OHMYGOODNESS, we’re actually doing this! Thanks for the positive feedback, both for The Monthly Stitch and for the sewalong – I can’t wait to see what we all make!
Part of sewing a cape is having a pattern that you love – we’ve kept the choice deliberately open, but if you’re not sure where to start, I have two posts for us covering patterns – we’re spoilt for choice! Given time constraints I thought I’d start with Indie patterns, that way, if you spot one that you love you have a bit more notice for ordering it!
I’m going to be totally patriotic with the first offering – NEW ZEALAND represent with Papercut patterns! How stylishly swirly is this cape? Double breasted, with a peter pan collar and pockets, I can understand why people lust after it so much…
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Milano cape |
Next we have an offering from The Sewing Workshop. While not named a ‘cape’, the Deja Vu wrap looks super snuggly and shares many characteristics with a cape:
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Deja Vu Wrap |
I couldn’t not include this pattern, it’s too adorable! This child’s cape pattern from Seamingly Smitten makes me want one of my own:
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Hooded Cape for Kids |
Luckily, they also have a great adults cape too:
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Ruffled collar cape |
We have two patterns from BCN Unique Patterns – these patterns were drafted with Haute Coture methods, and your pattern is hand-traced from the original pattern. They even include a label certifying that your pattern is original and exclusive – how great would that be to sew into your garment?? First up, the the Funghi cape – interesting name, but that’s why we love indie!
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Funghi Cape |
And their second cape pattern is the doublefaced collarless short cape pattern:
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Doublefaced collarless short cape |
DIY Couture offer an entirely different experience – instead of a pattern you have a book, teaching you how to make their cloak. Pretty gosh darned cool!
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DIY Couture Cloak |
The Centre For Pattern Design‘s cape/ bolero pattern…. oh my, I love it. Double layers, graceful swoops of fabric, they might call it a bolero, but I think it’s a great cape:
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CB Bolero Jacket |
The Greta Cape from styleARC is very chic, it’s short, sassy, and I love the collar:
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StyleARC’s Greta Cape |
Jamie Christina, congratulations, I think you’ve made the coziest looking cape in this entire lineup! Shirred to sit snug against your body, this will be a winner one those cooler days:
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Bilbury Capelet |
And last but certainly not least, we have the peppermint magazine capelet. I think this is so clever how they’ve designed the pattern to sit shug at your shoulders, and the styling in this pictures is so cute:
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Peppermint Cape |
Have you found a pattern that you love in this list? Are there any more AMAZING patterns that I have missed? We’ll be doing the big 4’s offerings next, so there’s plenty more pattern goodness for all.
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Ohhh, there are at least 3 I’d like to add to my collection… Deja Vu Wrap, Doublefaced collarless short cape, love that CB Bolero Jacket, and the Style Arc has also been a favourite.
Oh, dear, that’s four and still counting… decisions!
Happy sewing to everyone!
D’el
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I’m actually quite a fan of the style arc one!
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I really like this pattern from Liesl, the woodland stroll cape, I live in Brazil and it’s kind of cold now, so I guess I will have to break my self-imposed pattern buying ban to get this pattern, it’s really lovely and seems pretty easy as well! I can’t wait for the monthly challenges!
http://oliverands.com/liesl-and-co-patterns/OLV-LC002WS-D.html
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What a great selection. There is also the Tessuti New York Cape which is different again. And so easy to make.
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Since you’re covering indie patterns I just wanted to chip in with The Watson Jacket – a cape-like jacket.
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You’re so right – I was torn on whether or not to include it, but it has cape features, and it’s gorgeous too huh?
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Yep… it’s on my list. I’m imagining dark grey wool with a silky plum lining. Will have to save up to afford it though!
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