Dressing robe lapels

[Nick D]

I recently recieved a pattern from EvaDress for a 1941 peak lapel robe. I haven't gone looking for fabric yet, but I've been thinking it might be nice to do the lapels, cuffs, and pocket bands in black satin. Robes with shawl collars often have a contrasting collar, but I'm not sure how well it would work with the peak lapel. I have three options: Do the whole thing in one fabric, use satin on the lapels and not the collar, or make the lapels and the collar out of satin. I haven't found any examples of original peak lapel robes to compare, so I don't know what was done with them.

Any thoughts?

Cheers,
Nick

 

[Cody Pendant]

Some examples for you!

(sorry I can't post the pics, but here are the links, perhaps someone can post them)

Found these for you, for some inspiration:

scroll down to the Simplicity pattern '40's

http://www.anothertimevintageapparel.com/shop_men'setc.htm

Theres also a beautiful one on the top of the page, but in shawl.

Another example of a peak lapel in both contrast and self, albeit in a "50's design.

http://www.stylehive.com/bookmark/E...be-Pattern-Advance-9230-Chest-44-UNCUT-592501

Some beautiful ones and a couple I think you would find very interesting, in another forum thread:

http://www.askandyaboutclothes.com/forum/showthread.php?t=88065


And a 40's robe, but in shawl. Interesting for the color pattern and style for an example.

http://www.askandyaboutclothes.com/forum/showthread.php?t=62808

I say go with some contrasting color and both the lapel and cuff!

 

[BinkieBaumont]

Why not have the collar and cuffs in a more substantial Fabric such as heavily quilted satin, in a strongly contrasting colour, or even FUR?


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My Two dressing gowns

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[Nick D]

Thanks for the links. This one is what I was thinking of, with the collar and lapels in different fabrics. I like it, though mine will have a belt, not frog closures. I'll probably line the whole thing, or at least the sleeves and the body to the waist, though depending on the material I end up using I probably won't canvas the front. The pattern doesn't call for canvasing, or any interfacing for that matter, though I'll do it anyway if the fabric isn't stiff enough.

Cheers,
Nick

 

[Cody Pendant]

Striking resemblance to your avatar No?

That's the pic, I thought it was YOU!....lol.
Is it the same actor? It looks it to me.
Glad to be of help.
Good luck with the project, I would like to see some pics when you are finished.

 

[Cody Pendant]

Nice robes!

Those are nice Binkie!

 

[Nick D]

lol My avatar is Fritz Lang. I'll put pictures up as soon as it's done.

Cheers,
Nick

 

[MarkL]

Good luck on that dressing gown!

Nick:

I have a passion for dressing gowns and love the satin on lapels, collars, cuffs, belt, pockets, etc... I also love them when they are fully lined with satin, too.

Whatever you end up making, I will be really anxious to see pics!

Mark

 

[Spatterdash]

Instead of lining the dressing gown with satin, which is usually polyster/rayon, why not use real silk? Real 100% silk can be had at www.denverfabrics.com in a wide variety or colors and weights for less than 10 bucks a yard.

I'm talkin' charmeuse silk, habotai, the good stuff. Also, the corded edges for piping that those robes so demand? The site above offers cording with fabric strips for attachment.

 

[BinkieBaumont]

I wear this more or less as a smoking jacket, even though I dont smoke! all though in this picture I rather look as if i've stumbled into daylight, from a 1920's opium den!

Its charcoal grey jersey, rather long, & lined in pale blue, with a fur trim, on the shawl collar

 

[Ethan Bentley]

I am a fan of the contrasting trims of lapels, pocket trim and cuffs. I have a burgundy paisley affair with contrasting plain burgundy.

Would you consider fabric-covered buttons?