Since there was only one (large) buttonhole, I decided to do something a little fancy and followed The Last Stitch instructions for doing a bound buttonhole.The shoulder were too wide so I took them in about 1.5 inches (which was easy to do).The pattern has a rounded collar that I converted to a pointed collar just due to preference.I adjusted the overall length by a few inches to get it to where I wanted it to sit on my body. I chose the medium-length to give myself a cape-sewing experience without committing too much fabric in case I wasn't into it.Image Source: Something Delightful Vogue 8959 Adjustments It offers three different lengths I went with the B length. Black Cotton Double Knit for lining (2.5 yards $13.99/yd $34.98 total) - Mood Fabricsįor my first cape sew, I wanted something easy to follow without a lot of frills or new techniques, and V8959 gave exactly that.

But, it has the look I want so I'll take it. Houndstooth Wool Blend - QL-014090 #9 Gray (3 yards $16.66/yd $49.98 total) - SwatchonĪlthough this is decent price for a wool blend, the feel of this is a bit rougher and less cozy than I'd like.Okay, let me get down to the technical details before I continue to fangirl about my love of capes. Then, there's the aesthetic aspect of a smooth, flowy piece of fabric and the lovely movement that a jacket simply cannot match. Although capes have a certain air of appeal to any goth fashion enthusiast, I wasn't prepared for exactly how much I would love it.įirst there's the pragmatic aspect of it: you can throw on a cape and make a dramatic exit without trying to find a sleeve opening (which nobody looks cool doing, that's why - per etiquette - gentlemen are supposed to help you put on your coat).

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