I don't want to bore you with another one of the capes I have made but....I think that this might be my favorite! I love the pop of white this plaid has. The fabric has a brushed side, that I chose to be the right side. It is just the perfect weight to wear for the mild fall we are having.
I thought I should show what the cape looks like when not worn so you have a better idea how to put one together. I cut a 70 cm by 140 cm rectangle and folded it in half. (The fold is worn down one arm.) Then I inserted a 50 cm separating coiled zipper starting from the edge, leaving a neck opening close to the fold. I topstitched the two opposite sides and frayed the edges. Easy peasy!
Really cute! What is the content of your fabric?
ReplyDeleteThanks Magroda! I wish I knew that content but it was one of those bolts that read...fibres unknown...sorry!
Deletethat is so cute
ReplyDeleteThank you Beth, I have worn it so much!
DeleteVery cute and love the zip- elevates a basic poncho.
ReplyDeleteIt's always the small details that can do that. Thanks Laura!
DeleteGreat fabric choice and the edges are such a classic touch.
ReplyDeleteThank you Maria! Btw...I really enjoyed seeing your pics of your trip in Instagram!! Fun!
DeleteVery chic, as always Margo!:)
ReplyDeleteThank you Rikki! Sometimes simplicity is just right.
DeleteTHanks for posting the flat shot! I have a feeling I'll make one of these at some point when the right fabric calls me name! Do you think it has to be a seperating zipper, or could it be a normal one that zips down from the neck?
ReplyDeleteYes, you could absolutely use a regular zip. In fact, I used one for another poncho but I like that a separating zip makes finishing easier....no need to deal with those ends. I have also worn this like a scarf and unzipping it completely makes this possible. Thanks Gillian!!
DeleteAbsolutely beautiful! I think I love this plaid even more than the last one!
ReplyDeleteThanks Carolyn! It's my favorite too!
DeleteI wonder if you could comment on the neck opening; its edge doesn't appear to be unfinished. This is a very cute item, thanks for showing it!
ReplyDeleteSure! Tutorials are not my strong suit, sorry. The neckline is simply turned over and hemmed as a continuation of the zipper installation. Nothing too fancy!
DeleteSo adorable! I love the plaid and the white pop so lovely :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Hana! I could see you sporting a cape like this...
DeleteVery nice! Super stylish & easy to make... yep, might have to try this. ;-)
ReplyDeleteOoooo...I love this one too! Such a great idea Margo!
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