Amal is a loose-fitting robe with a straight cut. The center front edges are finished with plackets. The shoulder line is extended. The set-in sleeves are long, loose-fitting and finished with facings at the bottom. The hemline of the sleeve is asymmetrical. The detachable tie belt is secured with belt loops at the side seams. Amal is ankle-length.
Approximate sewing time — 1.5 days (12 hours).
Sizing: this pattern includes sizes EU34 - EU52 (approximately UK 6/ US 2 - UK 24 / US 20). Check the Size chart tab to choose the right size. If you are between the sizes, choose the larger size.
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WOMEN SIZING
For women garments with separate distinct sizes:
| Size | US 2 / EU 34 / UK 6 | US 4 / EU 36 / UK 8 | US 6 / EU 38 / UK 10 | US 8 / EU 40 / UK 12 | US 10 / EU 42 / UK 14 |
| Bust, cm | 80 | 84 | 88 | 92 | 96 |
| Waist, cm | 60 | 64 | 68 | 72 | 76 |
| Hips, cm | 86 | 90 | 94 | 98 | 102 |
| Upper arm, cm | 25.1 | 26.5 | 27.9 | 29.3 | 30.7 |
| Size | US 12 / EU 44 / UK 16 | US 14 / EU 46 / UK 18 | US 16 / EU 48 / UK 20 | US 18 / EU 50 / UK 22 | US 20 / EU 52 / UK 24 |
| Bust, cm | 100 | 104 | 108 | 112 | 116 |
| Waist, cm | 80 | 84 | 88 | 92 | 96 |
| Hips, cm | 106 | 110 | 114 | 118 | 122 |
| Upper arm, cm | 32.1 | 33.5 | 34.9 | 36.3 | 37.7 |
Choosing a size for a protruding tummy
For women: to choose the right size for bottom garments, use the hip measurement plus the tummy protrusion
To sew this robe, choose medium-weight, fluid, non-stretch or low-stretch fabrics made of natural fibers, artificial fibers, blends, or synthetics.
The following fabrics are recommended: satin, natural or artificial silk, chiffon.
Attention! We do not recommend stretchy knit fabrics.
The robe in the photo is made of artificial silk. The fabric is medium weight, fluid, soft and low-stretch. The fiber content is 100% polyester. The fabric weight is 190 g/m2.
1. Long robe
Main fabric, 140 cm wide, with a directional print/nap, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | ||||
XS | S | M | L | XL | |
1 (154–160) | 3.45 | 3.5 | 3.55 | 3.65 | 3.7 |
2 (162–168) | 3.6 | 3.65 | 3.7 | 3.75 | 3.8 |
3 (170–176) | 3.7 | 3.75 | 3.8 | 3.85 | 3.95 |
4 (178–184) | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.95 | 4 | 4.1 |
Main fabric, 150 cm wide, with a directional print/nap, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | ||||
XS | S | M | L | XL | |
1 (154–160) | 3.1 | 3.35 | 3.5 | 3.55 | 3.6 |
2 (162–168) | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.65 | 3.7 | 3.75 |
3 (170–176) | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.75 | 3.8 | 3.85 |
4 (178–184) | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.85 | 3.95 | 4 |
Main fabric, 55" wide, with a directional print/nap, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | ||||
XS | S | M | L | XL | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 3 3/4 | 3 7/8 | 3 7/8 | 4 | 4 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 3 7/8 | 4 | 4 | 4 1/8 | 4 1/8 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 4 | 4 1/8 | 4 1/8 | 4 1/4 | 4 3/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 4 1/8 | 4 1/4 | 4 3/8 | 4 3/8 | 4 1/2 |
Main fabric, 59" wide, with a directional print/nap, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | ||||
XS | S | M | L | XL | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 3 3/8 | 3 5/8 | 3 7/8 | 3 7/8 | 3 7/8 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 3 1/2 | 3 3/4 | 4 | 4 | 4 1/8 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 3 5/8 | 3 7/8 | 4 1/8 | 4 1/8 | 4 1/4 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 3 3/4 | 3 7/8 | 4 1/4 | 4 3/8 | 4 3/8 |
2. Short robe
Main fabric, 140 cm wide, with a directional print/nap, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | ||||
XS | S | M | L | XL | |
1 (154–160) | 2.55 | 2.6 | 2.65 | 2.7 | 2.75 |
2 (162–168) | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.75 | 2.8 | 2.85 |
3 (170–176) | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.85 | 2.95 | 3 |
4 (178–184) | 2.8 | 2.85 | 3 | 3.05 | 3.1 |
Main fabric, 150 cm wide, with a directional print/nap, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | ||||
XS | S | M | L | XL | |
1 (154–160) | 2.2 | 2.25 | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
2 (162–168) | 2.3 | 2.35 | 2.4 | 2.55 | 2.6 |
3 (170–176) | 2.4 | 2.45 | 2.5 | 2.65 | 2.7 |
4 (178–184) | 2.5 | 2.55 | 2.6 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Main fabric, 55" wide, with a directional print/nap, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | ||||
XS | S | M | L | XL | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 2 3/4 | 2 7/8 | 2 7/8 | 3 | 3 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 2 7/8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 1/8 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 3 | 3 | 3 1/8 | 3 1/4 | 3 1/4 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 3 | 3 1/8 | 3 1/4 | 3 3/8 | 3 3/8 |
Main fabric, 59" wide, with a directional print/nap, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | ||||
XS | S | M | L | XL | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 2 3/8 | 2 1/2 | 2 1/2 | 2 3/4 | 2 7/8 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 2 1/2 | 2 5/8 | 2 5/8 | 2 3/4 | 2 7/8 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 2 5/8 | 2 5/8 | 2 3/4 | 2 7/8 | 3 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 2 3/4 | 2 3/4 | 2 7/8 | 3 | 3 |
IMPORTANT! When purchasing fabric, please account for shrinkage and buy 5% more than required.
3. Matching thread — 5 spools (1 spool for the sewing machine + 4 spools for the overlocker)
- sewing machine for construction
- overlocker for finishing raw edges. It can be replaced with a stretch overlock stitch or a zigzag stitch on the sewing machine (overlock or zigzag stitch width 2–3 mm, stitch length 2.5 mm)
- loop turner
Ease type | Ease measurement, cm | Ease measurement, in |
Bust ease | 26.7–26.9 | 10 1/2–10 5/8 |
Waistline ease | 49.3–50.5 | 19 3/8–19 7/8 |
Hipline ease | 29.7–30.7 | 11 3/4–12 1/8 |
Upper arm ease | 19.1–19.8 | 7 1/2–7 3/4 |
Height, cm | Center back length (long robe), cm | Center back length (short robe), cm | Sleeve length including shoulder width, cm |
1 (154–160) | 132.2–135.4 | 75.2–78.4 | 75.4–80.5 |
2 (162–168) | 136.2–139.4 | 79.2–82.4 | 79.3–84.4 |
3 (170–176) | 140.2–143.4 | 83.2–86.4 | 83.2–88.3 |
4 (178–184) | 144.2–147.4 | 87.2–90.4 | 87.1–92.2 |
Height, ft | Center back length (long robe), in | Center back length (short robe), in | Sleeve length including shoulder width, in |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 52–53 1/4 | 29 5/8–30 7/8 | 29 5/8–31 3/4 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 53 5/8–54 7/8 | 31 1/8–32 1/2 | 31 1/4–33 1/4 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 55 1/4–56 1/2 | 32 3/4–34 | 32 3/4–34 3/4 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 56 3/4–58 | 34 3/8–35 5/8 | 34 1/4–36 1/4 |
Once the order is paid, within 1 minute you will receive an email with the details of the order and a link to your personal account, where the following will be available for download:
1. The pdf pattern in your chosen size, in the following formats: Letter, A4, A0 and plotter format. The size of the plotter format is indicated in the name of the document. You will need a plotter printer that can print at least 900 mm width.
2. Detailed instructions which include cutting layouts, construction steps accompanied by photos, as well as instructions on how to work with Vikisews patterns (printing, taping, adjusting, sewing terminology).
If you have any questions, please let us know at info@vikisews.com
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