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Circular cape

Half to full circle, hood or collar. 2 pieces, drawn here for size 40.

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On the bodyFront and back
Front
Back
Pattern piecesWith seam allowance
CAPEHOOD
Pieces2
  • Cape2× (centre back seam), 86 by 89 cm
  • Hood2×, 27 by 37 cm
MeasurementsSize 40
  • Height168.0 cm
  • Neck37.2 cm
Block settingscm
  • FullnessHalf circle
  • Length from the neck70.0
  • Neckline ease4.0
  • Front overlap3.0
  • Stand collarNo
  • Collar height5.0
  • HoodYes
  • Hood height (neck to crown)34.0
  • Hood depth (face to back)25.0
Fit checkscm
  • Neckline41.2
  • Hem circumference261.1
  • Inner radius13.1
  • Length70.0
How to sew5 steps
  1. Cut and markCut every piece with the grain arrow parallel to the selvedge. Transfer the notches and the marks with tailor's chalk or a short snip into the seam allowance.
  2. Centre backSew the centre back seam of the cape.
  3. HoodSew the hood centre back seam, turn the face edge in twice and stitch. Sew the hood to the neckline, matching the centre backs.
  4. Front edgesFace or bind the front edges; set the fastening on the overlap.
  5. HemLet the cape hang for a day, level the hem, then turn up a narrow hem or bind it.
Fabricsize 40
  • 110 cm wide1.9 m, open
  • 140 cm wide1.8 m, open
  • 150 cm wide1.7 m, open

Estimated from the pieces laid out with seam allowance, grain along the selvedge. Add more for matching checks or stripes. The editor shows the layout.