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Post by seaexplore on Oct 14, 2022 3:31:58 GMT
Anyone know of a good full length hooded lined cloak tutorial? My DD (11) is going as a vampire and asked me to make her one after the one we ordered from Amazon showed up and it feels like a plastic table cloth. She wants a fleece one (hello BLANKET!) but I’d like to make it from panne velvet. I think she’d probably use/wear the fleece one A LOT so I’m fine going either route. But- it must be lined (red in/black out reversible) Anyway… sewing peas… any help?
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Post by wellway on Oct 14, 2022 3:41:34 GMT
I had a quick search on YouTube, this was the first one to come up but there are more if you want search around. Bonus it's only a ten min video m.youtube.com/watch?v=f7lBzpFS5OI |
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Post by DEX on Oct 14, 2022 3:43:53 GMT
I made a cape for you grandson but instead of making a hood, I put about a 3-4 inch stand up collar because I didn't want to fuss with a hood.
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Post by seaexplore on Oct 14, 2022 3:59:12 GMT
I made a cape for you grandson but instead of making a hood, I put about a 3-4 inch stand up collar because I didn't want to fuss with a hood. I tried that route, she said it must have a hood. Darn specific kids! Lol |
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Post by seaexplore on Oct 14, 2022 4:02:29 GMT
I had a quick search on YouTube, this was the first one to come up but there are more if you want search around. Bonus it's only a ten min video m.youtube.com/watch?v=f7lBzpFS5OII saw that one earlier. I don’t love the way she did the hood (detest hand sewing) and wonder if I could sandwich the hood between the layers and sew leaving a hole in the bottom to turn. Trying to wrap my head around that idea. I CAN hand sew but fleece? Ugh! |
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Post by ntsf on Oct 14, 2022 4:08:13 GMT
I found a costume pattern when my kids were small.. and it was easy..
folkwear patterns has a pattern with hood..you could download it or at least look at the shapes of the pieces.
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Post by seaexplore on Oct 14, 2022 4:13:37 GMT
I found a costume pattern when my kids were small.. and it was easy.. folkwear patterns has a pattern with hood..you could download it or at least look at the shapes of the pieces. Those are beautiful patterns! |
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Post by peasapie on Oct 14, 2022 4:32:26 GMT
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Oct 14, 2022 4:39:54 GMT
I’ve made the Folkwear Kinsale cape (it’s my Halloween costume - little red riding hood) and the have it in a child size. The hood is very full though and may not be what she has in mind. It’s also detachable with buttons.
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Oct 14, 2022 4:54:30 GMT
How about a black bonnet with a high collared cape.
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Post by seaexplore on Oct 14, 2022 5:04:56 GMT
How about a black bonnet with a high collared cape. Nope. She wants all in one. I tried. |
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Post by seaexplore on Oct 14, 2022 5:05:25 GMT
I’ve made the Folkwear Kinsale cape (it’s my Halloween costume - little red riding hood) and the have it in a child size. The hood is very full though and may not be what she has in mind. It’s also detachable with buttons. Yeah, I think she wants more of a monk type hood. |
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Post by seaexplore on Oct 14, 2022 5:07:37 GMT
Do you think it could be adjusted to be ankle length? |
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Post by Marina on Oct 14, 2022 5:29:18 GMT
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Post by greendragonlady on Oct 14, 2022 5:37:08 GMT
Also, Joann Fabric has Simplicity patterns on sale right now for $1.99 (if you have one near you)
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Post by seaexplore on Oct 14, 2022 5:47:11 GMT
The fleece fun one is one I saw earlier. Trying to decide if I can make it 2 layered so it’s reversible. |
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Post by gramma on Oct 14, 2022 6:01:08 GMT
I had a quick search on YouTube, this was the first one to come up but there are more if you want search around. Bonus it's only a ten min video m.youtube.com/watch?v=f7lBzpFS5OII saw that one earlier. I don’t love the way she did the hood (detest hand sewing) and wonder if I could sandwich the hood between the layers and sew leaving a hole in the bottom to turn. Trying to wrap my head around that idea. I CAN hand sew but fleece? Ugh! I like the first one shown.. I would make 2 layers - one in black one one in red. Then put them right sides together and sew around the outside edge of the whole thing leaving an open space at the bottom. Turn it right sides out and top stitch around the edge turning the raw edge of the open space to the inside. I'd also top stitch the area where the cape and hood come together. Does all that make sense? |
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Post by Basket1lady on Oct 14, 2022 7:36:48 GMT
The fleece fun one is one I saw earlier. Trying to decide if I can make it 2 layered so it’s reversible. I think it would be incredibly bulky if sewn with 2 layers of fleece. I’d look for a satin or the like for the lining. If you don’t sew, use a proper pattern. It’s more complicated than you may think, especially to add a hood. And it’s going to take a lot of fabric or it’s going to feel skimpy. |
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Post by gillyp on Oct 14, 2022 8:35:41 GMT
You could make the cape part almost like a bag with one colour on either side and with drawcords at the neck. Then use a hoodie to get the hood shape, again one colour either side and hand sew it to the gathered in cape.
I made a lace cape (not double sided) with a monk hood for a bride a lonnnng time ago. These type of hoods need to be clipped to the hair to stop them slipping off when the wearer is walking. Would that be something that might put your daughter off?!?!
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Post by peasapie on Oct 14, 2022 8:53:43 GMT
Do you think it could be adjusted to be ankle length? Yes for sure. |
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Oct 14, 2022 11:37:37 GMT
Two layers of any fabric is going to be heavy for ankle length..
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Post by Rainy_Day_Woman on Oct 14, 2022 11:51:50 GMT
All the pattern companies will have a pattern for an easy hooded cape in their Halloween collections. I would go buy a cheap pattern for one- it will save you so much time and fabric. Scaling online patterns is annoying  If you are using velvet, the proper patterns will give you proper yardage and layout with the nap. New look and simplicity can be $5 on sale here, so I imagine they are cheaper in the US. It's worth your sanity (source: experienced sewer who has last minute made many capes without pattern and always regretted it, but never learned her lesson) Two layers of fleece won't hang well, but you could do fleece (or velvet) and line with a woven red fabric. |
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Post by craftedbys on Oct 14, 2022 12:44:23 GMT
I made DD a Traveler's cloak with a hood a couple of years ago. I found a tutorial online with a free downloadable pattern.
Many tutorials just give dimensions and it can be confusing. I liked that I could shorten the pattern before cutting.
Depending on how warm/cold it is you might use fleece instead of lining it.
I will see if I can find the link to the one I used.
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Post by seaexplore on Oct 14, 2022 12:46:49 GMT
I saw that one earlier. I don’t love the way she did the hood (detest hand sewing) and wonder if I could sandwich the hood between the layers and sew leaving a hole in the bottom to turn. Trying to wrap my head around that idea. I CAN hand sew but fleece? Ugh! I like the first one shown.. I would make 2 layers - one in black one one in red. Then put them right sides together and sew around the outside edge of the whole thing leaving an open space at the bottom. Turn it right sides out and top stitch around the edge turning the raw edge of the open space to the inside. I'd also top stitch the area where the cape and hood come together. Does all that make sense? Yep. That was essentially thought too! Glad someone else thinks like I do! 😂 |
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Post by seaexplore on Oct 14, 2022 12:48:44 GMT
The fleece fun one is one I saw earlier. Trying to decide if I can make it 2 layered so it’s reversible. I think it would be incredibly bulky if sewn with 2 layers of fleece. I’d look for a satin or the like for the lining. If you don’t sew, use a proper pattern. It’s more complicated than you may think, especially to add a hood. And it’s going to take a lot of fabric or it’s going to feel skimpy. I do sew. Love it actually. Just not great with “clothing” but if I look at this more like a “blanket” I think I can do it pretty easily. |
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Post by seaexplore on Oct 14, 2022 12:49:53 GMT
Two layers of any fabric is going to be heavy for ankle length.. I tried telling her that. She was wrapped in a fleece tie blanket (2 layers) and said that’s what she wants. I said… okay then… |
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Oct 14, 2022 12:51:28 GMT
Two layers of any fabric is going to be heavy for ankle length.. I tried telling her that. She was wrapped in a fleece tie blanket (2 layers) and said that’s what she wants. I said… okay then… Think hanging on her neck.... |
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Post by seaexplore on Oct 14, 2022 12:51:49 GMT
All the pattern companies will have a pattern for an easy hooded cape in their Halloween collections. I would go buy a cheap pattern for one- it will save you so much time and fabric. Scaling online patterns is annoying  If you are using velvet, the proper patterns will give you proper yardage and layout with the nap. New look and simplicity can be $5 on sale here, so I imagine they are cheaper in the US. It's worth your sanity (source: experienced sewer who has last minute made many capes without pattern and always regretted it, but never learned her lesson) Two layers of fleece won't hang well, but you could do fleece (or velvet) and line with a woven red fabric. I think a 2 layered crushed velvet would be awesome. I’m going to push that direction I think. I don’t usually see with patterns. Hate them but this I think needs a good pattern. |
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Post by seaexplore on Oct 14, 2022 12:52:48 GMT
I tried telling her that. She was wrapped in a fleece tie blanket (2 layers) and said that’s what she wants. I said… okay then… Think hanging on her neck.... Yep. She’s 11 and knows everything. 😵💫🙄😂 |
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Post by Linda on Oct 14, 2022 12:59:33 GMT
timely thread as I'm supposed to be cutting out a hooded cloak today myself. DD also wanted two layers of fleece - black with a green lining. After calculating how much 12 yards of fabric would cost (and considering that we live in Florida where it's still in the 80s), we compromised on a black single-layer cloak with a lined hood.
I'm using Simplicity R11579
Years ago I made a red fleece hooded cloak lined with red satin lining fabric for DD22 when she was 8 I think. It lasted through two kids for many years each and I suspect it's still at the back of DD16's closet
I used McCalls 4703
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If you are using velvet, the proper patterns will give you proper yardage and layout with the nap.
If you are using velvet, the proper patterns will give you proper yardage and layout with the nap.
