Modern Robe from Recycled Hawaiian Shirts

This robe was made for a dear friend.  It is made entirely from recycled Hawaiian silk shirts in shades of blue and ivory. I enjoy using men's Hawaiian shirts as the heavy, pre-worn silk has a wonderful feel that is almost velvety to the touch.  My friend loves the finished robe! It is shown below without and with the belt.

Here is a photo of one of the shirts used in the robe.  All the shirts were purchased from a thrift shop and washed in the washing machine before I cut them up.

One of the shirts had extensive embroidery on either side of the front, so I cut out those panels, pieced them lengthwise, and used that long strip for the back of the robe.

The original embroidered Tommy Bahama logo was also pretty; I cut it out in an oval shape and used it inside the robe.

Serging the many seams will help prevent them from raveling during future washings.

I hope this inspires you to consider your own Modern Robe product.  You can purchase the basic sewing pattern from our shop on eBay (with FREE shipping!) Have fun designing your own robe from scraps, clothing, or other fun fabrics.

Image credits:  Photos were taken by Marina at Modern Robe.