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any advice on making capes?

Ooh, I love capes!

Making capes

Types of capes:

There are different types of capes. Let's take a look at a few options.

Rectangle cape: the type of cape American superheroes wear. They consist out of a simple rectangle that can be tied or clasped at the neck. Use gathered fabric for extra fullness. This type of cape won't give you a lot of warmth as it will only cover your back.

Quarter circle cape: slightly more flared than a rectangle cape, but will still only cover your back.

Half circle cape: will cover both your back and shoulders and some of your body, which will give you extra warmth. Great for drama!

Fitted half circle cape: similar to a half circle cape, but made out of three separate pieces to fit around your body better. It won't cover you completely, but it will cover your back, shoulders, and more of your body than a normal half circle cape would.

Full circle cape: this cloak will cover your full body and keep you nice and warm.

Savvy sewists will notice these cape types are similar to circle skirts. The idea's basically the same. Instead of making a skirt, you leave your circle open in the front, and cut a hole that fits your neck rather than your waist.

(Image source) [ID: drawing showing five types of coats: rectangle, quarter circle, half circle, half fitted circle, full circle. Text: "Capes and cloaks. www.facebook.com/aliceincosplayland".]

Aside of volume, you can also play around with length. A floor-length cape has a very different effect and function than a cape that reaches your hips, or even a capelet.

(Image source) [ID: a pattern diagram showing four different cape lengths: floor length, hip length, waist length, and a capelet. Text: "6535 Front and back views. Newlook."]

Details like a hood or armholes can make your cape extra comfortable, and you've got a wide range of options when it comes to fasteners, too.

(Image source) [ID: back view of a long gray half circle cape that's been pleated at the shoulders.]

(Image source) [ID: a purple capelet with a hood, frills, cat ears, and lace, tied with a bow at the front. Text: "Gray. Alice and the Pirates."]

(Image source) [ID: a person wearing a brown monogrammed hip-length cape with front pockets and arm slits at the sides.]

(Image source) [ID: a person wearing a long gray hooded cape, standing in a forest and holding a sword.]

Materials:

Before deciding what fabrics to make your cloak or cape out of, ask yourself what you're trying to achieve first.

Warmth, drape, fabric price, comfort, aesthetic, wearing context,... are some examples of things that can influence your decision.

Some examples:

A cosplay cloak has to look good but doesn't necessarily have to be warm. Choose a fabric that's suitable for your character's outfit, but also keep the circumstances in which you plan to wear your outfit in mind. For example, a warm cloak might pose issues if you do a lot of indoor photo shoots, but convention halls can be pretty chilly.

A fashion cloak intended for winter really does need to be warm! Wool, tweed, and velvet are good options.

A cloak intended for historical re-enactment preferably uses period-accurate materials and therefore won't be lined with fabrics like polyester and such. Which fabric to use depends on the period and region you're working in.

Tutorials and patterns:

Here's a few tutorials/patterns to get you started:

Fitted cloak: winterberry cape (Mood)

How to draft your own hooded cape (The Spruce Crafts)

Pleated half circle cape (Gilian Conahan)

Half circle capelet (Buzzfeed)

Long hooded cloak (Fleece Fun)

Full circle capelet (Project Run and Play)

Four ways to make a cape (WikiHow)

Eight types of capes (Sew Guide)

Half circle fashion cape (Indoor Shannon)

21 free cape sewing patterns (Love Sewing)

Hooded cloak with lining (Online Fabric Store)

Conclusion:

Capes and cloaks make for fun sewing projects. They're pretty easy to make: if you know how to draw circles, you know how to draft a cape pattern.

Capes are a versatile garment, and can range from a great last-minute Halloween costume to an every-day winter cloak. Play around with materials, lengths, shapes, design elements, decoration,... to achieve different effects.

And most of all: have fun with it!

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I made a trans meme y'all

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The moment Burnham became the most relatable character in Discovery 

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that wasn’t very gender of you.

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stimming on T ! autistic/adhd trans people we are the coolest

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When you finally have the courage, but real life is just disappointing

Also~ like 80% of men dont wash their hands afterwards 🤢

Honestly the bar is so low for men~

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When I feel down I just remember that the reason why cis men hate us so much is mainly because we have big dick energy without having an actual penis.

It's like they are mad, because we had to learn how to be a man, we had to learn how to be a gentlemen, we know how to listen to women (because we were treated like one, and know how that feels like) and they just can't do it. (also never even took the time to actualy learn basic manners) Like they thought they won the ultimate lottory by being born as a guy and now we are just stealing their crowns I guess!? 😂😂

It's like they are jealous that we became more of a man without a y-chromosome, than they could ever be with one~

Well you can call me mean, but I'm really just talking about my brother and why he is so transphobic. He is a real man-child~

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good morning this is my mood

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Love being trans mlm usually dressing up in vintage looks, but when occasional Gay Whim for a crop top arises? You listen to it

You all are gorgeous! Happy Trans Day of Visibility ♡

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When the sharpest words wanna cut me down I’m gonna send a flood, gonna drown them out I am brave, I am bruised I am who I’m meant to be, this is me Look out ‘cause here I come And I’m marching on to the beat I drum I’m not scared to be seen I make no apologies, this is me

The greatest showman is a fabulous musical movie, and has my new life anthem in it - This Is Me.

I’ve used the song in a different light for this edit, but I hope you guys like it!

Likes and reblogs are appreciated!

please do not repost!

Art by @holmeslestradewho​

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Every time

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I wrote a song about dysphoria. Here’s how it goes:

*deep breath*

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

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(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReqQA6xuhG0)

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“Your anxiety is like a smoke alarm. Sometimes it goes off because of burnt toast.”

— My rather wonderful CPN