I had one issue with the pattern. It was originally cut as one piece with the center back on the fold. What I didn't care for was the fact that this would put the center front on the bias.
So I cut the pattern apart at the shoulder and then put both center front and center back on the straight of grain.
Another change I made was to lengthe the pattern by 12".Here's a close up of the fabric that I am using. It's a lovely low pile faux fur.
I decided that I would like to trim it in black, so I purchased another faux fur to trim the cape.
I also found a piece of piping that I thought would make a lovely break between the patterned fur and the black fur.
It won't be an obvious addition, but I think it will add just a little spark.
The sewing club that I belong to, The Haute Couture Club of Chicago, will have a segment devoted to capes and jackets. I am writing the blog for the fashion show and I recently did an inspiration post on capes. If you would like to take a look, you can find it HERE.
I'm really excited about my cape as I think it will be lovely. In the meantime, I hope I find the origination of the pattern!!!
Oh! The eye-candy! Inspiration overload!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Rhonda!
Happy weekend,
Kelley~
Yummy fabrics! Can't wait to see the finished product.
ReplyDeleteIt will definitely be lovely. What a great fabric combination!
ReplyDeleteOh my word this will be super-stunning. Can't wait to see it on. The piping really does take it up a notch. Beautiful. Xx
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. did you find the cape yet? I'm pretty sure there is a cape on Threads Insider...don't know if that is teh one you saw.
ReplyDeleteHi Laura,
DeleteI haven't had a chance to look for the pattern. I was in Denver yesterday doing videos for Sew News, so a hectic couple of days.
Thanks for the idea, but I'm pretty sure that I didn't get it from Threads Insider as I allowed my subscription to lapse. I'll look over the weekend and see if I can possibly find the pattern. There is a little lesson here for anyone doing PDF patterns, put your name on the pattern!!!
Such lusciousness!!!! That black fur, especially, is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, fur, I really like the spark you added to it cant wait to see the finish product!
ReplyDeleteI love your fabric choices! And I love a beautiful cape -- can't wait to see it!
ReplyDeleteI'm so loving this ever piece of fabric, going to be gorgeous!!!
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