Talk about indecision. When this first challenge was announced I didn’t think I could come up with one wearable/feasible option, let alone three.
My first, a Vera Venus capelet, was an experiment, and I’m glad I did it because I immediately realized it wasn’t long enough. I’ve got it in me closet, and plan on taking it apart to use as a pattern for a short cape from rayon denim, if there’s enough of it left after the dress I want to make. The 2 blues will do well together. Definitely a wise decision, and I don’t regret making it!
The second cape is a topper for a pair of culottes from last year’s cut-out-but-not-sewn pile. I used the Peppermint Cape pattern, which is good for summer evenings in air conditioning. But still a tad short…
For my “real” cape I again chose the Peppermint Cape pattern, but lengthened it and cut everything fuller, so there’s more swing. I also cut the back longer than the front, which to me looks a little more vintage. Don’t ask me why, ‘cause I don’t know. Lol!
Having read a very timely reminder of the best way to handle corduroy on Karen Ball’s blog, Did You Make That, it seemed appropriate to use my secret swap partner Samantha’s luscious baby cord for my third cape. The lining & ribbon is from my stash, and the small wooden buttons also came from Samantha.
Have enjoyed this month’s challenge very much, and am looking forward to September’s vintage pattern experience!
Love the combination of fabrics for your third cape, gosh you’ve been busy!
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Think you nailed a vintage-y feel, and the added fullness is genius. All three fabrics are lovely, but the baby cord is definitely my favourite. Well done!
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Baby cord is my new fave fabric. Karen’s post was especially helpful and I have some ideas on my fall sewing list. Your cape version is nice!
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Thanks for your comment – baby cord is going to be a favourite for me, too, if the weather will cooperate so I can wear it comfortably! 😉
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That babycord is beautiful, but I also really like your first cape – the fabrics work really well together.
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Thanks so much for your comments! I worried & worried about what combo to use… then was a little pushed to get everything done in time!
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Three capes, awesome! I like the fabric in the second cape but I really like baby cord so the third cape would be my fav too.
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Thank you for your comment! Agree with you on the second fabric, but can’t wait to have cooler weather to wear the third!
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Wow, you really went round the rainbow with your choice of colors and prints, but I my fav out of your three is also your last. It’s gorgeous! Your first is really pretty too, I think it will look fabulous with denim.
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Thanks so much for your comments! Samantha will be chuffed that her fabric is enjoyed so much. 😉
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