Easy Made Cape
I’ve wanted a cape for so long, but as with everything else that becomes trendy, it suddenly costs alot. Not even H&M has a cheap version. So I decided to try making my own out of the fabrics I bought the other day. I would have chosen a thicker black fabric, but at least this one is wool so it will keep me somewhat warm. I must say I am pretty pleased with how it turned out, allthough it’s just fastened with a safety pin at the moment as I didn’t have anything else.
The pattern was easy and I found alot of help in this Halloween outfit tutorial (don’t let the pictures scare you, it works for any sort of cape). I followed the steps and it was suprisingly easy. I am far from an experienced sewer, so I’m guessing all guy guys will be able to make this quite easy. I haven’t lined it, that’s a little too complicated for me, but that will probably be a good idea for those of you who knows how.
I am planning to make a simple knee length pencil skirt to go with it. I got a ton of this fabric!
It looks great! I would have never thought that it didn’t come out of a store. Good job! The outfit that you put it together with is great too!
Comment by suzy — December 15, 2005 @ 1:11 am
Your cape looks really cool. I’m inspired!
Comment by Karen — December 15, 2005 @ 8:54 am
Thanks guys! And Suzy, this is actually the first item I’ve ever managed to sew so well that looks at least a little professional. The collar even looks fine. Must be the easy pattern. :)
Comment by Agathe — December 15, 2005 @ 9:10 am
I love the length, and the plaid reminds me of that short cape that Sherlock Holmes is always depicted wearing. Well done!
Comment by henri-v — December 16, 2005 @ 4:00 am
Yes, it is a little Sherlock Holmes-ish, I have to something about that… I’m thinking to add a nice ribbon to tie it with, or I can dye it black. What do you guys think?
Comment by Agathe — December 16, 2005 @ 9:29 am
No, I love the plaid! This may sound silly, but what about little faux-mink pompoms on the ends of narrow ties? Kind of like a ice-skating costumes from way back when … but I also like the idea of a luscious ribbon tie, satiny or velvety.
Comment by henri-v — December 18, 2005 @ 5:50 am
The pom-poms are a good idea and will absolutely take some of that Sherlock Holmes-flare away. Thanks for the tip, I’ll try it out. :)
Comment by Agathe — December 18, 2005 @ 10:18 am
Looks fabulous…
Comment by eurobrat — December 22, 2005 @ 4:00 am
Thanks Eurobrat! :)
Comment by Agathe — December 27, 2005 @ 6:22 pm