of black fabric for the hood.
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Fold this in half, making a two-foot square.
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Sew one of the edges that is perpendicular to the fold. The fold is now the top of the hood, and the sewn edge is the back.
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Hem the remaining edges of the hood.
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Sew the hood to the shoulders of the robe.
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Tips & Warnings
You can line the robe with a contrasting color, like red or purple, by laying out, cutting, and sewing the contrasting fabric in layers with the black. Adding trim, like embroidered ribbons, helps these robes stand out.
