How to Make a Winter Cape!
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- Опубликовано: 27 дек 2024
- Today I go through the process of making a cape, which is perfect for autumn and mild winter weather!
This was supposed to be a tutorial but ended up being more of a “Making of” video instead but it does includes pattern pattern drafting instructions, so hopefully it will be helpful!
Things mentioned:
The circle skirt tutorial video - • How to Make a Circle S...
The peter pan collar video - • Making a 1950's Dress ...
Things used:
The wool I used is from a shop in NYC - though I don’t recall the name, since I bought it years ago! The lining fabric is from Jo-anns, the buttons from GriffithGardens on etsy, and the collar was given to me by my Grandma.
Things I would do differently:
I would have lined it with a less vibrant lining - it’s more visible than I had expected when the project is worn. I would also recommend a warmer lining, like fleece or minky. And I would sew pockets into the lining before attaching it, that way my hands could stay warm while wearing it (or at least give me a place to tuck gloves away).
I also should have let the cape sit overnight before pinning in the lining. There is a bit of “pooling” on the fabric near the hem, since the top fabric warped and the lining is now too short.
Please ask if you have any questions! I’ve been sort of off this last week or two but I’m going to try and get better at responding ;;
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Hey Angela a little pro tip for those stubborn wool seems. We always used water before ironing the seems. Dip your finger in water and soak the wool seams with it. Then you need a thin piece of cotton fabric to lay over the seems. Now you can iron the seems and they should be less stubborn. I recommend to try it out on a useless piece of wool first so you can get used to it. I hope next time it'll be easier to work with the wool fabric ;) by the way I love your channel. It is always inspiring to watch what you're doing :)
a pressing cloth works as well...
When I took my sewing classes in high School, we were taught to cut out the lining and the main top part at the same time. This saves plenty of time, and less chance of errors happening. This is what I have been doing, ever since, it has worked for me,..!
for mockup fabric I often use old thrifted bedsheets as you can get them for very very little
Great idea
I just got another batch of thrift shop sheets ($4 each) for that very purpose. Mockups are great for making sure a pattern fits/making adjustments for your own figure, saving the good fabric till you're satisfied with your mockup.
Also, you can trace the final mockup to brown wrapping paper or newspaper or pattern paper so you can make a second garment with different fabric & details.
I also have a bunch of gingham my Mom bought for quilting projects and never used. It's so easy to use in mockups because it's obvious where the grain is without having to get really close.
I not only do mock ups with thrifted bedsheets but also many summer dresses ! They’re super cool to wear during hot days as they breathe a lot
I actually adore the whimsical lining for this project, I think it's lovely when it peeks out. But that's personal preference! You did a wonderful job, I love it.
OK, I must totally finish that cape I've started 3 or 4 years ago. I started it on my mother's sewing machine then moved back to the other side of the ocean and was waiting to have money and space to afford one of my own, and... had other priorities forever. But after seeing this video, I really want my cape again, and realized I can probably finish it by hand.
If you want to do this by machine without having visible top-stitching you can sew the lining to the cape inside out leaving the armholes un-sewn until the end. Turn it right side out through the holes and hand stitch them closed as she showed in the beginning. It will look a little neater and save some hand sewing time.
This, this is the video that started me down the road of DIY historical clothing. Nothing as nice as your stuff. But there should be a warning! This is a gate way project!!
Pockets on the inside is a stroke of genius and may be worth adding to the finished garment still.
For wool you can use an ironing tool called a "clapper", it's basically just a wood block that you smack hard against the fabric while it's hot from the iron , haha. It's quite a noisy process but it creates a nice firm press.
I'm bout to clapper your ass in a second
I'm over here struggling to sew a pillow case dress, and she just whips up a cape all easy like lol😂😂😂
She's an incredibly talented designer and seamstress.
Unicorns*eat*my* husband tbf her tutorials are really comprehensive unlike certain other youtubers I could mention 😂 halfway through making a copy of this cape and it's going so well
Mostly it is just keep on sewing over and over. You will get better.
Keep at it. Sewing takes practice. I had to start small and work my way up.
I learn as much from reading the comments as I do watching your vids. Love this cape, definitely on my list of projects I want to try
You could have put a rectangular piece of wool over slit (instead of cutting), sewn a rectangle slit, cut inside stitched area & inverted it, top stitch, trim excess. Repeat on lining, whip stitch together. I did it on mine & it turned out great. Just an idea for next one. 😊
Like a large bound button hole?? (Sorry for how late this is
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Yes, same process as a bound buttonhole or pocket slit.
I always think it's so funny how different people prefer different stitches! I love all your work it always looks amazing, though every time you avoid top stitching I giggle cause I'm obsessed with top stitches! I think they add a bit of character and contrast. I can see why you don't use it but like I said I think it's funny we are all so different in our sewing :3
Jadeikens I know right, I like the look it's gives
I like topstitching when it adds to the garment! Especially on structured pieces. I think this would look quite with a line of topstitching around the hem and front edge...but topstitching to secure the wool + another row to secure the lining around each edge and the slits? I feel like that looks messy. But it's all personal preference!
Angela Clayton I see what you mean like I said I just like they everyone has there own sewing likes and such :) I actually really want to make a cape but in California I could maybe wear it one day out of the winter lol
I love topstitching on crisp fabrics like denim, but I think on wools like this, it looks better to have handpicked hems and facings. It ends up looking more expensive I think, when you use hand finishing on wool.
I agree with you. Topstitching has it's place but in some projects it gets to busy.. especially with more organic free flowing projects. I made a cape a few years ago from a vintage (in gorgeous condition) blue wool Navy blanket. I used a heavyweight cotton flannel for the lining since I was going for warmth. Whip stitching was my stitch for this project also. I used the fur from a military arctic parka hood for my collar. It was a bit of a struggle to stitch it on. Pelts are tough stuff to get needles through! All that work was so well worth it in the end. Years later it's still one of my favorite winter garments.
I went back later and added inside pockets. It was a bit of a project to add them but well worth it.
Love your cape. It turned out so well. I like the flannel you used on the lining. But understand it detracted from your vision of the finished garment. If you make a second. I do hope you film it.
I loved the outfits of the late 40's, 50's. They were elegant and stylish. Thank you for sharing your journey.
I love the things you would do differently! Please, do them! Change your cape to a superior one! Esp. the pockets idea! Brilliant!
It would be faster to make a new one than implement those changes in this piece so that won't be happening, but if I made another I would do that!
Angela Clayton Thanks for the explanation! Can't wait for your next project!
I secretely wish you'll make a classical Russian princess costume one day.
Cheers!
I adore your ideas and your style! This tutorial is great!
There is a nice way of pinning lining to the garment, by laying front and back pieces separately right side to right side pinned with lining and stitching across neck-hole and armholes. This would let you have less mess with collar and get rid of top stitches.
Also you can leave lining free from garment at the bottom edge, but just secure it with loops at side seems and some more if you feel it's necessary. This way there will be less tension, that you mentioned in description☺️
I hemmed a skirt the other day with a tutorial you made not long ago. I was expecting to not enjoy it and it to take forever but I surprisingly reallllly enjoyed it. Plus it looks so lovely. I understand why you want to do most things by hand now.
I am so glad that you share your talents with us on RUclips. You inspire me. I was so nervous about sewing but you make it easy to understand. I learn something new and clever with all of your videos. I'm going to give outerwear a try!
Saving this one! I’m planning a similar coloured cape, but without any prints or anything on it. And, a fur lined hood instead of a collar. Also planning a forest green lining. Super helpful video, as I wasn’t sure what sort of pattern I wanted- but a circle cape mockup that I can then alter to fit to my liking sounds perfect!
And because I live in a subtropical climate, this will be perfect for our very mild winters! Now to convince the purse keeper that I need a few metres of very expensive wool fabric....
I remember watching this two years ago...this autumn, I'm finally getting aroung to making one :-). You gotta start reasonably early with this type of projekt, since capes truly arent't suitable for really cold weather. And I will head your suggestion of adding pockets to the lining, great advice!
Hey how did it go?
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I made one and I like it a lot. It's very comfortable and since I live in the city, it's nice, to have something more 'dressy', I can still ride my bike in. Tailored sleeves are not your friend on a bike.
And no more sweaty armpits, either 😉
@@raraavis7782 That's awesome to hearr. I'm thinking of making one soon but I wanna try a dress first.
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If you're a beginner, I would definitely recommend a cape as a project.
It's great, not having to deal with fit issues and closures and such. The construction is very straightforward and not much can go wrong.
I might actually make another one, that's lightweight and rainproof for spring.
@@raraavis7782 ookiee thank youuu
Beautiful and classy cloak, you are a very talented lady. I'm very new to dressmaking and sewing and I find your videos make me aspire to make high quality garments and to keep trying and not give up when my projects go wrong. Love your channel 🦄
I love everything you make! This cape is so lovely~
Phrase of the day: whip stitch
Thank you so much for making this tutorial! I have been looking for a cape tutorial (for an adult; most tutorials were for toddlers) and couldn't find one, and the patterns for it in the stores near me are a bit expensive. I like that you described what you'd change about your pattern and what part of the process you'd do differently; it's incredibly helpful!
we can not even get patterns anymore without ordering on line. I hate waiting. thank goodness for these videos!
A suggestion for the lining for next time... cut the lining about an inch shorter than the cape. Then, machine sew around the bottom hem, right sides together. When you turn it right way around and match up the neckline, the bottom of the fashion fabric will be brought up about an inch and look exactly like your finished product with only one line of stitching (done quickly on the machine). Lining sleeves can also be done this way. Silhouette Patterns has a lot of RUclips videos with tips on sewing garments quickly and easily. You might be able to incorporate some new methods into your projects to make things easier on your hands. The cape looks great!
I've done that with straight hemmed things before (rectangle skirts and sleeves like you mentioned) but with circular hems it's harder. If it's cut shorter, the hem circumference of the is smaller and doesn't match up with the top layer of fabric. At least that's been the case with my experiences.
This is amazing, my favorite was the inner fabric layer with birds 🐦so pretty, and lovely 💕🤗
I have a lot of respect for your work. You are a real jewel
I love the idea of putting something from an opposite season only for you to see.
This gave me the idea to sew a cape that you can also wear with the lining as the outside part...Though I actually wanted to use the fabric I had in mind for that to sew something entirely different. Well, I'll maybe do both :)
I only found your channel a few days ago and since I have been doing nothing but sewing all summer, I felt quite inspired - I have a lot of new ideas now :)
OMG Now I know what to make with my pink and grey fabric! I had it for 3 years!
You're BRILLIANT!
OMG!!!
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This is so accessible and look really forgiving if you know the basics but need experience.
A tip on getting a machine invisible hem, sew the inside and outside fabrics together at the hem, drape overnight, then attach the inside fabric to the rest of the garment and iron when done. No seams at the hem! The idea is to have a smaller inside fabric so you can hide all the hem and other edges. You can attach it all this way and turn at the neck, stich the arm holes, and hand stitch shut at the neck. I do mine this way and the seams hold up and never show.
I've seen a whole bunch of cape tutorials lately, but this is by far the best! I really enjoy watching and listening to your projects. x
You can also make facings, attach them to the lining, sew the sides and bottom, you can sew the arm openings aftet you turn the piece rightside up.
This is the second time I've watched this video, the first quite some time ago and I am still in awe at how wonderful it is and how easy you make this look. One of very first projects was a cape coat and it was far more complicated and not nearly as Pretty! Good job!
Thanks for showing us how to make loops on a bias fabric. Very nice tip, Angela..
If I ever make this, I will definitely use a contrasting/quirky lining. I know it's one of the things you would change, but I LOVE it!
I am definitely making one of these with the blue plaid I already own once I get my studio finished (working on finishing the shelving so I can get everything stored properly - YAY!). Living in Florida makes this cape a perfect piece for the "winter" down here. Thanks so much for the tutorial! (Your cape is beautiful and I love the quirky lining)
this project inspired me greatly to start back making clothes... it seems pretty simple to put together and i found a beautiful black and charcoal plaid wool and a very pretty maroon flannel and a scrap of black velboa for a peter pan collar. i think it will look really pretty. :)
I want to make one so bad! I'll have to see what kind of fabric I can find that isn't crazy expensive but will be warm enough for winter wear in the UK. I'm tired of regular coats. Haha I wanna wear a beautiful blankety feeling cape!
I've been wanting to buy one of these forever, but this seems so much better! AHHH! I'm so happy! Thank you thank you!
You sound so happy in this video! It's really nice to listen to😄
This cape is AMAZING and I will definitely be using this pattern (loosely) for one of my upcoming cosplay projects.
Too hot where I live to make this but I love it! Your videos are part of the reason I got into sewing :)
Such a lovely cape! I'd love to make one, but it's already gotten to cold for that in Germany... maybe I'll make one to wear in Spring~
WolkeYume es ist echt einfach nur viel zu kalt. Ich will wieder Sommer haben...
Ohja, ich auch!
You can make it warmer by which fabric you use. Instead of flannel, do a fleece lining. The wool on the outside makes a good barrier to the elements and the lining warms you up. Trust me. I wear fleece cloaks all winter long. That includes sitting outside watching football games. (American football) It's like wearing a blanket. If you add a hood, you'll get good protection from the wind.
Remember most of our body heat is in our heads and torso. Cover those bits and you'll feel toasty.
This coat looks so awesome. Keep it up!
Also your historical projects are amazing.
I enjoyed this immensely. I've made several capes in the past; my process was very similar to yours. Watching this makes me want to see a new one. :)
As soon as I get my little hands on some good wool....I will make a cape! This one is so pretty. Very nice! I'm going to have a hood on mine, as I am moving to the northeast soon and will need it! I will probably line the hood with some rabbit fur. (From a friend who raises rabbits for meat, so they have the pelts anyway).
i've been watching you for like a year and a few months and i wont lie if you made these items ti sell i would definitely buy it .your projects look like they worth 700+ ... easily (from what some etsy sellers price theirs and i think yours is just as good if not 2 times better than some sellers on there)
Hi, Thank you so very much for this lesson. I've watched it 3 times since last fall! They only let me give you one Thumbs-Up
though.
I'm not as brave as you, so I bought a pattern and am ready to cut my fabric.
I thought that I could come back and watch one more time to make sure that I am getting the most out of my project.
May I ask, did you pre-wash and dry your fabrics before sewing? I ask because you mentioned in your Show Notes that
next time you would hang the heavier fabric or both fabrics overnight?
By the way, I'm a little over 50 now, and saved ALL MY FUR COLLARS! The 70s & early 80s, that were all the rage!
Lucky me, I even have one of my mom's!
Thanks so very much. You are very sweet!
I just bought some material to make a cape for the winter (it'll probably take me 4/5 months, haha). Thanks for this informative and well-filmed video!
Never have I more wanted to learn how to actually sew than I do looking at this cape. It isn't going to happen (at least not any time soon), but this piece is inspiring and gorgeous!
This made me want one so bad.... a year after I first watched this I now have a similar 1960s pattern and about to start it
Thank you for sharing your process and in particular, your lost of things you would do differently. That helps a lot when planning one’s own cloak! :)
Excelente trabalho. Acabamentos perfeitos!
Saudações de uma portuguesa, Portugal.
Excelent work! Perfect finishd!
Saudacions by a portuguese, Portugal!
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You mention that the center front is on the selvage, which is of course on the straight of grain. It is also important to cut the center back on the straight of grain, which it looks like you did although you didn't mention it. This helps the cape hang straight. In order to avoid the pulling of the outer fabric relative to the lining, you could cut the lining a 1/2 inch shorter than the wool. Then sew the hems right side together, and do your whip stitching to hold the wool in place. there will be a small pleat in the lining, but it won't hang out of the wool, it will just allow the wool to move a bit.
Pressing wool can be done if you set your iron to the "wool" setting, use a lot of steam, and a clapper (or just a block of wood).
i am always so excited when you post stuff
it's so pretty Angela, I love your work. Thank you for sharing 💚💜💙🌹
That lining is super cute
such a cosy process, especially hand stitches, I felt like I am in old England and watching like a lady makes her coat, so romantic!
that bird fabric is so pretty
You can also use slip stitches with embroidery thread so that it will hold the wool fabric as well great job.
A damp press cloth is effective with wool and other fabrics that resist the iron.
I LOVE this! -it is beautiful, whimsical, ....and functional!
To iron heavy wool and get it to set, use a cotton press cloth. Mine is 14 x 20" and made from 3 layers of flannel that I had leftover. As the wool setting is lower than cotton, you can let the iron sit on top of the press cloth for a bit, then move on. Works well on ironing the finished product.
gorgeous!! I would love to make this but doing those stitches by hand looked not so fun... and the alternative.... it looks so much nicer without those top stitches .. maybe one day
Charmed By Ashley
Facing are a great alternative to those problems and then u just under stitch them by machine and you never see the facings and linings and you get the same amazing results Angela did but like in half the time : )
Really nice and something I am making for myself this winter. Only thing that really bugs me, I was taught to always match the pattern on stripes or checks. Other than that UT's lovely, but have you tried ironing fabric like wool or fleece using a damp tea towel or piece if cotton. The water steams the fabric and the cotton protects it from the heat of the iron, and also stops susceptible fabric from going shiny. Mum taught me to always do this but steam irons seem to have superseded this and fabrics sometimes need old fashioned methods. Great videos by the way.
Very pretty! The lining fabric lovely!
I was sewing a cape today! what a lovely coincidente!
Since you mentioned "making it warmer" in the description it might be a good idea to have an overlapping bit of fabric for the arms slits, so they are covered (at least a bit) and dont allow access to wind, when you arent using them. With a suitably stiff fabric that overlap might not even flip back after some use.
To do the slits you could treat it like a welt pocket minus the welt and the pocket bag as you have to do the thing where you cut a slit and turn in the edges
I want to make one of these...maybe if I ever manage to take a winter vacation to someplace that gets cold.
Id love more beading tutorials! As always, gorgeous work
I just made a reversible Christmas cape for myself from fabric at JoAnns (red & green velour with gold glitter patterns). Topstitching is relatively easy if you alternate colors of your topstitch and bobbin threads. I put green in one, red in the other depending how I was sewing.
Do you find your whipstitches are strong enough to hold the layers together? I did some to help attach the lining to the hood, but the stitches seemed far too weak to me. One bad catch on a thread and out it goes. So I topstitched both with my machine. How are your stitches holding up with use? And is your cape washable? (Spotwash only for mine. All the glitter would go, otherwise.)
That sounds pretty! It's held up fine so far! I've never had any issues with whip stitches being durable (though I wouldn't use them for structural seams). As long as they are small and tight enough they should be good. And since there are so many, even if one row breaks it will still hold together.
The fabrics are washable, but I wouldn't risk the collar in the wash (and with its shape I couldn't make it detachable) so it'll be hand washed/spot cleaned when needed.
Here's a photo link of the Christmas cloak I made. (Sorry, I'm not nearly as good a model as you.) goo.gl/photos/Z6eHNJfPe76n49XE9
My next big project will be a winter cloak made from similar fabric: blue with silver glitter snowflakes. JoAnn's also has a black velour with gold glitter snowflakes. I'm debating the lining of both. Might be plush fleece (the extra furry kind) or brocade. Today I'm whipping up some plaid ponchos and Renaissance style berets (called Tams). Like the green one I'm wearing in that photo.
Like you I'm not taking classes. I learn more watching tutorials online and trying it myself. You keep at it. Your designs are truly lovely. And you're an excellent model. Have you considered a little modeling on the side to help pay for that fabric?
I hope you got yourself together with a local theater group for costuming. High schools are in desperate need too. Their drama departments and marching bands really need good seamstresses. (My nephew is in marching band. Newest thing is to tell a story with your competition performances. His latest was Beware the Frozen Forest. They needed Renaissance-style costumes for the flag bearers.)
Don't be so hard on yourself. Your work is definitely good enough to share with other people. Make them pay for the fabric and you'll get some valuable experience for your resume.
It's it's beautiful you made a cape. I love it. I have seen alots of wool fabric in Mood Fabric store in NYC. I plan on make myself make jacket something classic style almost vintage. thanks I enjoy watching your video.
I wish I could sew! This is so beautiful and I LOVE capes!
I like this very much! I found a beautiful piece of suiting at a thrift store, now I have a project for it.
nicely done, the cape is beautiful. i like the contrast in the lining. tfs:)
Gorgeous as always! I really want to make it but before watching your video I threw the dress I was making in the corner as I realised it was such a mess that there is no point continuing, so I'm lacking a bit of sewing confidence at the moment.
Niamh White hi, it's all going to be alright, we all have difficulties every now and than, really hope you will feel like making something new soon and I'm sure it'll turn out great ♡
Would you recommend this as a beginner project or more of an intermediate thing? i would love to make something like this for winter, but other than a few very small projects in high school i don't have a lot of experience with sewing :(
I think it would be a suitable beginners project - I feel like getting stuff to fit is the hardest part of sewing and with this that isn't a big concern. It doesn't involve any fancy techniques either, it's just a bit tedious at times!
Jericho No. This tutorial is very good but coolirpa did a similar tutorial only a couple days. I would recommend watching that video to so you have a different view of how to make it. I always find if I watch a couple videos on how to make something I'm more comfortable sewing and the product is normally better.
Fyi, I found that using a sewing needle for leather helped when sewing through fur. If one didn't want to cut the front panels in half along the hand slit lines, could one cut the lining in half along that line, then pull the lining through the slit to the front & use its edges to bind the edges, or maybe even use satin binding? I love your idea of adding pockets! My mother gave me a wool fleece cape with fur collar when I was pregnant with my youngest 11 years ago because I was always cold. I only wish it had pockets!
Wow! Such a lovely cape!
Your cape turned out beautifully! I have some wool melton sitting in my stash that is begging to become a cape now....
I love your designs and the outcome of all of them. You really inspire me. I just wanted to let you know that and that's all I had to say, bye.
Yes! I've been wanted something like this but haven't been able to find one I like that's a reasonable price. I will have to try this.
Hello! Do you think it would work (and look good) if the lining bottom was detached and finished separately? With the main fabric being finished with narrow bias, turned and whipstitched down? I love the detached lining look but I'm wondering if it's appropriate for this type of garment. Thank you! 😊
Great video! Thank you.💛 do you think this cape can be made with denim and with a hood instead of a collar. I use a walker and it's the perfect length and I can wear it over a lighter coat in winter as it will be easier to layer with....love it!
I love the Cape. Good job!
I love it so pretty i lost my really pretty poncho so i might make one like it
So cute. I'm going to attempt to make one of these some day...
I love this cape! I want one and I want it to be lined with fleece.
omg this winter cape is amazing... you are amazing😉
it would be wonderful if you would do a video tutorial of the different styles of hand sewing! I would really like to learn
I love this! This in particular is one of your projects I'd really like to replicate.
just beautiful! I will hopefully be trying this out over Thanksgiving break!!
Love this cape! Perfect for Christmas gifts! But I also wanted to know what the name of the stitching you've used to hand sew it. I can't tell if you are saying Webb, which or witch >.< sorry!
Whip stitch! Happy Sewing ;)
I think the fun lining almost makes it more wearable on a "daily" basis
looks wonderful !
This is beautiful, and a great project if you need practice with the whip-stitch. TFS another great video.
Ahhh you are just soo perfect
I absolutely, love this cape, I plan on making a similar one,.. Hopefully, before the year is out,....??