Consider using a pattern for one side and a solid color for the other. You can use cotton for both sides of the cape since it is light enough.
For something more cloak-like, measure down to your ankles or mid-calves. For something more like a caplet, measure down to just past your elbows. For a fashion cape, measure from your shoulders down to your knees, since this is probably the most flattering style.
Save a step and stack your fabric together with the right sides facing in.
Give your ribbons a nicer finish by sealing the ends with a flame first. Choose a wide ribbon that coordinates with your cape. Something around 2 inches (5. 08 centimeters) wide would be ideal. If you don’t want a ribbon closure, skip this step.
If you added a ribbon closure, be careful not to sew across the ribbons!
Try to cut as close to the stitching as you can without actually cutting through it.
If you added a ribbon closure, skip this step.
If you want a longer cape, buy more fabric, but be sure to subtract 24 inches (60. 96 centimeters) for the hood and seam allowances.
Backstitch at the start and end of your sewing to make your stitches stronger.
The 34-inch (86. 36-centimeter) edge is the side that was 17 inches (43. 18 centimeters) when folded. Remember to backstitch at the start and end of your sewing.
Remember to backstitch at the start and end of your sewing. If your fabric is fraying a lot, you will need to go over the seams using a serger or zigzag stitch.
You can gather the fabric from both sides of your cape, but make sure that you are only pulling the bobbin threads. When you are done, take the time to adjust the gathers so that they are even.
Remember to backstitch at the start and end of your sewing. If your fabric frays a lot, you can go over the raw edge with a serger or zigzag stitch. You can also bind the seam with bias tape or hem tape instead.
Add a beaded fringe along the bottom for a gypsy cape. Iron appliques to added design. Sew on a fake fur trim to the hood fo a cozy cape. Add some embroidery to the edges of your cape to make it fancier.
You can use this method to create an adult-sized cape too, but you will need to use larger measurements.
If you want a wider cape, and if you have enough fabric, you can make the bottom mark further from the folded edge. For a more accurate length, add 5½ inches (13. 97 centimeters) to your cape length. This will account for the neck opening.
Round the top and bottom corners of your cape for a nicer touch. [13] X Research source Add scalloped edge to the bottom of your cape. [14] X Research source This is great if your kid wants to be Batman. Cut notches and slits into the bottom edge for a battle-won cape.
Each fusible web interfacing will be a little different, so be sure to follow the instruction on yours closely. Alternatively, you can cut the emblem out of felt and glue it to the back of the cape with hot glue or fabric glue. [16] X Research source
This will create a child-sized cape. You can use larger measurements to make an adult cape.
Hot glue is not recommended for this because it is not flexible enough to gather. If you do know how to sew, you can sew the casing down, ¼-inch (0. 64-centimeter) from the bottom edge.
If you want to tie the ribbon into a bow, cut it twice the length as the casing. You can also use a piece of silver or gold cording instead.
If you will be tying the ribbon into a bow, skip this step.
Consider hot gluing some pretty rhinestones over the front of one ribbon to make it fancier. If you left the ribbon long, cut the ends at angles, then seal them with a lighter. If you used cording instead of a ribbon, tie a knot into each end of the cord to keep it from fraying.
Paint on designs using fabric glue or puff paint. You can free-hand them or use fabric stencils. Use iron-on transfers to add designs to your cape. Glue rhinestones along the edges using fabric glue or hot glue. Use fusible web interfacing to glue appliqués onto the cape. Hot glue a feather boa to the bottom of the cape.
