Advice on making a cape

[Panache]

OK Folks lets try to offer some genuine help to Ardchoille.

I will point out this thread to my beloved Flame-Haired Celtic Amazon Goddess when she has time. She just finished making a cloak recently and might have some advice.

Cheers

Jamie

[haukehaien]

OK Folks lets try to offer some genuine help to Ardchoille.

Cheers

Jamie

Genuine help is so much less fun than snark. Still:
Costumes.org has what looks to be a decent tutorial at
http://www.costumes.org/classes/254p...jects/cape.htm

[The Wizard of BC]

Ardchoille,

Contact Kevin at Empire Canvas. I remember he was selling a pattern for a nice looking storm cape.

[ardchoille]

Great input thus far. And I will contact Kevin at Empire Canvas.

haukehaien: Interesting approach, much easier than I had originally thought and that plan would eliminate the need for pleats.

Karla: Pics would be great if you have the time

Jamie: Yes, I am looking forward to a few specific member's input and I know F.H.C.A.G. has quite a bit of experience in DIY projects.

haukehaien and sharpdressedscot:

katmills2005: I like the idea of a reversible cloak, but that'll be for a later project. A friend did mention that I could use my clan tartan for the inner lining, which I think is a great idea as I have a good amount that I can use.

UPDATE:
Wow! and I do mean Wow! I think I found myself a cape pattern that is exactly what I wanted to begin with. I've contacted kevinkinney and hopefully I'll have this in my hands soon. Now, to find a good sewing machine

The Wizard of BC: Thanks for the advice