Hi Folks,
I'm brand new to the site. I have browsed here before, but as I just made my husband a killer Inverness Cape, I thought I'd share with you.
I made it from a Butterick Sherlock Holmes costume pattern. Just don't put in the sleeve, open the side seam for a pocket, and taper the sides out from the bottom of the arm holes. I made the initial one out of lightweight tweed upholstery facric I got on sale, The look is perfect, and I didn't spend a fortune on wool, incase it didn't work. Now I'm ready for the real thing. If any one is interested, I'll try posting a photo.