Another fun plaid cape
You may remember the cute and wearable cape I made recently out of vintage Pendleton wool. I used a McCall's pattern and had fun picking out classic wool plaid-appropriate buttons.
I made another cape, too... a different one in many ways but also a simple capelet that pairs with jeans and other easy-to-wear pieces. It's made of a vintage 80's suiting wool we got a bolt of at Goodwill, and I didn't use a pattern at all on it. Just figured how long I wanted things to be and added some bound buttonhole-type belt holes in the front. Add a self-fabric belt, and voila--a warm but lightweight layer!
Very sharp~ I love it!
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Another wonderful garment. I wish I had one of those! November decided to turn chilly and wet here as well.
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ReplyDeleteI loved your first cape and love this one too. The belt really makes it! You said you didn't follow a pattern - any chance you're going to do a tutorial? I would love to make one but am really intimidated.
ReplyDeleteI did a post on my blog about capes, I am obsessed with them and bought a pattern to make my own, now it's just a matter of finding the right fabric (I'm going to the Goodwill Outlet soon, fingers crossed I'll find something usable). Your fabric and design are adorable, as usual!
ReplyDeleteI actually took a throw blanket and turned it into a shawl/poncho/cape. I love the snuggliness of it! :)
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ReplyDeletethis cape is so beautiful, I absolutely have to search for a pattern to do one for me!!!!
I just finished a wool dress yesterday:-)
http://orlosubito.blogspot.com/2010/11/vestido-de-lana.html
if you want to take a look:-)