DIY Inverness cape

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I made an Inverness cape for my husband some years ago, from a 10yd length of Harris tweed I got in a thrift store for $1/yd. I used the synthetic one from his pipe band uniform as a pattern. It worked just fine. I scrounged leather knotted buttons, small for the body and large for the cape.

The only thing I would do differently is use 18th century tailoring methods rather than modern 'bag' construction. It doesn't sit well with the lining being a whole separate component. And it really needs topstitching around the collar, the center front of the body, and the hem of the cape.

If the 18th century method is something you want to know about, let me know and I'll prep a series of pics to post to the thread, so you can see what I mean. I like the way it causes shell and lining to handle as one.

Verity

I would love to see that