Lahja dressing gown

 First item of dressmaking this year! Both the pattern for the Lahja dressing gown by Named Clothing and the waffle fabric have been in my stash for a long time (over 2 years I think). And finally when I saw Guthrie & Ghani monthly kit in December, for exactly this pairing, I knew I had to get those out. My current dressing gown is old and frumpy and I have been meaning to sew another one for a long while...

I was hoping to finish it in January originally but that didn't work out somehow. I cut all the pieces 2 week-end ago, ready to go but for the interfacing, which once again slowed me right down. 

So on Saturday I decided that the first thing to do was to thread my overlocker with lighter colour thread. Once that was done, I started on the pockets and ignored the first step of interfacing the collar. Once I got to the collar, I was quite tempted to skip the interfacing altogether but decided against it. I thought I might regret it if the collar turned out all floppy and I'd be really crossed with myself if I had to unpick it all. 
Of course, it didn't take very long to interface it so I am not sure why I am always put off by this step.

Construction of the robe was straightforward enough and well explained in the pattern. There wasn't anything particularly difficult.

I only had the belt and the sleeve hems on Sunday before I could claim a finish!

Of course I used a lovely label from my stash "Circa 2020", as I am sure I will keep this robe for a long time to come.

My first OPAM for February, which also happens to be my One monthly goal.

Linking to Needle and Thread Thursday, Brag about your Beauties, Off the wall Friday, Patchwork and Quilts  Whoop Whoop Friday, Peacock Party

Celine