One of the most popular models of outerwear that came to us from the cultural capital of St. Petersburg is the Bat Norton mantle, the pattern of which will be attached below. Today, young people simply adore robes. They perfectly save from slush and cold, and look very unusual and fashionable. As a rule, all models are unisex, have free elongated edges and comfortable roomy pockets. They look great on thin people, but they can hide unwanted volume.
Backstory
It's not strange that trends initially appear in large cities and spread to the periphery. And the trend for mantles made of warm and dense fabric with a hood and pockets appeared in St. Petersburg. There is absolutely nothing surprising, because this city is famous for its changeable weather. It is not difficult to catch a cold or get your clothes dirty in St. Petersburg, because insulated things in dark shades are very relevant there.
What is Bat mantleNorton?
A little later, such robes began to appear in Moscow, and then in other cities. To many, such a thing will seem gloomy, but if you choose the right accessories and other accents, then it will look just great. Interestingly, over time, they began to be sewn from fabrics of more optimistic colors and from lighter fabrics. In general, today's youth, as always, is experimenting with fashion.
For many, this model is associated with favorite book characters, such as Harry Potter and his friends. And girls really like robes on young men, as they remind them of the movie "Twilight". A very mystical and extraordinary bow comes out if it is correctly assembled.
Bat Norton is a new brand that produces clothes for young and active people, it appeared on the territory of St. Petersburg and is focused on the tastes of local youth. The brand is quite expensive, but the quality of things corresponds to the cost. On average, a Bat Norton mantle will cost the buyer about five thousand rubles.
But if you know how to sew, and money matters to you, then this model can be made independently. Her patterns are simple, the work does not take much time. Therefore, you can sew this trendy and functional thing for yourself.
How to sew a robe?
The first tip is very simple: strictly follow the instructions and be as careful as possible. This is perhaps the most important thing in making clothes.
But at the same time, although the manual is detailed, you can change it at your discretion,if you know the features of your figure and know how to sew very well.
Open the backs and shelves
This is not a difficult thing to do, the Bat Norton mantle is quite simple to do by yourself. For starters, it is recommended to look through all kinds of magazines on needlework. By the way, maybe you can find a very similar model, or maybe even the Bat Norton mantle itself, and then you won’t need to bother with patterns at all. It is better to cut the pattern not for your size, but for one or two more, as the model should come out very free.
The fabric should be chosen dense, if it is important for you that it looks like the original, then it is better to opt for a dark color scheme. At the same time, in order for the mantle to be more pleasant to the touch, it is better to choose a fabric that is at least fifty percent cotton. Think about what season you are planning this thing for, the material will depend on this.
Finishing the pattern is already directly on the fabric. Spread the material on a wide table or directly on the floor. The base should be fixed with pins, draw a shelf on the material first, and then a back. It is best to use tailor's tracing paper or other thin paper for this. The details of the shelves and the back are very similar, so you should not waste tracing paper, but you can use one piece, bending the extra edges.
Of course, when cutting, start from the share, you should not save on fabric. Proceed from the principle "measure seven times - cut once." The most important thing is that after you have finished cutting,the fabric is not deformed, be very careful.
Translate the pattern onto a large sheet of tailor's tracing paper, there should not be any undercuts in it. Mark a dot on the pattern. Measure down a line that is equal to the length of the product. Then draw a perpendicular line, it will become the bottom line. In everything, start from your own standards. Allowances can be taken as standard, two centimeters, but in general it all depends on the density of the fabric. Then it is worth cutting out the details, if you are not very good at sewing, then it is better to take a fabric that does not fray, it will be more convenient.
Sewing itself is very simple, first you should cope with the middle seam of the back, then with the side seams, there will be two shoulder seams. Here is the main part and ready. The Bat Norton hooded robe pattern will allow you to sew such an interesting model even for beginners.
Sleeves
Long and straight sleeves - this is what distinguishes the Bat Norton mantle (their pattern is built quite simply). The sleeve should be straight and loose, although this detail may vary, as you may like tapered or, conversely, wide sleeves of the robes. Take the finished pattern with the side where it resembles an arc and which should adjoin the main part, mark the length of the sleeve from the middle of the arc and draw a straight line. Then mark on both sides of this line the desired width. Make allowances. The part is ready, you can cut it out of the fabric and start sewing.
Hood
No one can do without this detailBat Norton nomadic mantle. It’s even easier with her, she doesn’t even need any pattern. You need to draw a rectangular piece 90x40 centimeters on tracing paper, cut it out of fabric with allowances and sew it, folding it in half.
It remains only to sew the hood to the product
If you want your mantle to also have a lining, then cut and sew it in the same way, only from the lining material. And then connect with the mantle along the main seams. The length of the sleeves of the lining is usually slightly longer than that of the mantle itself, so the product was more comfortable to wear.
And, of course, the last step is the processing of seams. Your new and trendy Bat Norton Hooded Robe is ready.
Let the job description look too simple, but the process itself requires maximum concentration and pedantry. But in the end you will receive a product that will be impossible to distinguish from the original.
