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Thursday, October 06, 2011

Feeling so CapeAble

Throughout my web browsing/pinning, I've been seeing cute capes or cape-like jackets popping up.  I have a few on my wish list to make, including the Anthropologie belted, plaid cape. So drool worthy.


Anyways, I went on the hunt for a cape pattern and stumbled upon Simplicity 5359.  The pattern includes two cape options (one with a collar, one without) and a wiggle dress.  I love the dress too, so I've put that aside for a future project.  But I knew the cape would be perfect for a light, California fall day.


I decided to go with the collared cape as I didn't want it to look like a poncho, and I like that it then became almost coat like.


I used a brown wool for the outside and lined it in a light brown satin.  My poor, sensitive skin can't handle the chafing from the wool, so the delicate lining was a necessity.


I love how this turned out! It's so simple but adds a nice elegant touch to my Fall dresses.  I only received on 'you should be carrying as basket of apples' comment, and only in jest, but many compliments on my little cape.  

Fabric: Brown wool for exterior, tan satin for lining
Pattern: Vintage Simplicity 5359
Notions: Bias tape for a loop closure at the neck and a little hook and eye closure for extra security.


The pattern was so easy to put together and just a few pieces overall.  I had to do a bit of trimming at the collar area of the selvage as it was getting really thick with the wool, and then I under-stitched it to keep it in place.  I also did top-stitching around the edge of the cape, because I liked the look and it helped to minimize the bulk and the fabric shifting around.

I would love to make this again if another fabric 'called out' to me.  In the meantime, I'm on the hunt for a pattern similar to the Anthropologie jacket.  That can be my 'late Fall' project.

10 comments:

  1. Beautiful job! You look lovely in it, too. Really like it.

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  2. Very pretty! You look lovely in it. I really like watching what you make. I wasn't so adventrous(sp) in my sewing.

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  3. I LOVE this cape so much! The length is just right and I love the arm holes! Great job and fabulous staple Autumn colour!

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  4. This is just fabulous! I hope you get to enjoy wearing it a lot and find some more perfect fabric!

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  5. I'm in love with capes and agree, I see them everywhere and the anthro cape is very drool worthy! I love your cape and how adorable it looks with your cape!

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  6. This is gorgeous, I have been looking for a cape pattern because i have just bought some lovely wool/tweed fabric thats just crying out to be a cape. But I was also like yourself wanted to stay away from 'poncho like'.As for the plaid cape style have you seen Mcalls 5764.

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  7. Oh that is so pretty. You do look nice in it. Because of you, now I am thinking if there's a cape pattern somewhere that I might have.

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  8. Wow... I now wish I had this pattern! It looks so great on you. It does really look like a coat in one of the pictures, which is really awesome! I'm going to have to go look for this kind of pattern now!

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