Hi Everyone! I recently finished a wool plaid cape, made from a vintage 1964 Simplicity pattern. It's lined with flannel-backed polyester lining, with gold-tone metal buttons down the front.
Things I loved about this project? It's easy to sew a cape, since there aren't very many seams and it doesn't require a lot of fitting! Wearing a cape is so comfortable, like throwing on a blanket.
Because it was easy to sew, I spent more time cutting and
matching the plaid, and
pad-stitching the cape collar. I'm really happy with how this project turned out!
More
on my blog here, or check out more photos on
my Flickr account. Thanks for stopping by!
Things I loved about this project? It's easy to sew a cape, since there aren't very many seams and it doesn't require a lot of fitting! Wearing a cape is so comfortable, like throwing on a blanket.
Because it was easy to sew, I spent more time cutting and matching the plaid, and pad-stitching the cape collar. I'm really happy with how this project turned out!
I loved the unique styling of the pattern, it's very different from the usual bolero silhouette. Here's the finished jacket, worn over another vintage dress (Simplicity 3965):
More photos and details on my blog here. Thanks for stopping by!
And here's my finished dress!
For this dress, I made a waist stay, and hand-picked the zipper. Detailed tutorials for both techniques are on my blog so you can use them in your next retro dress project!
For more on the Picnic Dress, check out my blog here. Or if you just want to see my photos, stop by my Flickr account. Thanks for stopping by!