A cape may be required as an addition to a fashionable outfit or a carnival costume. This is a fairly simple piece of clothing that has been used for centuries for warmth, to indicate status, or simply for beauty. The cape looks equally good on both fairy-tale characters and catwalk models. This article will teach you how to make several simple capes in different styles.
Choose your fabric. The following types of fabrics are good choices: cotton, flannel, satin and wool. You will need a main fabric for the outside of the cape and a lighter fabric for the lining. These can be fabrics of the same color scheme with the same pattern or contrasting fabrics.
Measure the circumference of your neck and determine the desired length of the cape. Measure the circumference of your neck at the base. Then measure from the shoulder down to the intended edge of the cape. Write down both measurements.
Use your neck circumference to calculate your radius. Take a calculator and divide your neck circumference by 2. Divide the result by Pi, or 3.14. Round your answer up to the nearest whole number or five-tenths number. This will be your radius.
Fold the main fabric into four layers. Start by folding the fabric in half crosswise. Fold the fabric in half again (again crosswise) to form a square. Unfold the fabric so that the corner with the center point of the folded fabric is at the top left. Do not fold the lining fabric yet.
Draw a neck line on the fabric. Pin a piece of twine to the upper left corner of the folded fabric (to the center of the fabric itself). Tie a tailor's chalk or marker to the other end of the string at a radius length distance. Use the resulting design as a compass to draw an arc from the top edge of the folded fabric to its left edge.
Draw a line for the bottom of the cape. Add the desired cape length to the radius. Extend the string with chalk or marker to the obtained value. Draw a second arc on the fabric, which will mark the bottom of the cape.
Cut out the fabric cape using a seam allowance of about 1.3 cm. When you have completed this work, fold the lining fabric in four layers in the same way, and then place the cut and still folded outer fabric on top of it. Cut out the lining using the outer piece as a guide.
Make a front slit on the cape. Unfold the main and lining fabric pieces, and then layer them on top of each other. After that, fold them in half to make a semicircle (more precisely, half a donut). Cut both layers of fabric along one of the folds (for example, along the left). Don't touch the second fold. Now you have the front cut of the cape ready.
Fold and pin the pieces right sides together. Unfold the folded semicircles. Place the pieces one on top of the other with right sides facing inward. Check the accuracy of the alignment of all the cuts, and then start cutting the parts together.
Consider sewing ties to the cape. Take two long pieces of tape (about 75cm each). Remove the pins from the top corners of the front cut. Push the ribbons inside the open corners of the cape. Be sure to line up the edges of the ribbon pieces with the cut edges of the cape, and then pin the corners of the cape again. The ribbons should lie in a layer between the two parts of the cape itself.
Sew a stitch around the perimeter of the cape with a 1.3 cm seam allowance. You should sew around the neckline, hem, and both straight edges of the cut. Leave an unstitched section of about 10 cm in length at the bottom of one of the straight sides of the cape, so that you can then turn the product right side out. To make the stitching more secure, do not forget to make bartacks at the very beginning and at the end.
Make notches in the seam allowances along the curved edges of the product, and also cut off excess fabric from the corners. Along the neck line, make notches on the seam allowances at a distance of about 2.5 cm from each other. Make notches along the bottom edge of the cape at a distance of 2.5-5 cm from each other. Finally, cut the seam allowances at the top and bottom corners of the front slit of the cape at a 45-degree angle. Thanks to this step, the inside-out cape will be more even and neat.
Turn the cape right side out and then iron it. To straighten the corners, use a blunt, pointed object (such as a knitting needle). Fold the raw edges of the opening through which you turned the cape inside so that they lie uniformly with all the other edges of the cape, and then pin them together. Iron the cape.
Sew up the turning hole. This can be done by hand using a hidden step stitch. You can also simply stitch to the edge (at a distance of 3 mm from the edge) the entire perimeter of the cape with threads to match the fabric. When finished, remove the pins.
Attach a clasp to the cape (if you haven't already done so). You can sew a buckle, a hook and loop, or even a braided cord fastener onto the cape. Choose for yourself what will best match the style of the cape itself.
Cut out the hood so that its height is 45 cm. Take a 55 cm wide rectangle of fabric previously cut from the main fabric. Turn it so that the folded edge faces your direction. Measure from this edge to a height of 45 cm and cut out a piece measuring 45x55 cm (folded). Make sure that the part has a fold along one of its 55 cm long sides. Remove the cut pieces of fabric; you won't need them.
If necessary, trim the main fabric of the cape. The previously set aside large piece of fabric will be used to make the cape itself. Measure its length along the side with the longitudinal fold. If the length is longer than required, cut the fabric to the desired length. Don't forget to add 5cm for seam allowances.
Hem the raw edges of the cape. Unfold the main fabric and place it with the wrong side facing you. Fold one transverse edge under 1.3 cm and press the fold with an iron. Fold this edge in 1/2 inch again and press again. Place a hem 3mm from the first fold. Repeat this step with the two sides of the fabric.
Lay out the hood piece and hem one of the long sides on it. First, lay out the hood piece and turn it with the wrong side facing you. Hem one of the 90 cm long sides in the same way as you did with the cape. Do not touch the remaining three sections of the part for now.
Fold the hood and stitch the back seam. Fold the hood piece in half again, wrong side out. The fold will go in the same place as before (along one of the sides, which was 55 cm long before hemming). The height of the folded part will again be 45 cm, while on one edge the cuts will be finished with a hem stitch. Sew the raw edges of the fabric along the other 45cm length using a 1.3cm seam allowance.
Place two stitches along the top edge of the cape to assemble it. Sew straight machine or hand basting stitches along the top edge of the cape. The first line should go 7 mm from the raw cut of the fabric, and the second line should go 1.3 cm from it.
Gather the top of the cape to match the bottom edge of the hood. Locate the ends of the bobbin threads along both edges of the cape. Grab them firmly and start pulling. Continue gathering the fabric until it is the same width as the bottom of the hood (which will be about 51cm when folded in half). Tie the ends of the threads in a knot and trim off the excess.
Sew the hood to the cape. Pin the hood and cape together with right sides facing inward. Make sure that the open edge of the hood is aligned evenly with the gathered open edge of the cape. Sew the two parts together using a 2.5 cm seam allowance. Make sure that the fabric does not tuck or bunch up when you sew the gather stitches.
Add a buckle or clasp. You can be creative in this matter. The front of the cape can be decorated with a simple sewn-on woven clasp. Instead of a clasp, you can sew ribbon ties (if you prefer to tie your cape securely). Another option would be a loop of cord on one side and a large button on the other.
Add additional touches (at your discretion). At this stage, the cape can be considered ready, or you can additionally decorate it with something to make it more sophisticated. Below are some starting ideas.
Choose your fabric. Since you won't be sewing this cape, it's best to choose a fabric that won't fray, such as felt or flannel. In total you will need about 90 cm of fabric.
Fold the fabric in half lengthwise. Position the resulting rectangle so that one of its narrow sides faces you.
Draw the side edges of the cape. Use a tailor's chalk or marker to make a mark along the bottom edge of the fabric, 28cm from the fold. The depth of the mark can be adjusted at your discretion. The closer it is to the bottom edge of the fabric, the longer the cape will be. Place a second mark at the top edge of the fabric, 14cm from the fold. Connect the two marks along the ruler.
Use a plate or bowl to draw the outline of the neckline. Find a plate or bowl with a diameter of 20 cm. Attach it to the upper corner with a fold so that from the side of the fold the plate protrudes sideways beyond the fabric by 10 cm, and from the side of the upper edge creeps onto the fabric by 14 cm. Transfer the contours of the plate onto the fabric using tailor's chalk or marker.
Cut out the fabric along the drawn lines. Try to cut the fabric along the inside of the lines so that there are no traces of chalk or marker left on the finished cape. You can leave the cape cut as is, or try modifying it according to one of the ideas below to increase your character choice.
Add Velcro fastener. Buy ready-made square Velcro fasteners or cut them yourself from Velcro tape. Using hot glue or textile glue, glue the fastener halves to the corresponding “tendrils” on the top edge of the cape. One half of the fastener should be glued to the front side of one tendril of the cape, and the second - to the wrong side of the other. Be aware that self-adhesive Velcro fasteners are also available for sale.
Consider adding an emblem applique to your cape. superhero . Glue the thermal film onto a piece of fabric in a contrasting color. Draw a superhero emblem on it and then cut it out. Pin the emblem to the back of the cape. Iron it and then remove the pins.
Choose your fabric. Since you won't be sewing this cape, it's best to choose a fabric that won't fray, such as felt or flannel. Jersey, linen knitwear or tulle are also a good choice.
Cut the fabric to the required length. Measure the distance from the base of the child's neck to the intended edge of the cape. Add an additional 5-7.5 cm to the measurement. Cut a piece of fabric to the appropriate length. The width of the cape can be whatever you wish.
After having a baby, you live your life all over again. It’s always fun to immerse yourself in the carefree events and holidays of childhood, but the preparation brings a lot of trouble. At a carnival, a child wants to look unusual. Children often try on the images of some cartoon characters. Most of them wear a cape, so let's learn how to make one ourselves.
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When choosing a fabric, you need to focus on soft ones, the edges of which do not need to be processed. Suitable fabric for sewing: spandex, raincoat, cotton, flannel, corduroy, fleece, satin, tulle. We do not recommend sewing a raincoat from artificial leather, since abrasions will be visible in areas of movement.
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For a girl, a princess cloak would be more suitable.
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If the child at the carnival will be a prince or a musketeer, you can sew lace to the collar. If you are a vampire, you can “put on” a collar.
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We discussed the main ways to sew a cape for a carnival for a child above. The only difference will be in the decor and materials used. Get ideas and let your little one be the most original at the party!
A little effort and the “magic” of skillful hands, and your child will go to the holiday in a beautiful cape. Listen to children's advice; perhaps your child has wishes regarding color and decorations. A raincoat that is custom-made according to children's tastes and wishes will allow your son or daughter to feel confident in it and not lose the festive mood. And also be proud of your parents with golden hands!
If you decide to sew a New Year's or carnival costume from fabric, then it will be very useful for you to have universal patterns on hand for all models and sizes. We will look at two patterns: one for the main tunic and the second for the cape. With their help, it will be possible to cut out costumes for almost any historical era, as well as for all sorts of terrible monsters.
We measure how long it will be. To avoid mistakes, we make it a little longer than we originally intended. As you work, you can always cut off or tuck in excess.
We measure a piece of fabric twice the required length and fold it in half. Along the fold line we mark a hole into which the head will freely pass. Draw a rectangle about 10 cm in length in this place. Cut a slot for the head along the marked line.
Leave room for arms and sleeves. We retreat 30 cm from the top fold and sew the entire edge to the bottom. The same is done on the other side. So we got the main tunic.
Sleeveless, it makes a good base for gladiator, slave or Roman emperor costumes.
Well, if you get the taste, then you can do the sleeves. Are you sure you have the patience? You'll have to tinker with them a little more than sewing up the sides of the main tunic, but it won't be much more difficult.
It is best to make a pattern on paper, after which it can be transferred to fabric. There is not always paper in the house of such a large size that you can make a life-size pattern out of it entirely. In such cases, use a roll of cheap wrapping paper. We draw the pattern on the back of the paper so that its lines do not get lost among the holiday greetings with penguins.
First, measure the height of the armhole on the main tunic and add 2 cm for allowances. Now we measure the length of the arm from the shoulder, that is, from the place on the shoulder where the tunic ends, and to the wrist. Add 2 cm. This will be the longest part of the sleeve, and when you cut out the pattern on the fabric, this part will need to be applied to the fold.
Now measure the length of your arm from the armpit to the wrist. This section will obviously be shorter than the length of the arm from the shoulder, and this will be the underside of the sleeve.
We measure the volume of a clenched fist, not the wrist! This is necessary so that the hand can pass through the finished sleeve. If your fabric is not very stretchy, then by measuring the circumference of the wrist in this case, the owner of the suit will not be able to stick his hand into such a sleeve.
We divide the circumference of the fist in half and get the desired length of the cuff on the fabric folded in half.
Attach the pattern with the straight side to the fold of the fabric and cut it out. We cut out the second sleeve in the same way. Sew from the inside out along the bottom of the line. Turn it right side out.
To sew the sleeve to the tunic, turn it inside out and attach the sleeve to it from the wrong side too. Sew along the edge, starting and ending with a double stitch, so that the sleeves do not accidentally come off when worn.
As a result, the basis for the costume is ready. You can use it to make a costume for almost any character: a monk, a devil, a king, a knight, a sage, a nun - you can’t list them all. All you have to do is make the appropriate accessories.
This cape is very easy to make and will perfectly complement any costume. With its help, you can turn an outfit from a regular white shirt and black trousers into a vampire or sorcerer costume. And if you turn the cape inside out, its owner will quickly turn into a devil.
Satin is ideal for a vampire's cape, but for the lining you can use something cheaper, as long as the fabric is shiny.
We take 1.5 m of red and 1.5 m of black material. We pin the fabric together with the shiny sides facing inward. We sew the fabric around the perimeter, leaving a small hole at the bottom through which you can turn the cape right side out - the main seams will be on the inside. Now we sew up the remaining hole as inconspicuously as possible.
Then, at a distance of approximately 7 cm from the top edge of the cape, we make drawstrings. To make a drawstring, we make a straight seam across the cape at the distance indicated above, then step back 2.5 cm and make another straight seam parallel to the first. Well, now find a beautiful, thick, bright ribbon of red, black or white about 2 m long and, attaching a safety pin to it on one side, tighten the ribbon into a drawstring.
All that remains is to throw the cape over your shoulders and tie the ribbon.
A cape with a hood is a very necessary item in a child's wardrobe. If you sew it from water-repellent raincoat fabric, it will turn out to be an excellent raincoat. Well, if you use satin or velvet fabric for work, then you will get a wonderful accessory for the New Year or Prince. In order to create such a product, you will need a pattern. The cape with a hood is built on the basis of even rectangles and should not cause difficulties even for those who have never sewn anything with their own hands. A little diligence - and an excellent raincoat will be ready quickly.
What measurements are needed to make a suitable pattern? A cape with a hood is built based on measurements from the shoulder to the desired length of the product and head circumference. For the base of the raincoat you will need a rectangle with a fabric width of 1.2 m or 1.5 and a length equal to the height from the shoulder to the hem level. For the hood you will need two squares with sides corresponding to half the volume of the head +5 cm. You will have to do a little more work on this detail, namely, round the corner at the top of the head, narrow the side of the square by 5 cm towards the back of the head and lower the cuts to the face along the border of joining the neck at 3 cm. After all the manipulations, the finished pattern will come out. A cape with a hood can also have darts at the neck to reduce the length of the cut at the neck. This technique will be needed when using thick fabric, but for thin raincoat fabric you can do without hidden tucks.
After the pattern is created, the cape with a hood is ready for cutting. All sections of parts after stitching must be processed with an overlocker. You can also get neat seams if you sew them. In extreme cases, you can use a zigzag machine stitch. Also perfect for processing. In this case, you will need to give seam allowances of at least 3 cm. The cape should be folded and stitched around the perimeter, including the area of the open sections of the hood.
In what order should you assemble the parts and how to sew a cape with a hood? First of all, you need to lay the bow folds at the neck and secure them with a stitch. Next, you need to sew together the elements of the hood and attach it to the base of the cloak. It is also necessary to cut strips from the fabric and sew them into ties (or use keeper or satin ribbons for this purpose).
It should be taken into account that the assembly and processing of the sections are carried out gradually and after each stitching the seam must be processed. This way the product will come out neat and beautiful. If desired, the cape can be made with buttons along the front edge.
Cape transformer- this is a thing that should be in the wardrobe of every woman who keeps up with the times! This piece is as practical as it is simple in design.
Without a doubt, anyone can sew it in a maximum of 3 hours. Well, if you have ever held a thread and a needle in your hands, then everything will happen much faster.
Depending on what time of year and what you will wear the cape with, the material and diameter of the cape are determined. Medium weight fabric containing 50% wool and 50% polyester would be the best option. For sizes 42–46 with a height of 170 cm, you will need a cut of 155 x 140 centimeters.
This is what the pattern should look like. The fabric should be ironed thoroughly before cutting.
It will be easier to cut if you fold the pattern and fabric in half.
Actually everything! If you have fabric that does not fray along the cuts, then you won’t need to sew the edges. If processing the cut cannot be avoided, and there is no overlocker on the farm, then the edges can be folded or edged with something.
All that’s left to do is figure out what will be used as a belt at the waist. You can cut a wide strip from the same fabric and fold it in half to sew a belt, or you can choose some kind of wide leather belt that contrasts in color.
As soon as they don’t wear a transformable cape, just look!
: looks great on any figure! To increase or decrease the size, you can slightly change the pattern by decreasing or increasing the diameter of the circle itself and the diameter of the armholes.
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