Inverness Cape questions

[brewerpaul]

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.....