Let's sew a cozy robe | McCall's 8245 (2025)

In today's Sew Along we're making a beginner-friendly robe with McCall's 8245. If you're a beginner with basic sewing skills you should be able to follow along and complete the robe with me. I'm walking you through the entire process, step-by-step, with lots of details. Enjoy the tutorial.
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⏰ TIME STAMPS ⏰
0:00:00 Pattern Introduction
0:01:24 Sew Along Information
0:03:04 Fabric Suggestions
0:03:47 Pick-A-Knit Rule
0:05:24 Supplies Needed
0:09:30 Machine Settings
0:09:57 Robe Baskets
0:10:42: Pattern Pieces
0:10:53: Pattern Alterations
0:14:40: Staystitch Facings
0:16:10: Pin Bands & Belt
0:18:53 Sew Bands & Belt Seams
0:19:39 Press Bands & Belt Seams
0:20:29 Finish Belt
0:27:38 Sew Shoulder Seams
0:29:42 Press Shoulder Seams
0:30:05 Pin Sleeves to Robe
0:32:16 Sew Sleeves to Robe
0:33:32 Press Sleeves Seams
0:34:23 Pin Side Seams
035:18 Sew Side Seams
0:36:03 Press Side Seams
0:36:34 Pin Band to Robe
0:40:09 Sew Band to Robe
0:40:41 Press Band Seam Allowance
0:41:31 Pin Facing to Band
0:43:35 Sew Facing to Band
0:45:17 Trim Band Facing
0:45:41 Press Band Facing Seam Allowance
0:47:04 Understitch Band
0:48:45 Finish Hem Raw Edge
0:49:08 Press Band Facing to Inside of Robe
0:50:55 Sew Robe Hem
0:52:31 Sew Sleeve Hem
0:53:10 Create Sleeve Band
0:54:08 Sew Sleeve Band Seam
0:54:19 Press Sleeve Band Seam
0:54:33 Fold Sleeve Band
0:54:47 Pin Band to Sleeve
0:55:38 Sew Band to Sleeve
0:56:30 Press Band toward Sleeve
0:56:42 Topstitch Allowance to Sleeve
0:57:00 Prepare & Measure for Belt Loops
1:00:10 Create Thread Chain Belt Loops
1:04:51 Closing

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