To take the measurement, place the beginning of the tape measure on the front of their shoulder (the spot that you’d like the cape to hit), then drape the tape measure around their back stopping at the same point on the opposite shoulder. If the cape is too wide it will just fall off of your model, and if the cape is too narrow it won’t reach around to the front of their shoulders. Next take a neckline measurement. The purpose of this measurement is to see how wide you need to make the cape so that it sits on top of your models shoulders properly. For reference, my daughter is 5′ 4″ and is an adult x-small or small.įirst, using your model as a guide (or if you are making the cape for yourself, have a friend help you with the measurements), measure from the nape of the neck down to the spot you’d like your cape to hit on the leg, and write down this measurement, this is your cape length measurement. For more tips on sewing with Halloween Fabrics, check out this article that I wrote on the subject.īefore you go shopping for your materials you’re going to need to take a few measurements. If you purchase another type of fabric, just be aware that you may need to finish the edges of your cape with a 1/4″ rolled hem. Since this is a Halloween costume I purposely chose a fabric (stretch velour) that did not fray and did not need to be hemmed. I used the same technique to make capes for adults and for kids.Ī note about fabric choice. The beauty of custom drafting the cape is that you can make it any size that you want. This cape is custom drafted, but don’t worry, it’s really easy! All you need to do is a bit of math. I have used this same pattern in the past to create witches capes for my daughter and myself, and to create a black cape for my son’s Halloween costume. However, this cape can be used for so many different costumes.
The cape that I made for today’s project is red, so naturally it would be great to use for a Red Riding Hood costume. Hello there WeAllSew readers! My name is Melissa Mortenson and most days you can find me in my sewing room creating projects to share on my blog, the Polka Dot Chair. Today I’m excited to be with you teaching you how to make a simple hooded cape that would be perfect for a Halloween costume.