Wiccan Ritual Robe

Many Wiccans and Pagans prefer to perform ceremonies and
rituals in special robes. If you're part of a coven or

tape.
* A sewing machine.

group, your robe might have to be a certain color or style.
In some traditions, the color of the robe indicates the

* A length of cord or light rope, approximately 6 feet
long.

level of training a practitioner has. For many people,
donning the ritual robe is a way of separating themselves

You'll need some help for this first step, because you need

from the mundane business of everyday life -- it's a way of
stepping into the ritual mindset, of walking from the

to measure yourself from wrist to wrist with your arms
outstretched. Unless you have a third arm, get a friend to

mundane world into the magical world. Most people prefer to
wear nothing at all under their ritual robe, but do what is

do this for you. This measurement will be Measurement A.
Next, figure the distance from the nape of your neck to a

comfortable for you.

point even with your ankle -- this will be Measurement B.
Fold the fabric in half (if the material has a print on it,

fold it with the pattern side in). Using your A and B
measurements, cut out along the lines indicated in Figure 1,

in blue for spring, green for summer, brown for fall, and
white for winter -- or any other colors that symbolize the

making a sort-of T-shape. Don't cut out along the top fold
-- that's the part that will go along the top of the arms

seasons for you. Do take the time to put some thought into
your color selection -- it used to be that most Wiccans wore

and shoulders.

white robes, but many people prefer to use earth tones,
because it's a way of establishing one's connection with

Next, cut a hole for your head (X) at the center of
Measurement A. Don't make it too big, or your robe will

nature. Some people choose to avoid black, because it
sometimes has negative connotations, but use the color that

slide off your shoulders! On each side, sew along the
underside of the sleeve, leaving an opening at Y for the

feels right for you.

arms (Figure 2). Then sew from the armpit down to the bottom
of the robe. Turn your robe right-side out, try it on, and

To make a basic robe, you can follow these simple steps.
You'll need the following:

adjust it for length if needed.

* A piece of material in the color of your choice --

Finally, add a cord around the waist, as shown in Figure 3.
In some traditions the cord may be knotted to indicate

make sure you select something that will be easy to sew and
comfortable to wear. On the average, you'll need about three

degrees of training or education. In others, it acts simply
as a belt to keep the robe from flapping around during

yards, but if you're heavyset or extra-tall, add in some
more. A flat bedsheet is actually the perfect size for

ritual. You can also add trim, beadwork, or magical symbols
to your robe. Personalize it, and make it yours. You may

this.
* Scissors, thread, tailor's chalk, and a measuring

also wish to consecrate your robe before wearing it for the
first time.