Egyptian Stitched Rectangle Robe
Rectangle Robe Guide Patterns and Tie Sash Instructions - Egyptian Stitched Rectangle RobeStyle D) right is the type of Egyptian clothing called The Robe.
The rectangle robe is constructed on a very simple rectangle shape as shown here. Unlike the plate of Scribe Ani shown above right, this robe would have been stitched down the sides for 45 inches of its length.
Armholes were simply deep slits left unstitched for 15 inches. Curve the back neck out by cutting down about 11/2 inches with a tapered width of 6 inches. The front can be cut lower by about 3 inches with a centre front split. If the wearer intends to wear the garment for any length of time then face the neck and arm openings, otherwise a simple binding will suffice.
To Bind - Bind the front slashed neck opening piece first - then apply the neck binding so that you have long ties each end to help hold the neck together when tied into a bow. For the sleeve opening simply apply binding, or turn under the raw edge of the fabric twice, then stitch flat. If you have a neat selvedge on uncut fabric, that may be satisfactory for fast fancy dress purposes.
Use the exact same pattern to make the robe below. Play around with the sash until you reach the Egyptian look you like.