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Posted by NightMist on November 3, 2009, 7:36 am
I am pretty sure I have pattern links someplace.
Before I go look though, I will endorse Polly and Roberta's
suggestions, and add thatfor a childs play cloak you can use a simple
skirt pattern and stick a collar on instead of a waistband. Just
match the shoulder measure to the hip measurement, leave the back seam
open and hem it, and use a full style.
If you want an alternative or addition to velcro, try vest or sweater
clips. I have a couple in my jewelry box, They are a short length (an
inch or two) of fancy or plain chain or beading, with a clip on both
ends. Some of mine have plain clips and some have fancy covered
ones. The clips themselves on most of mine are exactly the sort of
thing you find on children's trouser suspenders (braces). Those would
work just fine as a cloak clasp for a small child.
There are also shorter ones meant to replace the ribbon and slide
hoobajoob on the backs of vests.
NightMist
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>The classic cape is a half-circle, using the desired length as the
>radius. So you need a length of fabric about twice as long as that
>(plus maybe a bit more for hems and "user error") and wide enough. Lay
>it out on the floor, tape it down. Attach a string of the desired
>length to the center of one edge, tie the other end to a pencil.
>That's your compass. Cut a little half circle out of the edge for the
>neck opening, attach ties to close. Probably works best in something
>like a heavy drapey jersey. (I saw one in a museum made of Byzantine
>silk brocade in dark blue, heavily embroidered with the signs of the
>zodiac, belonged to an empress.)
>Roberta in D
>wrote:
>>My kids really want a cape for xmas to play dress up. So I would like to
>>make them a proper one instead of using blankets and towels. Does anyone
>>know where there is a pattern on line. Or explain to me how to cut the
>>pieces? I'm thinking two rectangle pieces with a triangle piece on each
>>side. Plan on using velcro for closure as buttons are too hard yet for
>>the 3 year old. Also strings are not safe. Any good pics of a cape laid
>>out that I can fix the picture in my head.
>>Thanx
>>Joanna
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Legolas is my house elf
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Posted by Bronnie on November 3, 2009, 4:31 pm
On 3 Nov, 22:36, nightmi...@gmail.com (NightMist) wrote:
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> I am pretty sure I have pattern links someplace.
> Before I go look though, I will endorse Polly and Roberta's
> suggestions, and add thatfor a childs play cloak you can use a simple
> skirt pattern and stick a collar on instead of a waistband. =A0Just
> match the shoulder measure to the hip measurement, leave the back seam
> open and hem it, and use a full style.
> If you want an alternative or addition to velcro, try vest or sweater
> clips. =A0I have a couple in my jewelry box, They are a short length (an
> inch or two) of fancy or plain chain or beading, with a clip on both
> ends. =A0Some of mine have plain clips and =A0some have fancy covered
> ones. =A0The clips themselves on most of mine are exactly the sort of
> thing you find on children's trouser suspenders (braces). Those would
> work just fine as a cloak clasp for a small child.
> There are also shorter ones meant to replace the ribbon and slide
> hoobajoob on the backs of vests.
> NightMist
> >The classic cape is a half-circle, using the desired length as the
> >radius. So you need a length of fabric about twice as long as that
> >(plus maybe a bit more for hems and "user error") and wide enough. Lay
> >it out on the floor, tape it down. Attach a string of the desired
> >length to the center of one edge, tie the other end to a pencil.
> >That's your compass. Cut a little half circle out of the edge for the
> >neck opening, attach ties to close. Probably works best in something
> >like a heavy drapey jersey. (I saw one in a museum made of Byzantine
> >silk brocade in dark blue, heavily embroidered with the signs of the
> >zodiac, belonged to an empress.)
> >Roberta in D
> >wrote:
> >>My kids really want a cape for xmas to play dress up. So I would like t=
o
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> >>make them a proper one instead of using blankets and towels. Does anyon=
e
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> >>know where there is a pattern on line. Or explain to me how to cut the
> >>pieces? I'm thinking two rectangle pieces with a triangle piece on each
> >>side. Plan on using velcro for closure as buttons are too hard yet for
> >>the 3 year old. Also strings are not safe. Any good pics of a cape laid
> >>out that I can fix the picture in my head.
> >>Thanx
> >>Joanna
> --
> Legolas is my house elf
Or you could fashion or buy a pretty toggle instead of a clip.
Bronnie
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Posted by Taria on November 3, 2009, 9:11 pm
Make sure whatever closure you use that is easily
dis-engaged. For most kids you want to avoid the
choking hazard. ; )
how is your ankle Bronnie? Hope you are home
safe and healing.
Taria
On 3 Nov, 22:36, nightmi...@gmail.com (NightMist) wrote:
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> I am pretty sure I have pattern links someplace.
> Before I go look though, I will endorse Polly and Roberta's
> suggestions, and add thatfor a childs play cloak you can use a simple
> skirt pattern and stick a collar on instead of a waistband. Just
> match the shoulder measure to the hip measurement, leave the back seam
> open and hem it, and use a full style.
> If you want an alternative or addition to velcro, try vest or sweater
> clips. I have a couple in my jewelry box, They are a short length (an
> inch or two) of fancy or plain chain or beading, with a clip on both
> ends. Some of mine have plain clips and some have fancy covered
> ones. The clips themselves on most of mine are exactly the sort of
> thing you find on children's trouser suspenders (braces). Those would
> work just fine as a cloak clasp for a small child.
> There are also shorter ones meant to replace the ribbon and slide
> hoobajoob on the backs of vests.
> NightMist
> >The classic cape is a half-circle, using the desired length as the
> >radius. So you need a length of fabric about twice as long as that
> >(plus maybe a bit more for hems and "user error") and wide enough. Lay
> >it out on the floor, tape it down. Attach a string of the desired
> >length to the center of one edge, tie the other end to a pencil.
> >That's your compass. Cut a little half circle out of the edge for the
> >neck opening, attach ties to close. Probably works best in something
> >like a heavy drapey jersey. (I saw one in a museum made of Byzantine
> >silk brocade in dark blue, heavily embroidered with the signs of the
> >zodiac, belonged to an empress.)
> >Roberta in D
> >wrote:
> >>My kids really want a cape for xmas to play dress up. So I would like to
> >>make them a proper one instead of using blankets and towels. Does anyone
> >>know where there is a pattern on line. Or explain to me how to cut the
> >>pieces? I'm thinking two rectangle pieces with a triangle piece on each
> >>side. Plan on using velcro for closure as buttons are too hard yet for
> >>the 3 year old. Also strings are not safe. Any good pics of a cape laid
> >>out that I can fix the picture in my head.
> >>Thanx
> >>Joanna
> --
> Legolas is my house elf
Or you could fashion or buy a pretty toggle instead of a clip.
Bronnie
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>radius. So you need a length of fabric about twice as long as that
>(plus maybe a bit more for hems and "user error") and wide enough. Lay
>it out on the floor, tape it down. Attach a string of the desired
>length to the center of one edge, tie the other end to a pencil.
>That's your compass. Cut a little half circle out of the edge for the
>neck opening, attach ties to close. Probably works best in something
>like a heavy drapey jersey. (I saw one in a museum made of Byzantine
>silk brocade in dark blue, heavily embroidered with the signs of the
>zodiac, belonged to an empress.)
>Roberta in D
>wrote:
>>My kids really want a cape for xmas to play dress up. So I would like to
>>make them a proper one instead of using blankets and towels. Does anyone
>>know where there is a pattern on line. Or explain to me how to cut the
>>pieces? I'm thinking two rectangle pieces with a triangle piece on each
>>side. Plan on using velcro for closure as buttons are too hard yet for
>>the 3 year old. Also strings are not safe. Any good pics of a cape laid
>>out that I can fix the picture in my head.
>>Thanx
>>Joanna