Supplies:
A towel
Either 1/2 yard of cotton fabric
or
1/6 yard of cotton fabric and a pack of extra wide double fold bias tape
Thread
Chalk
Scissors
Pins
Ruler
Measuring tape
Sewing machine
Preparing the Towel:
1) Fold the towel in half as shown and cut up the center of one side (best to draw this line with chalk first!)
2) Draw a 6'' perpendicular line at the top of the cut line. Measure 12'' down the cut line and connect this point to each side of the 6'' line. draw an arch over the 6'' line approx. 1'' in height. Cut this shape out. Set aside
Belt and bias tape:
3) Fold the 1/2 yard of fabric in half with the selvedges together. Draw a 5'' wide strip and 2-3 2.5'' strips on a 45 degree angle (this is called the bias) If you purchased the ready made bias tape you can skip this! As well as steps 7 - 9.
4) Fold the belt in half with right sides together, then sew with 1/2'' seam allowance.
5) Turn right side out with a safety pin.
6) Press flat, turn each of the ends inside and top stitch closed (sew close to the edge). Set aside.
7) Lay the bias strips right sides together as shown and pin then sew and press the seams open. I used 4 strips to have enough bias tape you may need more depending on the size of your towel.
8) Fold the edges into the wrong side to meet in the middle.
9) Fold this in half again... you made bias tape!
Putting it all together:
10) Open one end of the bias tape and fold 1/2'' to the inside then sandwich the cut edge of the towel inside.
11) Pin the tape all around the cut edge and fold the opposite edge inside as well.
12) Slowly and carefully sew in place.
13) Measure 10'' down from each edge and mark spot with a pin, then pin the rest in place.
14) Sew the section with 1'' seam allowance (wrong sides are together for this step)
15) Measure 10'' down from the center back of the neck on the back of the robe.
16) Pin the center of the belt at this spot.
18) Stitch in place!
Size wise this would be best on a 3-7 year old depending on the size of the towel
