3. Press a 1½-inch hem all around robe including shoulder seams and armholes (see phase 1). To make hem turn edge back 2 inches and press, then press ½ inch under to make 1½ inch hem.
Press, pin, and stitch hems in this order: First—front; second—neck; third—armscye; fourth—bottom.
Stitching the hems in this order will leave the ends of the hem open so a draw-string can be placed in the top and bottom hem. If a draw-string is not used, the front hem may be made last.
4. Reinforce underarm with bias or hem tape.
Machine stitch around edge.
Fastenings
1. Draw-strings or ties 2. Belt 3. Velcro 4. Large buttons and loop buttonholes 5. Large snaps 6. Buttons and buttonholes
Apron or scarf
If you did not make an apron or scarf in your second year of club work, you may choose to make one of these now. Turn back to your second-year outline for these instructions.
