Long Hooded Cape Sewing Pattern, One Size

 

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This cape/cloak pattern is a full semi-circular cape, with a slightly oversized hood for an elegant shape.

 

The hood has had an extra 20cm added to the overall height, to achieve the bellowing at the sides, but this can be altered should you no like it.

 

 

The cape is full length, and the finished length from neck to floor is 150cm, which could be lengthened or shortened to suit different needed.

The cape can be make lined or unlined, please see the fabric requirements below.

 

And should fasten at the front with a fastening of your choice.

This is a large pattern and will require a lot of fabric and a fair amount of paper. Please see note included on the weight of the fabric at the hem when using heavy or stretch fabrics.

 

This is a simple pattern to use, but you'll need to have an understanding of basic pattern markings and a general knowledge of sewing. If in any doubt, please refer to a good sewing book.

 

Full colour graphic sewing instructions are included.

 

Approximate amounts of fabric required (all sizes):

6.4m fabric (150cm wide), most woven fabrics will be suitable, satins, silks, cottons etc. Velvets, knits and stretch fabrics can also be used but please see the note included reference the stretching of the fabric due to the weight at the hem.
Front closure such as a toggle, brooch or cape clasp.
Matching threads.

Optional: for a lined cape you’ll also need 6.4m of 150cm wide fabric.
Lining fabrics such as cotton, poly cotton or polyester are recommended.

Please see included instructions on further requirements.

THIS IS NOT A PRINTED PAPER PATTERN:

The pattern included is ONE SIZE. One size should fit most people, although some small alteration may be needed in the length, the finished length from neck to floor is 150cm. This is a FULL SIZE pattern, so there is no need to worry about enlarging or scaling up the pattern, all you have to do is print them off on A4 paper and assemble the pieces (full printing instructions are included).


Please see included instructions on further requirements.

The digital format of the patterns is readable on all computers, you will need to have pdf reading software installed on your PC to view the files. There are many free packages available, a popular one can be found on www.adobe.com, although you may wish to find one which suits you, Microsoft also offer free pdf reading software.