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Cloaks can be both a fashion outfit and a disguise. For hundreds of years, the cloak with a fairly simple design has been used by people to keep warm, to appear taller or simply to beautify. From the fairy tale “Little Red Riding Hood” to the catwalk, the gown always brings beauty to the outfits. This wikiHow article will show you several ways to sew a basic cape with different styles.
Steps
Sewing basic robes
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Choose fabric. Suitable fabrics that you can choose from include: cotton, felt, satin and wool. [1] X Research Source You will need an outer garment as the main part of the gown and a lighter fabric as the lining. You can use two pieces of fabric of the same color or of a contrasting color.
- Consider using a textured fabric on one side and a solid color fabric on the other side.
- You can use cotton fabric for both sides of the gown as this fabric is quite light.
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Take measurements of neckline and shirt length. Measure around the base of the neck. Next, measure from the shoulder down to the end of the length of the gown you want to sew. Record both measurements. [2] X Research Source
- To make a cloak cover the body, you can measure to the ankle or to the middle of the calf.
- If you like a jacket-like coat, measure just a little above the elbow.
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Use the neck gauge to find the radius. Use the calculator to divide the necklace measurements in half. Divide the result by Pi, which is 3.14. Round the number to the nearest 0.5 cm. This will be the radius measurement. [3] X Research Sources
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Fold the main piece of fabric in 4. Start by folding the fabric in half horizontally. Fold in half again to form a quadrant. Rotate the fabric so that the fold is in the upper left corner. [4] X Research Source The lining has not been folded at this time.
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Start drawing the neck of the pattern. Pin a piece of string to the upper left corner, at the fold of the fabric. Tie a tailor’s chalk or ballpoint pen to the string so that it is as long as the radius of the necklace. Use a pencil/chalk as a compass to draw an arc from the top edge to the left edge of the fabric. [5] X Research Sources
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Finish the pattern. Add the radius measurement to the shirt length. Lengthen the rope equal to the new measurement. Draw a second arc to make the hem of the cape. [6] X Research Source
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Add a 1.5 cm seam and cut the fabric. When you’re done cutting, fold the lining in quarters and place the cut piece on top of the lining. Cut the lining fabric according to the piece of fabric you just cut. [7] X Research Sources
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Cut the front part of the cape. Unfold both the main fabric and the lining of the gown and overlap. Fold the two pieces of fabric in half into a semicircle. Cut along the folded edge of the fabric; Leave the other side intact. This cut will split into two flaps.
- You can sew two pieces of fabric together, right side facing in for a one-time cut.
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Sew two pieces of fabric and pin them in place. Open the two semicircles, tie the two pieces of fabric together, right side facing in. Be sure to align the edges of the fabric, then pin the two pieces of fabric in place.
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Consider adding a ribbon to tie the cape. Cut two ribbons 75 cm long. Remove the pins at the top two corners of the cape’s split flaps. Insert the ribbon between the two pieces of shirt fabric. Align the ends of the ribbon with the edges of the shirt and pin it closed. The ribbons will sandwich between the two layers of fabric. [8] X Research Sources
- Heat the two ends of the ribbon to prevent it from breaking.
- Choose a wide ribbon to match the gown. Ribbons with a width of about 5 cm are the best.
- Skip this step if you don’t like the ribbon.
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Sew the cape with the seam 1.5 cm from the edge of the fabric. You will sew the inside of the collar, hem, and split edges of the two bodice. Leave a 10cm section at the end of one side of the bodice to turn it upside down. [9] X Research Source Reinforce stitches by re-stitching at the beginning and end of the seam.
- If you have attached 2 ribbons to tie your shirt, be careful not to sew through the whole ribbon!
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Cut slits to form curves and trim corners. Cut several slits on the collar, each slit about 2.5cm apart. Cut several slits in the bottom curve about 2.5 – 5 cm apart. Finally, trim the top corners to the bottom corner of the bodice. This way, your robe will look softer.
- Try to sand as close to the seam as possible, but remember not to cut the seam.
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Turn the coat right, then use an iron to flatten it. Use a blunt but pointed object (a knitting needle, for example) to push out the corners. Tuck the unstitched edge of the opening in until it’s level with the rest of the shirt, then pin it in place. Is flat robe.
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Seal the gap. You can sew by hand with a hidden stitch. You can also use matching thread to sew with the next stitch, hem all the shirt and leave about 3mm seam. Remove the stapler after sewing is complete.
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Sew a cape buckle if you don’t have one. You can attach buckles, clasps, even buttons. Choose the buckle style that works best with the style of the gown.
- Skip this step if you already have a ribbon attached to your shirt.
Sew a cape with a hood
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Choose and buy fabric. You will need at least 1.5 meters of fabric. Warm fabrics like cotton, felt, or felt are best. Leave the double fold as it is rolled in the fabric.
- If you want to make the cape longer, you will need to buy more fabric, but remember to subtract 60 cm for the hood and seams.
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Cut a piece of fabric 55 cm from the top of the fabric. Measure about 55 cm from the short end of the fabric down. Cut the fabric into a 55cm wide rectangle. This part of the fabric will be the hood. Save a large piece of cloth for later.
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Cut a few pieces to make the hood so that it has a height of 43 cm. Take a 55 cm wide rectangular piece of fabric that has just been cut from the large piece of fabric, turn the folded edge of the fabric towards the body and cut it so that the piece of fabric is 43 cm x 55 cm. Remember that the 55 cm long side should be the folded edge of the fabric. Remove excess fabric.
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Trim the body of the gown if necessary. The remaining large rectangular piece of fabric will be the body of the cape. Measure the fabric along the folded edge of the rectangle. If the fabric is too long for you, cut it to fit the length measurement. Remember to leave 5 cm of seam.
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Sew the hem of the robe fabric. Open the body of the robe and turn it over so that the left side is facing up. Fold down about 1.5cm along one long side and iron it flat. Sew stitch to hem along the edge of the fabric, about 3mm from the crease. Repeat this step with the other two edges.
- Re-stitch at the beginning and end of the seam to secure.
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Unfold the hood and sew the hem along one of the long edges. Open the hood so that the left side is facing up. Sew one of the edges 86 cm long with the same technique as the bodice hem. Leave the remaining 3 edges intact.
- The side that is 86 cm long is the side that is 43 cm long when doubled.
- Don’t forget to re-stitch at the beginning and end of the seam.
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Fold the hood fabric in half, then sew one of the short edges. Fold the hood in half again so that the left side is on the outside. The 55 cm long side will now lie along the fold, and one of the 43 cm edges needs to be hemmed. Sew one edge 43 cm, seam 1.5 cm from the edge of the fabric.
- Recall the stitch at the beginning and end of the seam.
- If the fabric is heavily chipped, you’ll need to reinforce the seam with an zigzag stitch.
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Sew two drawstring seams along the top edge of the cape. Sew two front stitches or comb stitches along the top edge of the cape. The first seam should be about 0.7 cm from the edge of the fabric, the second seam should be 1.5 cm from the edge of the fabric.
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Unthread the top two seams of the bodice so that the fabric shrinks to fit the hood. Find the ends only on one edge of the cape. Grasp both ends of the thread and retract so that the length of the bodice bodice matches the length of the hood (approximately 50 cm). Knot and trim excess thread.
- You can tuck the fabric on both sides of the gown, but remember to pull only the drawstrings.
- When the thread is finished, adjust it a little so that the fabric is even.
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Sew the hood to the body of the robe. Pin the hood to the bodice, right sides facing each other. Align the fabric edge of the hood with the ruffled edge of the bodice. Sew the two parts together with the seam about 2.5 cm from the edge of the fabric. Make sure the ruffled edge is not folded or pinched while sewing.
- Recall the stitch at the beginning and end of the seam.
- If the fabric is heavily torn, you can reinforce the seam with a zigzag stitch. You can also use a fabric splint to contour the seam.
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Attach a buckle or button. This is where you can unleash your creativity. You can attach a simple set of Chinese buttons to the front flap of your gown. You can also sew two ribbons in place of a buckle if you want to tie it up. Another option is to tie the loop only on one side, attach a large button on the other.
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Add some finishing touches, if desired. You can finish the gown in this step, or add some fancy embellishments. Here are a few suggestions:
- Attach beaded tassels along the hem to make a Gypsy cloak.
- Press the print onto the gown with an iron.
- Sew faux fur around the hood to make a winter coat.
- Add some embroidery on the edge of the cape to make it more eye-catching.
Making superhero capes for kids
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Choose fabric. This type of gown requires no sewing, so it’s best to use a fabric that won’t bleed, such as felt or felt. You will need about 1 meter of fabric. [10] X Research Source
- You can also use this method to make adult-sized gowns with larger measurements.
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Fold the fabric in half lengthwise. Rotate the fabric vertically, the short side facing the person.
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Draw the side edge of the cape. Use a marker or tailor’s chalk to mark on the bottom edge of the fabric, 28cm away from the folded edge. The mark low or high is up to you, the further down to the bottom, the longer the cloak. Make another mark on the top edge of the fabric, 14 cm away from the folded edge. Connect two signs with a straight line. [11] X Research Source
- If you want the cape to be wider and if you have enough fabric, you can draw the bottom line further away from the folded edge.
- To get the correct length, add 14 cm to the length of the cape. This extra is including the collar.
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Use a plate or bowl to draw the collar. Find a plate or bowl about 20 cm in diameter and place it in the upper corner at the folded edge of the robe. The outer edge of the bowl/plate should be 10 cm from the folded edge of the fabric. The bottom edge of the bowl/plate will be 14 cm from the top edge of the fabric. Use tailor’s chalk or a pencil to trace the edges of the bowl/plate. [12] X Research Source
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Cut along the line just drawn. Try to cut close to the inside of the lines. This way the strokes won’t be exposed after the cloak is finished. You can leave it as is, or try one of the following variations for extra personality:
- Round off the top and bottom corners of the cape for a softer look. [13] X Research Source
- Cut a scalloped hem under the hem of the cape. [14] X Research Source This cape is perfect for kids who like Batman.
- Cut the slits under the hem to make a battle cape.
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Attach Velcro spiked tape. Buy squares of tape or cut your own. Use hot glue or fabric glue to attach two pieces of spiked tape to the top two ends of the cape. One piece is attached to the top, the other is attached to the bottom. [15] X Research Source You can also use self-adhesive Velcro.
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Consider adding a superhero icon. Use an iron to iron the hot-melt fabric onto a piece of fabric in a contrasting color to the coat color. Draw and cut the superhero icon. Pin the logo to the back of your robe, iron it into the fabric, then remove the pin.
- Each hot melt fabric product is slightly different, so you need to follow specific instructions.
- You can also cut the logo in felt and stick it to the back of the cape with hot glue or fabric glue. [16] X Research Source
Making princess gowns for kids
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Choose fabric. This gown also requires no sewing, so you’ll need to look for a fabric that won’t bleed, such as felt or felt. Jersey/T-shirt and tulle are also great options.
- Measurements here are for children’s sizes. You can use larger measurements to make adult gowns.
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Cut the fabric to the length of the gown. Measure from baby’s neck down to the full length of the desired gown. Add 5-8 cm to the measurement. Cut the fabric to this measurement. [17] X Research Source You can cut the robe as wide as you like.
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Make a drawstring sheath. Lay the fabric left side up. Fold the top edge of the fabric down about 5-8 cm to make the drawstring hem. Seal the bottom edge of the folded fabric with fabric glue or use ironing tape. [18] X Research Sources
- Hot glue is not recommended, as it is not flexible enough to draw the wire.
- If you really know how to sew, you can sew this part of the fabric that sticks to the fabric with the seam about 0.5 cm from the edge of the fabric.
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Cut a ribbon a little longer than the hem of the drawstring. You can choose ribbons that are the same color or that are in contrast to the color of the gown. Ribbons with a width of 2.5 – 5 cm are best.
- If you want to tie the ribbon into a bow, you’ll need to cut the hem twice as long as the hem of the drawstring. You can also use a silver or gold string instead of the ribbon.
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Thread the ribbon into the drawstring wrap. Insert a tape needle into one end of the ribbon and use the tape needle to thread the ribbon through the drawstring wrap.
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Line up the fabric so that the gown is ruffled at the top. Thread the cape so it’s in the middle of the ribbon, then fold the fabric for the cape to shrunk. At this point, the top edge of the cape will be shortened to half its original length. [19] X Research Source
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Cut the ribbon to make a zipper. Trim both ends of the ribbon so that there is only an 8cm segment. Use a lighter to heat the ends of the ribbon to prevent it from breaking.
- Skip this step if you’re using ribbon to tie your shirt.
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Attach the Velcro spiked tape to the ribbon. Attach a piece of Velcro spiked tape to the top at one end of the ribbon and glue the other to the underside of the other end of the ribbon. Self-adhesive Velcro spikes are the best. If you can’t find a self-adhesive Velcro tape, you can use regular hot glue or fabric glue.
- Consider using hot glue to glue the glitters to the top of the ribbon for a beautiful look.
- If the ribbon is long, cut diagonally and use a lighter to heat it up.
- If using string instead of ribbon, tie knots at both ends to prevent thrush.
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Add the final details. The gown is now finished, but you can add a bit of decoration to it, such as adding sparkles or using paint. Use colors that go well with your gown, and remember that simple is beautiful. Here are a few ideas: [20] X Research Sources
- Draw some textures with fabric glue or embossed paint. You can draw freely or use a canvas stencil.
- Use heat transfer stickers with an iron to glue the patterns to the robe.
- Attach glitter along the hem lines with hot glue or fabric glue.
- Use hot melt adhesive cloth to stick the figure to the cape.
- Use hot glue to glue the faux fur along the hem of the cape.
Advice
- If you want to make a poncho-style pullover, simply cut a round cape and leave it unslit in the front. You also don’t need to make a lock.
- Wash, dry and iron the fabric before making the gown.
- Use the cape to complete the vampire costume.
- If you’re wearing Batman’s cape, make an extra cape for your friend who plays Robin!
Warning
- If you’re making baby gowns, make sure the buckles or straps around the neckline are secure and don’t pose a choking hazard. The same is true for anyone, except adults who are able to handle themselves whether the collar is secure or not.
Things you need
Basic robe making
- Outer fabric (wool, cotton, felt, velvet, etc.)
- Lining fabric (cotton, vest lining, satin, etc.)
- Tailor’s pen or chalk
- Tape measure
- Fabric scissors
- Cloth stapler
- Sewing machine
- Only
- 5cm wide ribbon (optional)
Make a cape with a hood
- Outer fabric (wool, cotton, felt, velvet, etc.)
- Tape measure
- Fabric scissors
- Cloth stapler
- Sewing machine
- Only
- Fasteners (Buttons, buckles, ribbons, etc.)
Make superhero capes for kids
- Fabric is not ruffled
- Tailor’s pen or chalk
- Fabric scissors
- Bowl or plate
- Tape measure
- Velcro tape
- Combination fabric (optional)
- Hot melt adhesive cloth (optional)
- Iron (optional)
Make a princess robe
- Fabric is not ruffled
- Fabric scissors
- Ribbon
- Fabric glue or fabric edge tape
- Velcro tape
- Decorative accessories
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Cloaks can be both a fashion outfit and a disguise. For hundreds of years, the cloak with a fairly simple design has been used by people to keep warm, to appear taller or simply to beautify. From the fairy tale “Little Red Riding Hood” to the catwalk, the gown always brings beauty to the outfits. This wikiHow article will show you several ways to sew a basic cape with different styles.
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