Patterning Stede Bonnet's Robe: a QUICK & EASY tutorial (Screen Accurate-ish)

[@adventuretheater5820]

I’ve been wanting to make myself a new bathrobe, and you’ve just given me the world’s best pattern! I shall soon be the proud owner of a gentleman pirate bathrobe!!! Thank you, Shannon. Keep up the excellent videos. We love what you do.

[@asilverfoxintasmania9940]

OMG! Why have I never thought to use an elastic to hold the tape measure at my wrist? Genius tip! And as always a great video!

[@ShannonMakes]

Glad to see that you found something helpful in it, even if you don't necessarily plan on making the same garment for yourself!!

[@asilverfoxintasmania9940]

@@ShannonMakes I usually find something useful in your videos. Besides they are always entertaining :)

[@SokaRoxMySox]

I am an extreme novice at sewing but this was so easy to understand that I feel like I should be able to do it!

[@ShannonMakes]

Yes, absolutely! This is very much a gateway garment to sewing - no fancy shapes, no paper pattern needed, just rectangles and more rectangles! I'll have a step-by-step tutorial on sewing it together too, shortly!

[@JariB.]

You have got to be kidding me... I've just started watching the series two days ago, and watched another two episodes tonight. Cease thy coincidental timing! In all seriousness, though... Marvellous to see you tackle this one too.

[@ShannonMakes]

Yea, this show is absolutely amazing! I’ve seen some ppl knock the costumes for lack of HA, buuuutttt those people are completely missing the point! Not to mention these costumes are so fun, amazing, and perfectly matched to the show! I hope you enjoy the rest of the series 😍😍

[@JariB.]

@@ShannonMakes Thing is that OFMD is not pretending to be representative of historical events, and thus- being fantasy, can do whatever it likes with costumes, decor, and script. There's no need for HA, because it isn't claiming to be historical.... Cases such as ' Tulip Fever' or 'The Witch' -which were absolute 10/10's as far as costumes were concerned- were based off historical events (in the case of the former) or a period story/myth/legend (in the case of the latter), and *there* is where HA suddenly becomes important. Similarly, the soon-to-be-released movie "Medieval" has fallen victim to the same issues as "The Last Duel", and still claim to be inspired by historical events- or in some cases of other movies, claim to be "accurate" representations of those events, while buggering up just about all that could be buggered up (That said, for all The Last Duel did wrong... The storytelling was done very well.). And in *those* cases, it bothers me that the HA is just outright abcent. But OFMD does not suffer from any such nonsense on account of it just being fantasy, and a marvellous piece at that.

[@TealCheetah]

I love how much the fans seem to love this robe!

[@ShannonMakes]

It’s such a fun fabric, made into such comfortable garment, and highlighted in some amazing scenes!! We can make an entire hourde of robed Stedes at cons this year 💪🏴‍☠️☕️

[@marjo7492]

Before I ever saw this video today. Id never seen Stede Bonnet;s robe or Shannon Makes. But I had seen a few ladies wearing similar robes made of very light weight cotton patchworked together made of various coloured pieces. I liked them immensely, When I saw in a nearby thrift shop dozens same sized summer weight fabric scarves- all about 30" x 15", I bought 7, took them home and worked up a design for a "robe" to wear over jeans or a dress, something as a light cover to keep the bugs off. I came uo with a pattern for the scarf layout that was pretty close to yours and only required me to join the already finished scarves together. I even had the piping in my fabric stash.Hand sewing does not bother me either. Using the already finished scarves, I would have a minimum of cutting to do. Great ideas are inspired. Thank you for confirming that.

[@roguemousey]

Thank you so much for this video! My (velvet) fabric is about to arrive and I've been scouring the internet for other makers of the "depression robe", so I can make my own. I can't wait for your "making of" video - I have some experience with sewing, but none with creating lined garments ^__^" and reading some of the written-out instructions is a bit too much for my brain to handle. I'm more of a visual thinker, so I'm sure watching your video will help me immensely--same as this one did. Thanks again for making it!

[@ShannonMakes]

You are very welcome, I'm glad to be of service! I just started on the construction today (it will probably take most people only a day or two, but b/c I'm filming it'll probably take almost a week) and I'm already so excited for it!!

[@sooohum]

This is FANTASTIC! Wish I'd seen this before wasting time cutting out a stupid Simplicity bathrobe pattern for my husband...it's going to go into fabric scraps, I'm ordering more yardage (the original fabric was velvet...) and TOTALLY making this one instead. WITH the box pleat. How fabulous.

[@ShannonMakes]

Well I'm glad it was helpful, even if it was perhaps a bit later arriving in your life and on your screen than you might have liked... hopefully #2 goes much easier!!

[@claragrica]

You are not Doug, but you are THE BEST! I didn't start anything yet, but all your 3 videos made me feel really confident to try. I think you covered all details and doubts I could have.

[@ShannonMakes]

Oh, that's fantastic! You absolutely got this, just take it one step at a time, and if you have questions, you could always try Our Flag Means Death Cosplay on Facebook, there are lots of us in there that answer questions on all sorts of costuming dilemmas!!

[@coreygilles847]

❤ thanks for this. I’m making one for my brother and this was so helpful!

[@ShannonMakes]

Love that!! Fantastic!

[@lorettavalmorbida7793]

You are so creative. And do everything so perfectional.

[@infamoussphere7228]

Thank you for such a helpful video! I was waiting for the historical sewing people to start making videos on how to make it, and here we are! You explain the layout so well, and I have to commend you for all the work you put in!

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you, I'm glad it was clear and helpful :-) May it help you go forth and make all the pirate robes!

[@jamiepoirier8807]

This was so easy to follow and I appreciate so so much your clarity both in the way you speak and with diagrams!! Thank you so much!! 💕

[@ShannonMakes]

You are so welcome! I'm glad it was helpful!

[@FantasticalFolliesCostuming]

Everyone's been making these recently, and I reaaaaaally want one 😍 This reminds me a lot of making a shift, only with an open front...thanks for describing it in a way my brain could process 🤣 Now if I could only finish some projects...

[@ShannonMakes]

I'm torn between being a fabric enabler and saying "Go for it!!" and encouraging the finishing of original projects first XD XD BUT I think it's a great gateway costume, and that's why everyone's doing it - it's so simple, and comfortable, and comes in such a fun print... what's not to love! (and you're very welcome

[@FantasticalFolliesCostuming]

@@ShannonMakes I fight that battle, too, hah! You have good points. And I may keep it on the back burner for when I need an instant gratification project. I just finished one, and it's given me so much more energy to start The Big Thing. Or...finish the semi-big-things so I can start on The Big Thing...🤪

[@Doba.doorknob.509]

this is such a good step by step video, thank you so much!!!

[@ShannonMakes]

You're so welcome!

[@smol_hamster_]

This is a wonderful video. I've already started planning my pattern myself before I found this but the fact that mine looks exactly the same as yours (except for the fact that I didn't notice the sleeves weren't one folded piece) is making me really confident that I could do this!

[@ShannonMakes]

Oh yea, that’s a very good sign! You got this!!

[@tiffanytomasino335]

It’s awesome that Phil is so down for your shenanigans and tomfoolery. And also to be helpful 😂. My helpers have zero experience in sewing and often give me strange looks, until I find a wordage that works or remind them they get to stab me with pins. It always amazes me when I see patterns like this and they look so simple and actually work. 😅 Though I do have a tendency to over complicate…everything. Thank you for sharing!

[@ShannonMakes]

I absolutely hear you on the tendency to over complicate just about everything I make... fortunately, to be beginner friendly, this HAD to be simple and easy!!

[@Deafkid97]

I’m making a birthday robe for my brother & this tutorial is perfect thank you so much

[@ShannonMakes]

You’re welcome 😊

[@elsa7998]

Something to support your non-tapering neckline theory (at least, historically). While kimono usually have a tapering neckline (for the reasons you explain, they fit closer to the body and need to stay closed), kimono jackets (Haori) are usually constructed only as rectangles with no tapering because they are meant to be looser and spend more time open.

[@ShannonMakes]

oooh yes, thank you!! I had seen some Haori patterns online, but I didn't feel like I necessarily knew enough about the topic and the distinction between Haori and Kimono to talk about, so thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!

[@Miastrong930]

Great directions and details.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you!!

[@montsemonje5490]

loved the video, incredibly helpful and super super easy to follow! btw I LOVE your delivery and narration 🤩

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you for the lovely words, I’m glad you enjoyed it and found it clear! Hopefully the sewing tutorial of the robe will be equally clear 🤣🤣

[@Olliecatproductions]

I am making this robe today so thank you so much for this video.

[@ShannonMakes]

You’re most welcome! Mine went together in only two days, which (when simultaneously filming) is record timing, so best of luck to you on yours!

[@BethAge95]

This is great! If I ever want to make a robe similar to this, then this video will be so helpful! Your instructions are thorough and easy to understand :)

[@ShannonMakes]

Awww, thanks!! It's a super comfy robe, easy to make, and fun to wear, although I do admit that I prefer the volume of the LOTR robe, because I can wrap it more easily to cover all of my legs, like a portable blanket!!

[@hayleyt8018]

Thank you so much for this! I've never made anything before, let alone drafted a pattern but you've made it so much less intimidating!

[@ShannonMakes]

You are so welcome! I hope you can use it to go forth and make yourself a fabulous Gentleman Pirate-y robe!!

[@robintheparttimesewer6798]

I haven’t seen the show yet but the robe looks interesting. Your pattern looks straight forward and easy to use

[@ShannonMakes]

I found it a super fun ride of a show, with some amazing characters! And best of all, this robe is the perfect place for beginners to start a sewing journey, because it’s just rectanglessss ▪️▪️▪️

[@haakdraakje]

I love your schematics.

[@ShannonMakes]

I love the thought of me having ... makes me sounds like an evil engineering genius or something. 10/10!!

[@HannahFlynn]

Oh this is wonderful! I'm a total sewing novice - I've finished one garment in my whole life and my machine is broken - but I'm determined to make this thing! I've been wondering whether they lined the full sleeve or just a smaller, more standard sleeve inside the great big kimono sleeve. I'd love to know what you think! Thank you for this!

[@ShannonMakes]

Yesss! Sending you productive, encouraging vibes on this endeavor, then! SO I actually asked on IG a few days ago about the sleeves, and haven't gotten a response, so I'm not sure. On the one hand, I feel it'd be easier to just line the whole thing (and they probably have the budget to not worry about whether to use that extra tiny bit of silk or not), but on the other hand, I'm not sure how it'd change the drape of the sleeve, because I'm not using the SA velvet, I have a lighter cotton. So I actually have no idea, and I'd say, if it's your second -finished- garment ever, to just go ahead and line the whole sleeve would probably be easiest!

[@andreahughes1500]

Thanks!

[@ShannonMakes]

You are very welcome, I'm glad you found it useful, and I hope the sewing process goes quickly and smoothly

[@vickistevens8289]

Shannon, thank you so much for your generosity in sharing this information with us! Have you posted the second video yet? I’m having trouble finding it …

[@ShannonMakes]

You've most welcome! The second video will be out on Friday, and one more (a less artistic, very step-by-step How To) probably the week after that!

[@SandramaraCarvalhodeMelo-nn6so]

Hi Shannon thank you Very much..

[@ShannonMakes]

You are so welcome!

[@camib2864]

This is awesome! Thank you so much!

[@ShannonMakes]

You’re very welcome! May it help you along your costuming journey! 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

[@Nebulouslystarlight]

*looking at my pile of personal projects next to my pile of commissions* ....one more couldn't hurt 😂😂😂 I actually haven't seen this show, but kimonos are so much easier to make than dressing gowns, conceptually.

[@ShannonMakes]

doo itttt

[@Nebulouslystarlight]

@@ShannonMakes to qote Steve Rogers, "I'll put it on the list." 😂

[@Miss_Distress]

I’ve been wanting to make a tea-gown style robe (or I guess a banyan) for ages, and I love the style of this one. I think I’m gonna go for it. What sorts of fabric does everyone recommend for this?

[@orisisorisis6946]

Muchas gracias por tu propuesta. Saludos

[@ShannonMakes]

[@kieraoona]

I like that you use the term "meat suit"

[@ShannonMakes]

it sneaks into my scripts from time to time ;-)

[@jessmt4464]

Thank you thank you thank you 🙏🏼

[@ShannonMakes]

You're welcome welcome welcome

[@skirtedgalleons]

Amazing, thanks! Would you share what your total yardage was? I'm thinking I may need to get more fabric for pattern matching.

[@ShannonMakes]

Hey, I follow you on IG and I love your work!!! So using the layout shown at 15:12 (and considering that I'm 5'4" with a 34" chest), I'm at just over 3 & 3/4 yards, and that's without any pattern matching. I do know that the show went through something like 10 yards due to the pattern matching, so if that's high on your priority list, you probably need more than just 5.

[@skirtedgalleons]

@@ShannonMakes How kind you are sharing all this. I have a Japanese yukata I'm going to use for the pattern (similar to what you ended up patterning, but I do want to wrap it, so there's an extra angled piece in front which is part of normal yukata patterning). Even so, it was VERY helpful to see how you worked out the pattern and fabric use. Made me think a lot. I ended up getting 8 yards for pattern matching and because I want to place the birds in pleasing locations (not necessarily how they did in the show). Brainstorming leftover scrap ideas. Thanks again for this video!

[@koolkatkasey]

So this is a dumb question I am sure, but if I don't have drafting paper could I just... tape pieces of regular paper together to make the pattern? I have never drafted my own pattern before and yours is more straightforward than the kimono pattern that I bought for this project, plus I can make it specifically to my measurements.

[@ShannonMakes]

Yea, absolutely! Or maybe you have wrapping paper left over from the holidays? That makes great pattern paper. Or (because the pattern is only rectangles, without any complicated curves) you could also just measure it directly on your fabric without using paper at all. What I did was measure the pattern out on my lining fabric (no paper), and then laid those pieces out on top of my Birds fabric, just to make sure I was happy with the layout and placement before I cut out the fancy fabric... you've got lots of options!!

[@avrilcrisp5725]

I buy a roll of fancy wallpaper I like. Or you could buy some of the brown parcel wrapping paper which is stronger than present wrapping paper and cheaper.

[@jennglow4647]

Cool 😃

[@ShannonMakes]

thank you!

[@aspenve]

I'm going to draft a robe for a cosplay soon and I was going to have the back be a single pannel but now im wondering if splitting it and adding a middle pannel would make it flare more. Do you know how exactly it affects the final product?

[@Emma-lv3xs]

Now this…is a GOOD friend 🥸😙 thank you SO much for all the useful information, I’ve seen Kitty Krell’s pattern but I wasn’t sure how to read it because I’m new in sewing. 😅 you’re an angel!! Thank you so so much 💖💖💖

[@ShannonMakes]

You're very welcome, I'm glad to help out and now hopefully you can be more confident in making your own robe!

[@TabbyWaddell]

What I do when measuring how long I want something is I put the start of the measuring tape as the end that dangles and hold the end that I need to read then I can stand in the mirror and slide it up and down standing straight

[@ShannonMakes]

Yes, absolutely! Or using a wall/door frame if you need to get really creative!! 😜

[@tishie42]

Never underestimate the power of a leash as a measuring item or circle skirt drafting helper... 😂

[@ShannonMakes]

So true!! 💯

[@aracheofalltrades]

For the box pleat are you including that 8 inches in your original measurements or are you adding an extra strip of fabric after you cut?

[@ShannonMakes]

Umm, I'm not fully sure that I understand your question, but I go into that fairly clearly at 7:45 with a super clear animation at 7:58

[@sallygally5202]

Newb question! Can you explain how the bust measurement affects the decision for the width of the garment? I want to make 2 versions of this- one for me and one for my friend. My chest is smaller and I don't have any worries about the robe closing, but my friend has a larger chest. Otherwise, we're the same-ish size. Do I just take her chest measurement and add the same number of inches to the width of the garment?

[@ShannonMakes]

I will say right off the bat that I'm NOT an expert, and that I pretty much exclusively fit garments to myself (very small bust). My two cents would be that with a more fitted garment, I'd worry about it it more, but this is not at all a fitted garment, which works in our favor. I would recommend to still follow the method that I describe in the video, and just err on the side of making the width a bit larger rather than a bit smaller... if you make it based *purely* on the bust measurement, depending on how big her bust is, you might end up with a robe that has shoulder seams down to her elbows, though, so you need to balance the two out! Maybe try splitting the difference between how big it'd be if you fit it to the shoulders, and how big it'd be if you fit it to the bust. Otherwise you'll have to get into shaping the garments, and tapering panels, and that'd be far more complicated.

[@sallygally5202]

@@ShannonMakes thank you so much! It makes sense 👍

[@dusteverywhere2665]

How many yards of fabric would the template on 15:17 be??

[@ShannonMakes]

If you add all the dimensions up, it’s roughly 3 3/4 yards

[@penniecormier8770]

Any chance of you numbering the many videos to make this robe one two and three so it’s easier to follow?

[@ShannonMakes]

I’m gonna trust my viewers to be able to find the only three OFMD robe themed videos on my channel 🥰

[@PatriciaJoy]

omg 11:04 you are a detective

[@ShannonMakes]

🕵️‍♀️👀🦜

[@blufaerie]

🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

[@ShannonMakes]

🍊🍊🍊

[@stevefranklin9176]

Followed instructions exactly but put ink pen on shirt and pin in skin. 😢

[@ShannonMakes]

Then you must not have followed the instructions exactly, because I don't remember instructing any pins to go into any skins. Perhaps go a little bit slower next time, or use a safer alternative to pins if you're not confident in your fine motor skills.

[@stevefranklin9176]

@@ShannonMakes I wanted to type a witty reply but ended up tapping SOS into my eyeball. Sincerely though, thanks for the tutorial enjoyable and learned a lot.

[@ShannonMakes]

@@stevefranklin9176 I'm glad to hear it :-P Hopefully the creation process, should you attempt it, goes... relatively... without a hitch!!

[@stevefranklin9176]

@@ShannonMakes thanks Shannon. I’ve already the material from Japan and have been urging myself on, however your KZbin has given me what I needed, confidence, So onwards.

[@ShannonMakes]

@@stevefranklin9176 that's fantastic!! Best of luck