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After a bit of brainstorming we decided that any great costume may end up being covered up as its late at night and they have to wear something warm. So how about a huge cape? Black ? With red lining ??
I posted this to pattern review:
Pattern Description: Girls dress and cape. I made the cape.
Pattern Sizing: Multi size from 3 to 8. My daughter is 10 1/2 though, so I upsized and altered a little.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Its such a great cape - I couldnt have bought anything like it anywhere.
Fabric Used:Panne velvet. Lining is polyester.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I lengthened it as we were going for a floor length cape. I simply used 1/4 inch seams rather than the 1.5cm seams on the pattern. This upsized it big enough for my daughter. I stinged on the fabric and only bought 2.5 metres of velvet. I knew I was making it far longer than the pattern and even though I made a toile and measured it I got it a bit wrong. The inside facing is supposed to be the same fabric as the cape, but I just used black cotton from my stash.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?I'm sure I'll get a request to make it again from my happy customer (daughter)
Conclusion: Even though this pattern is out of print, I did find it still available on the internet. Its a great pattern for a fancy dress party.
We're loving twirling in it !
Isn't it a great cape?
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PS This is the pattern:
Isak is requesting a cape just like it. It was a hit!
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