Cape Part 1

I wanted to call this a Thrifty Thursday post, but as I looked for the pattern, I couldn't find it. I thought for sure that I downloaded it from the Sew News site, but now I don't know. The pattern is for a cape, or cloak as the pattern states. I will continue to look for the pattern and if I find it, I'll share it next week on Thursday.
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.

And finally, here's my lining, a lovely piece of Asian silk. I abolutely love the dragons!

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!!!