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    Quote Originally Posted by jhockin View Post
    Although I haven't (yet) made an Inverness cape, I too have been researching them, and, from my reading they usually don't have sleeves. The cape should extend the length of your arms AND shoulders, from neckline to wrists. One post I read was using Butterick pattern # 3993 ( though I haven't personally checked it). There was also a former post, here on Xmarks, that was from, I think, something called "The Cutter's guide", which showed how to draw up your own pattern, to fit your measurements & included scanned copy of the draft pattern, to be adjusted to your specific measurements - and then instructions on how to make it.
    Thanks, Ill check into prior post here. I looked at the Butterick pattern and it is similar to the Simplicity. They both need the cape lengthened and they both have sleeves. Ill stick with the pattern I have and modify from there. I agree the cape should come down the length of the arms to the wrist to make it look appropriate. Again thanks for your response.....
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    There is also the Recreating History: Inverness Cape pattern that you could look at.
    I bought the pattern and it has a discussion of the evolution of the overcoat from the tight fitting overcoats
    through to our modern suits.

    Seems like a fairly decent pattern to use. I've even found some decent wool coating to use, (2 types, a subtle dark grey glenn plaid for around $5.00 per yard and a black and grey herring bone pattern for around $9.00 per yard), when I can get around to actually making the capes.

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    post removed---forgot I was in the DIY section--folks who like to do it themselves.
    Last edited by ForresterModern; 6th January 13 at 01:38 PM.

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    Paul,
    I've made two of the Butterick 3993 capes, one in green corduroy and the other in Harris tweed. The cape portion does not need to be lengthened, and omitting the sleeves is very easy. I haven't seen the Simplicity pattern you have, but it probably doesn't need much modification. The hardest part about making an Invernes is sewing through the collar, because there are several layers of fabric there. You can do it.
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