My mother is one crazy lady.
And I mean that in the very best way. I admire her.
She is a vaulting coach. Vaulting is her passion. And although the vaulting didn’t stick, she managed to pass on her love of horses to me.
This is me and my two sisters vaulting (I think I’m the one in the middle… it was 12 years ago, and I have an identical twin sister. Sometimes I have a hard time telling us apart in photos. Especially photos where we are in the same exact outfit.)
Mom was our coach. None of my siblings or I vault anymore, but my mom is still a very busy coach and horse trainer.
She picked up another hobby in the last few years as well–Roman riding.
I tried it one time–it’s hard! My mom is so strong! She is twice my age, but she is way stronger than me! (And much braver too for that matter)
Anyway, enough about how awesome my mother is. On to the sewing project.
She recently had surgery and needed a robe to wear while she was recovering. Enter her over-achieving aims to please daughter who loves to sew. And the BurdaStyle Kimono robe pattern.
This pattern is wonderful and easy. I even forgot to add the seam allowance (ahh!) and it still fit well thanks to all the ease of a robe.
The outer fabric was very lightweight and a little sheer, so I underlined it with an equally lightweight white fabric. The pattern included inseam pockets, but I wanted to add a special patch pocket for my mom instead.
I found this circus girl image on etsy and used transfer paper to print and transfer the image by ironing onto my fabric. It worked quite well. I interfaced the pocket as well as the main fabric where the pocket would be attached to make sure it was sturdy. Well, it’s good and sturdy and a bit too stiff really. I may have over-done the interfacing just a little.
If you have need of a robe, I highly recommend this pattern. It was a quick and satisfying project. But don’t forget to add your seam allowance ;)
Love mom! And her robe! Good job Qui!
Thanks Fan :)
I love the pocket image!
I must say I sorely miss vaulting with my Mom! I wish she had extra time to start a club in SLO.
SLO would be a great place for a vaulting team!
Qui, the robe is beautiful and you are so sweet to sew this for her! You have inspired me to sew one of my own!
Oh nice! I hope you do, I was really pleased with how easy and quick it was.
this looks so nice and coming from a family with lots of ‘horse people’ (for lack of a better term) i think she will LOVE this :)
Thanks Sarah :) If only I could find a Belgian horse image! But the circus girl reminds me of my mom ;)
And Mom LOVED the robe. Its really classy and comfortable, with the added horse and rider on the pocket for my craziness!
thanks and love you Qui!
What a great gift and so personal- love it!
thanks!
Your Mom is a wonderwoman!! I have been thinking of sewing a robe for myself!! I might give this one a try! Thanks!
She is totally wonderwoman! at least, that’s how I see her ;)
This is gorgeous! Your mom is amazing! I grew up with horse people, too, but nothing as fun and exotic as vaulting! How cool!
haha, vaulting is kinda exotic… in a sort of gypsy/circus way. Although from what I’m told, vaulting has it’s roots in German warrior training.
it was really great reading about your past. I’ve said it before but I think it’s really neat that you have a twin sister.
As for your robe, I think you did a great job, despite the seam allowance and interfacing issues.
Thanks Maddie :) Having a twin is really the coolest!
Wow! YOU are a crazy sewing lady as yoour Mama is a crazy horse lady. I love your work…maybe I can see it in person sometime ;)
Thanks Jessica, I’d love to see YOU in person :) Praying for you and your little guy. xoxo