I decided to do a bit of photoshop editing on this one as I am getting bored with straight out of the camera photos.
This cape is from Easy Stitch n' Save M5913 by McCalls. It was an easy make however I decided to underline it with fleece (yes, you read it right, fleece) to give me extra warmness. This cape was originally intended to go with me to the Bombshell Party, but I decided otherwise, as the extra tickness meant trouble ahead. It is warm but the inside is quite ugly as layers are very tick to do any type of seam finish (other than an overlock stitch). The super tickness also meant I was unable to do machine buttonholes. The thing wouldn't fit under my sewing machine foot. I decided to sew the biggest snaps I could find and put some buttons on top for decoration.
Just look at the size of the snaps, found in MacCulloch and Wallis. For those not familiar with the 50 pence, the snaps have a diameter of 1 1/4"/ 2.7 cm.
Hope you had a lovely weekend, I am now onto some serious pattern making and hopefully my next project for you might come straight tout of my course!
fabulous cape! especially the collar is great and this buttons, i´m also thinking of making a winter cape, already have a houndstooth-cape for fall but not that warm.
ReplyDeletelove and kiss,mary
Oh it's perfect! Looks lovely and snuggly under there. Adore the photo editing too - very cool.
ReplyDeleteI don't know about you but I'm totally knackered after the course yesterday. All that thinking and cutting, thinking and cutting...
It's totally lovely. Excellent job!
ReplyDeleteStunning job, Suzy! I love that photo.
ReplyDeleteThis looks great, Suzy!
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, there are very few people who can pull off a cape look with aplomb - you are DEFINITELY one of those people. You look fab in it Suzy, completely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteFabulous. Well done for tackling a cape.
ReplyDeleteGreat photo! And man, those are the biggest snaps I have seen! Fabulous! I am itching to make a cape now..this one is so lovely and versatile!
ReplyDeleteThe cape is gorgeous and I love your extra snazzy photos! Well done!!
ReplyDeleteOoo, it's fabulous. You look like a spy!!
ReplyDeleteOh, it's fabulous, you look gorgeous, love it!! And what a great pic too!
ReplyDeleteI love a good cape. This is a classic!
ReplyDeleteClassy and classic. What more could a girl want?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, well done! The buttons really are the cherry on the top =)
ReplyDeleteSuzy its to die for! I'm so in awe - I think the styling is really wearably everyday chic ( something I'm usually unsure of with capes) yours though is def a winner. And as Tilly says, sounds super cosy too. I like the photo edits too!
ReplyDeleteFab cape Suzy - it really suit you too :)
ReplyDeleteI am very impressed!
ReplyDeleteOne layer is on my wish list for next winter too ... yours is fabulous, it looks great on you. Good idea to put the fleece on the inside. So warm. Great!
ReplyDeleteWonderful job on your cape. I simply adore it. I have a similar black Pendleton cape and receive many compliments on it. It adds drama to everyday wear. I'm sure you will get a ton of wear out of yours.
ReplyDeleteI love it! I don't know why I never thought about making one, it would be ideal for me when I ride my bike! duh!
ReplyDeleteAnd I love the editing of the photo, you are very talented Suzy, thanks for sharing it!
Suzy, this is wonderful!!!! You are such a talented seamstress. I recently made a cape foe a friend but now you have totally inspired me to make one for myself. Nice idea lining it in fleece, it might choose something thicker than the usualy poly-taffeta lining myself. Thanks for the inspiration honey-pie!
ReplyDeleteZoe xxx