Download and print the template from sewmag.co.uk and follow the cutting guide. Neaten the top edge of the breast pocket, then press over the part indicated on the pattern piece. Turn this part back on itself and stitch down each edge. Trim the corners, turn back to the wrong side, then tease out the corners and press flat. Continue pressing in the seam allowance around the three remaining edges, then position the pocket to the left-hand side of the front dressing gown piece, as indicated on the pattern. Edgestitch the pocket in place.

Lay the front dressing gown pieces on top of each other, matching the centre-back collar. Sew this seam together, then press the seam allowance open. Position the back gown onto the front, matching the shoulder seams. Clip to the dots marked on the front pattern piece to release the neckline to enable the back neck and the neck of the collar to match together. Pin across the shoulders and neckline, matching the centre-back neckline to the seam in the back of the collar. Stitch the seam together in one continuous line. Neaten the shoulder seam allowances together and press towards the front.

Lay the pair of front facing and collar together, then sew the centre-back of the collar. Press the seam allowance open. Neaten the outer edge of the facing from the shoulder to the base on both sides. Lay the dressing