4/17/2024 0 Comments Cloak and cape sewing patterns![]() Fold in half lengthwise twice and then sew those pieces of material together before sewing them to the cape. Using the leftover fabric, cut your ties about 10 by 3 inches in size. After gathering the material at the top lay the hood and cape together matching raw edges and right sides together. 1.4 of an inch is all you need to be from the edge. After hemming baste and gather the fabric at the top of the material. You could omit the hemming but you run into the issue of unraveling threads that do not look that good. Cut the length and hem the fabric all the way around. This could be mid-calf, knee-length or wherever you feel comfortable Measure the length of the cape by marking it where you want the bottom to fall. Now lay on the remaining piece of fabric with your shoulders at the top of the fabric. You can do a different size depending on how you want the hood to look lay the fabric out full length on the floor and measure a 30 by a 15-inch rectangle in one corner. ![]() Then you will need scissors, measuring tape, tailor’s chalk, and a sewing machine. The amount of yardage you will need depends on the length of the cape you want to make. To start, you need to gather your tools and supplies and you start with 1 to 2 yards of material. Full Circle- your body is fully covered but it is a heavy type of cape to wear because there is a lot of fabric needed to create this style How to Make an Easy Cape The cape type will also cover your front when you need it to and you do not need a lot of fabric to create itĥ. Half a circle fitted- similar to 3 in size and shape, this cape is built with 3 pieces and should fit your shoulders. This cape will cover your shoulders even though it tends to slide to your back.Ĥ. Half a circle- this is the most common type you will see and it can also be turned into a cloak. ![]() There is a little flair but it stays behind where most capes belong.ģ. A quarter of a circle- this is the type that most superhero capes are designed from as it is the just-right size. ![]() Rectangle- a basic cape that does not do much and is often unimpressive yet, it is the easiest type to make especially when you are in a rush to create a costume for your kidsĢ. But there are 5 basic types of capes and everything else is an interpretation of those cape types.ġ. (of course, no pictures.) The capes I made were all adult size, but fit the kids great (just a little long).the little girl who played Mary didn't want to take the cape off because she was so much warmer! I constructed costumes for shepherds, kings and Mary and Joseph all the same.they worked great and were very believable for each part.just pick the right fabric! Totally love the way they turned out.and from start to finish it was well under an hour! I even gave my bestie one for a Christmas present! She loved it, but really-who wouldn't? If you aren't totally inspired to make a cape now.go watch Once Upon a Time! Ha ha, and favorite this instructable so you can find it around Halloween time! Check out my blog Doodlecraft for more awesomeness.Some people have different ideas about what a cape is and the types of capes that can be made. it's just a little shorter on me! I made a whole slew of capes and used them in our church's Nativity story for Christmas. my daughter and I can both fit this and it looks glorious either way. Best part about these capes is they can fit a WIDE range of sizes.
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