Inverness Cape pattern

[Pyper]

Hi y'all.

I want to make an Inverness Cape -- lined wool. Probably black.

Has anyone made this pattern?

http://store.reconstructinghistory.c...ness-coat.html

Any other commercially available patterns? I've found a variety of cutting patterns from the era, but they assume a lot of knowledge that I don't have, so I need a detailed pattern.

[ChattanCat]

You might want to look at the Cutter's practical guide
Page 83 has an Inverness cape.

Cheers,

[Friday]

Other sources of information:
Out of Print - Butterick Pattern No. 3993
Butterick 3993 Men's Costume PATTERN Bobbie Sherlock Holmes



http://www.ehow.com/how_5429199_cons...capecloak.html
http://www.wikihow.com/Construct-an-...ess-Cape/Cloak
http://thesewingacademy.org/index.php?topic=2117.0
http://thirddoctorcostume.blogspot.c...ing-block.html
http://britex.ithus.com/blog/wp-cont...cape-guide.pdf
http://www.harriets.com/victmens.htm

I hope this helps.

[Iain Robb]

I've found a variety of cutting patterns from the era, but they assume a lot of knowledge that I don't have, so I need a detailed pattern.

You may be surprised how little knowledge you really need. I worked from a very small PDF I found online, and used it to create a fleece Inverness for myself. My wife liked it so much she had me make one for her too. I would have made more too if I had a sewing machine that could make buttonholes in something that thick.

There are only a few pieces, and if you're used to working with patterns you can probably figure out how and when to sew and turn, and what steps you need to take when.

[thescot]

WClarkB showed up at our Burns Supper last year dressed to the nines wearing an Inverness cape he made. I would recommend sending him a PM; the thing was beautiful.