Misses' Robe and Gown (Gown for Stretch Knits Only) Bill Tice ©1979 Robe has front and back tucks, shawl collar, sleeves with gathered cap, side seam pockets, edges bound with fold-over braid, and braid ties. Gown has bound upper edge, shaped lower front vent; cording in front casings extends into straps, twisted and crossed in back.