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Pinky Capes and Tutorial (image heavy)
« on: Oct 29, 07 at 02:01 »

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Okay, I was inspired by kitsze when I made these capes. Originally, they were supposed to be hooded capes but...well, they didn't quite work out that way, so they're capes instead.
I'm including a tutorial and I hope I'm clear on the steps.  Nervous

If there are kids in the audience who want to try this out, PLEASE have an adult help you, especially on the sewing and cutting parts!  Awesome! I know I hurt myself a couple of times with the needle~  Crying

Also, let me know if the images are too small. I wanted to be able to fit all the steps in one shot~ Let's get started!  Awesome!
Materials: Fabric of your choice, scissors, two sewing needles, a ruler, a piece of chalk or pastel and thread.
STEP 1
Lightly trace out a half moon shape about 2 inches in diameter on the back of the fabric with chalk (it'll rub off)


STEP 2
Cut out the half moon shape and trace out a little half moon. This'll be the neckline.



STEP 3
On a separate piece of fabric, trace the neckline out.


STEP 4
Trace out another half moon shape 3/4 inches in diameter. This is going to be the collar.

Cut the collar out.

STEP 5
Flip over pattern and match collar to cape neckline.


STEP 6
Now with one needle and your thread, sew the collar to the cape. Be sure to tie a knot on the end of the thread before putting through the fabric.




Then continue sewing to the other end of the collar.


STEP 7
Gently pull thread to create a scrunched look.

Tie a knot in the thread to finish off collar. Cut excess thread.


STEP 8
Flip over and fluff out collar.


STEP 9
      9A) Making the drawstring.
             1) You'll need a second needle that can thread Embroidery Thread (it's thicker than normal thread)
             2) Cut about 8 inches of thread.

             3) Thread only a little through the needle.

             4) Poke through top of the cape and just underneath the collar.

      9B) Attaching beads.
             1) You'll need two (or more) beads that the embroidery thread can go through easily.

             2) Tie 2 knots to secure bead.

             3) Repeat on other side and cut excess thread.

STEP 10
Pull out drawstring to fit around Pinky neck.


STEP 11
Bring cape to a close and tie. *If drawstring to too long, cut and repeat section 9B*


STEP 12
Fluff collar (or leave down if Pinky hair is too long) then add Pinky head.


And we're done~


Models: Kurumi, Rachel and Henrietta~

Thank you for looking and I hope I was helpful in my tutorial.  Big Grin

Helpful tip: As suggested by tooi_537, you should include a container of Fraycheck in your supplies if you happen to be working with a type of fabric that frays.
Thanks tooi_537 for the helpful tip!

 




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« Reply #1 on: Oct 29, 07 at 05:49 »

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This is a great tutorial! The photos are clear and illustrate every step. I don't sew at all, yet I might actually give this a try! The finished capes are pretty nifty!

I'm guessing different weights (thicknesses? You know what I mean!) of fabric would hang differently, so experiments with different fabric types might be interesting.
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Aww, they look great! Henrietta looks a bit like a vampire...  Giggle  Nice tutorial, me lovely!  Heart

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« Reply #3 on: Oct 29, 07 at 14:12 »

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Oh wow, those are really neat!  Shy or Cute Probably good Pinky Halloween costumes!  Giggle

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Re: Pinky Capes and Tutorial (image heavy) *needs to be moved*
« Reply #4 on: Oct 30, 07 at 23:54 »

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This is a great tutorial! The photos are clear and illustrate every step. I don't sew at all, yet I might actually give this a try! The finished capes are pretty nifty!

I'm guessing different weights (thicknesses? You know what I mean!) of fabric would hang differently, so experiments with different fabric types might be interesting.

Thank you kindly~ I'm not much of a sew-er myself, hand stitching is the best I can do.  Nervous
The fabrics I used were of stiffer material, I want to say a polyester type but I'm not sure. If you have a lighter fabric you want to try for this, I would sew batting (a stiffer material to give light fabrics stiffness) underneath the light fabric. I have some light fabric that I think I'm going to try and make capes out of. When I do, I'll make another tutorial~  Wink!

Aww, they look great! Henrietta looks a bit like a vampire... Giggle Nice tutorial, me lovely! Heart

Thank you my deary~  Very Happy You're right~ I'd give her fangs if I could.  Razz!

Oh wow, those are really neat! Shy or Cute Probably good Pinky Halloween costumes! Giggle

Thank you kindly!  Very Happy I'm so happy with how they turned out~

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« Reply #5 on: Oct 31, 07 at 16:22 »

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You might want to put something on the edges to prevent fraying.  I use Fraycheck.  It's a liquid that's almost a glue but it's clear and seals the edges to, you guessed it, prevent fraying.  Awesome!

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Re: Pinky Capes and Tutorial (image heavy)
« Reply #6 on: Oct 31, 07 at 20:32 »

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You might want to put something on the edges to prevent fraying.  I use Fraycheck.  It's a liquid that's almost a glue but it's clear and seals the edges to, you guessed it, prevent fraying.  Awesome!

Hmm... Now there's an idea~ I didn't even think about that when I was making these.  Nervous I forgot some fabrics are nortorious for fraying.  Glare

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Re: Pinky Capes and Tutorial (image heavy)
« Reply #7 on: Nov 01, 07 at 02:06 »

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You might want to put something on the edges to prevent fraying.  I use Fraycheck.  It's a liquid that's almost a glue but it's clear and seals the edges to, you guessed it, prevent fraying.  Awesome!

Hmm... Now there's an idea~ I didn't even think about that when I was making these.  Nervous I forgot some fabrics are nortorious for fraying.  Glare

Shall I send you some Fraycheck with your birthday present?  Er, I mean, uh...birthday present?  Embarassed  Nervous

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Re: Pinky Capes and Tutorial (image heavy)
« Reply #8 on: Nov 01, 07 at 03:27 »

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You might want to put something on the edges to prevent fraying.  I use Fraycheck.  It's a liquid that's almost a glue but it's clear and seals the edges to, you guessed it, prevent fraying.  Awesome!

Hmm... Now there's an idea~ I didn't even think about that when I was making these.  Nervous I forgot some fabrics are nortorious for fraying.  Glare

Shall I send you some Fraycheck with your birthday present?  Er, I mean, uh...birthday present?  Embarassed  Nervous

Not a bad idea~  Wink!

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Re: Pinky Capes and Tutorial (image heavy)
« Reply #9 on: Jan 06, 08 at 17:32 »

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hmm, now this might be something i can do without making a mess  Cool !
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« Reply #10 on: Jan 26, 08 at 16:10 »

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Love It !  Sparkle!

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« Reply #11 on: Aug 08, 08 at 22:53 »

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waoh that's so cute !!  Gasp! Heart thanks for the tutorial  Mischievous
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it's a great idea, love it.

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