Look Ma .. I Made a Cape!

I'm currently obsessed with capes and have been on the lookout for one that takes my fancy for a while, but haven't yet found one I love.

Going through my overflowing fabric cupboard, I came across some beautiful plaid wool that I bought a few years back.  The little light bulb above my head went off so I grabbed my pad and started to draw some ideas.

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Once my idea was final, I drafted a pattern and worked out how to construct the garment.

                Fabric cut and ready                                            almost done                             just need to add the finishing touches

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Ta Daaaa!   Cape complete.

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I deliberately made my cape with full shoulders and  longer 'mock' sleeves as I liked the overall aesthetic these features would provide.  Once it was finished, it turns out that the design features allow for greater arm movement which makes my cape very comfortable to wear.  Bonus!

So how am I going to wear my cape?  Easy, with jeans, dresses, skirts, slouchy pants - in fact everything I would normally wear with a jacket or knit.

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This cape took me around 5 hours to make.  Once I get an idea on my head I stop for nothing!
 ... think I might make another ...


What have you made lately?


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