Advice on making a cape

[katmills2005]

There are a lot of good patterns for capes out there. I would suggest you also consider if you want a lined cape. If so, do you want it reversible. Reversible capes are great for use with multiple outfits and its easy to find the clasps that allow for attaching for this type of design.

I do a lot of events that call for medieval or fantasy style clothing. The best inspiration I can suggest is to go to your local fabric store and check out the patterns under costumes and to check google for "medieval garb capes cloaks" to see what pops up.

Most sites that are geared towards SCA will be more than happy to offer additional advice since that organization focuses on do it yourself for pretty much everything.

[sharpdressedscot]

Blanket and a safety pin?

[haukehaien]

First superpowers, then the cape. It's a law of nature.

[sharpdressedscot]

And tights with the underwear over them??

[Panache]

OK Folks lets try to offer some genuine help to Ardchoille.

I will point out this thread to my beloved Flame-Haired Celtic Amazon Goddess when she has time. She just finished making a cloak recently and might have some advice.

Cheers

Jamie

[haukehaien]

OK Folks lets try to offer some genuine help to Ardchoille.

Cheers

Jamie

Genuine help is so much less fun than snark. Still:
Costumes.org has what looks to be a decent tutorial at
http://www.costumes.org/classes/254p...jects/cape.htm

[The Wizard of BC]

Ardchoille,

Contact Kevin at Empire Canvas. I remember he was selling a pattern for a nice looking storm cape.