That’s A Wrap: Holiday Robe

✨✨Taught by guest expert:  Isabelle Levine✨✨

In this special holiday edition, you’ll make your own That’s A Wrap Robe - the perfect piece for lounging by the fire, wrapping gifts, or gifting to someone you love. Using the original Forest & Thread paper pattern and an optional all-inclusive sewing kit, you’ll learn to create a beautifully finished robe.

This workshop is beginner-friendly, perfect for sewists who want to unwind, make something luxurious and useful, grow their sewing skills and celebrate the season through the joy of making.

[Can’t make this one?! Click here to join the waitlist!]

🗓️ Tuesdays: 12/2, 12/9, 12/16 6:30-9:30pm
See class syllabus below!

We will cover things like:

🤓How to read and follow a printed pattern
🧮 Size selection
🗺️ Preparing your pattern
✂️ Cutting flannel with proper grain and nap direction
🇫🇷 French seams for professional finishes
🫧 Clean edgestitching
📐Cuting fabric on the bias
➰Sewing belt loops
⭐️Inseam pockets or patch pockets

Prerequisite:

🤏 Beginner friendly but a little sewing experience is required! We won’t have time go through sewing machine basics. But it is a great workshop for someone who wants to make their first garment! If we’ve worked together in Private Lessons or Sewing 101 you’re good - if not those are good starting points.

If you have other experience, let me know at checkout. If you’re not sure if you meet the prereq - email me to chat this over!

👉Note: This class is for adults. If you're interested in classes for teens and kids reach out!

What is Included:

🎁 FREE “That’s A Wrap Robe” paper sewing pattern (retail value $22)
📃 Printed instruction booklet for future use.
🛠️ All tools and instruction for the workshop.
💃 Live demo and instructions and demonstrations

👉Note: This does not include materials. Materials can be purchased separately or brought from home (see below).

What do you need to bring?

You can choose to have us provide your materials for a discounted price [by adding purchase an all inclusive cozy cotton flannel kit to your order] which includes all of the following plus your fabric will be pre-washed and you receive a dust bag great for storing your project in between sessions and perfect for storing fabric scraps after completing your garment.

If you would prefer to provide your own fabrics you will need to bring the following based off the the size chats below:
XXS-1X:

• 3 yards of cotton or linen fabric in a plain weave with no stretch like quilters cotton, shirting, or even flannel. (although depending on your size you could potentially use less!)

• ¾ yard of light weight fusible interfacing

• 1 spool of matching 100% polyester thread

XXL-8X:

• 3.5 yards of cotton or linen fabric in a plain weave with no stretch like quilters cotton, shirting, or even flannel. (although depending on your size you could potentially use less!)

• ¾ yard of light weight fusible interfacing

• 1 spool of matching 100% polyester thread

👉Note: If you would like to give this robe to someone lucky in your life: it will be beneficial to get measurements to know what size to make! If that is not possible, then have a rough idea of their typical sizing. This robe has a generous fit, so you don’t need to be TOO exact with the measurements, but it is helpful to select a size off of someone’s accurate personal measurements if possible.

👉Note: If the materials brought by the student are not appropriate for the project or they forget them, students can purchase provided materials at the time of class for full price. 

📍Home Ec NYC
44-02 23rd st #315
Long Island City, NY
11101

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Class Syllabus:

Week 1 — Tuesday, December 2 // Getting Started & Cutting Out (3 hours)
We’ll begin by getting to know each other and the project ahead. I’ll introduce myself and invite each student to share a bit about their sewing background. Then we’ll take a look at the finished That’s A Wrap Robe sample, talk through the finishing details, fit, and two pocket options. From there, we’ll cover how to take accurate body measurements to choose your size and walk through the pattern layout and cutting plan. Students will cut out their paper pattern pieces, press their fabric if needed, and begin cutting out their fabric. We’ll finish the session by applying the fusible interfacing, readying everything for next week’s sewing.

Week 2 — Tuesday, December 9 // Sewing Construction Begins (3 hours)
With your pieces cut and ready to go, we’ll start building your robe! This week’s focus is on the main body seams and pockets. We’ll prepare and sew the belt loops, then work on either the optional patch pockets or inseam pockets — your choice. After that, we’ll construct the robe’s side seams and shoulder seams, both finished with neat French seams for a clean and durable result. By the end of class, your robe will be taking shape.

Week 3 — Tuesday, December 16 // Final Assembly & Finishing Touches (3 hours)
In our final session, we’ll complete the robe and add all the details that make it special. We’ll sew and attach the sleeves (again using French seams), then attach the front and back trim. You can add an optional hanger loop if you’d like. After that, we’ll hem the robe body and sleeves, sew your belt, and hem the belt ends. By the end of the evening, you’ll have a finished wrap robe ready to wear home or wrap up as a handmade gift — a cozy, personal piece that celebrates the joy of making.

⭐️By registering for this workshop, you are agreeing to our "cancellation & late policy, materials & Liability policy."

LATE
It is strongly advised to arrive early. We will need to start promptly and use every minute of our time together to ensure smooth instruction and completion of the project. The group will move through all instructions and steps at the same time. This is not a drop-in style class.

If a student arrives more than 5 minutes late, it is at the discretion of the instructor whether they can join. If a student arrives 10 minutes late, they forfeit their registration fee and space in the class.

If you suspect you will be late, contact info@homeecnyc.com so we know you're on the way and don't assume you are a no-show.

CANCEL
If you need to cancel, please contact info@homeecnyc.com

Class fees are non-refundable.
If you cancel 14 days before the workshop, you can use the credit towards a future workshop or private lesson with Hillary if booked within 60 days of the original class.

If you cancel 7 or fewer days before the event, you will not receive a credit.

It's strongly advised that if you need to cancel within 7 days of the event to gift your place in the class to a friend.

MATERIALS
It is up to the instructor's discretion if the materials brought by the student are appropriate for the project. If a student brings the incorrect materials or forgets them, they can purchase provided materials at the time of class.

LIABILITY
I understand that by participating in this class or workshop, I will be in an environment where various equipment, including but not limited to sewing machines, steam irons, sharp tools like scissors and pins, and other crafting instruments, will be used by myself and others. The use of such tools carries an inherent risk of injury.

By attending this class or workshop, I voluntarily accept all associated risks. I confirm that I am physically capable of using the necessary equipment without the need for constant supervision. I acknowledge that this Accident Waiver and Release of Liability form will be utilized by Hillary O'Dell, Hilandel LLC and its affiliates for any class, workshop, or event in which I participate, and it will govern my conduct and responsibilities throughout the event.

As a condition of my registration or ticket purchase to attend this event, I agree to the following on behalf of myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, and any legal representatives: (A) I waive, release, and discharge any and all liability from the following individuals and entities: Hillary O'Dell, Hilandel LLC, as well as their directors, officers, employees, volunteers, agents, and representatives, along with event sponsors and volunteers. (B) I agree to indemnify and hold harmless all individuals and entities listed above from any and all claims or liabilities arising from my actions during the event, whether brought by other parties or organizations.

I also give my consent to receive medical treatment if necessary in the case of injury, accident, or illness while participating in the event.