Bringing Capes Back

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I genuinely think this is one of the best garments I’ve ever made. I finally made myself a cape!

The author stands against a hedge, photographed from neck to knees. She wears a wrist-length cape with black pants. The cape has a large collar and two wooden buttons at the front to close it. The author's arms are raised at her sides, to spread out the fabric and fully show the cape off.

I used the Stornoway Cape pattern by Greyfriars & Grace, which was pretty easy to follow. The fabric is a cotton/wool blend, and I lined it with plain black cotton.

The author stands against a hedge, photographed from neck to thighs. She is side-on to the camera, with her arms hanging at her sides. The cape hem cuts off at her wrist, so her hand can be seen against her black pants.

I made the collar of mine longer at the centre back, so it meets in the middle when you button the cape up. I also made my cape longer by 10cm, so it just brushes my wrists.

The author stands against a hedge, photographed from neck to thighs. She wears the cape and black pants combo, with her hands clasped in front of her. She's facing the camera, and we can see the hem of the cape lift and expose the plain black lining.

This keeps my arms warm, while letting me have my hands out to do things….

The author faces the camera, standing against a hedge. Photographed from neck to thighs, and wearing the cape and black pants combo, her arms cannot be seen at all.

….or I can tuck my hands inside the cape, to keep them warm (or cast spells discreetly).

Close-up of the front of the cape. The large collar has curved front corners, and the two wooden buttons are in the shape of hearts. The cape fabric has pink, yellow, and orange berries in small clusters, interspersed with purple flowers, against a black background.

These buttons came from my button collection – I’ve no idea where they came from, but they’re perfect!

The author stands against a hedge, photographed from neck to knees. She is spinning in place, the cape flaring out slightly as she does so.

I’ve been wearing it around the house for two-ish weeks now, and it is so nice and warm! It’s like wearing a blanket over your shoulders, all the time.

I am definitely going to make another one – I want to try a 100% wool fabric, so it’ll be super warm. There is also plenty of space in the lining for secret patch pockets….

Anyways, see ya!

Yves

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