Vintage cape

I made a cape! I’m not sure if I’ve ever had a cape before, so this is a little out of my comfort zone for modern daywear, but it’s a lot like wearing a big blanket and I apprecia…

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Les Modes (Paris) June 1936 "Voyage imprevu" manteau cape par Marcelle Dormoy

While a lot of people spend a lot of time developing their personal style, few can say they have medieval dresses hanging in their closet. YouTuber Bernadette Banner has more than just a few. Furthermore, she’s made all of them by hand. “I study the history of dress through practical experimentation and reconstruction, exploring historical eras preceding the introduction of the electric sewing machine because technology is weird,” she says.

Simplicity 9669; ©1971; Misses' Unlined Cape and Lined Short Cape: The regular length, unlined cape V. 1 with inside patch pockets has pointed collar, buttoned tab and inside self fabric straps. The top-stitched short, lined cape V. 2 with stand-up collar has left front button closing and self fabric tie belt worn thru front slits. Vintage Retro Goodness Size 12-14 Bust 34 - 36 The Playful Needle (Size Medium (12-14); factory folded) [insert your photos of this pattern made up] [insert your…

Vogue 6967; ca. 1950; Cape "Easy-to-Make". Flared cape, in two lengths, seamed at centre-back. Shorter length buttons below large shaped collar. Longer length with band collar or shaped collar. Featured in Vogue Patterns Counter Catalog, January 1950 and in Vogue Pattern Book, Spring 1950 [insert your photos of this pattern made up] [insert your username, and make sure your preferences allow for people to contact you via e-mail. Do not list your email address here!]

Butterick 4839; ca. 1949; Cape in Three Lengths. A: Long length cape with a little collar and high 3 button closing. B: Shorter length cape. C: The shortest length shows the collar turned up in a smart, casual manner. D: This version has been planned for rainwear. Suitable for wool coating, plastic and rainwear fabrics. [insert your photos of this pattern made up] [insert your username, and make sure your preferences allow for people to contact you via e-mail. Do not list your email address…

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Originator 299; ca. 1952; Distinctive finger length cape of wool or faille. Featured in Originator Fashions and Patterns Fall-Winter 1952 [insert your photos of this pattern made up] [insert your username, and make sure your preferences allow for people to contact you via e-mail. Do not list your email address here!]

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