From the moment I first saw the swatch of this fabric I knew I wanted to make a cape. Then Vogue Patterns released #v2054 and it was a match!
The fabric is our Tartan Plaid in Antique Brass, a mid weight cotton twill in brown and gold. It’s 100% cotton with heft and a beautiful drape, great for coats and capes!
I love a cape pattern, they are classic and elegant. Even though they are not the most practical and we only get a short window of wear here in Vermont it is still worth it!
The pattern features a wide rounded collar (love), welt pockets and bound openings for the belt. I did not add the epaulettes, personally I’ve never been a fan.
My proudest achievement with this project was matching the plaid all the way around! Cutting was a stressful nightmare but so worth it in the end!
Fabric is available at Stash!
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