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

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…

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…

TOC: The Royal The Poncho The Red Riding Hood Interesting Variations What to Choose? Have you noticed how capes are "in" at the moment? This is not the first fall/winter season where they've been featured, but this is the year I am noticing them more, especially worn by women in downtown SF, or on the subway. I've been wanting to make a cape for awhile, though capes can be tricky to wear. Depending on the style, a seat belt can be a challenge, for example, as can a shoulder-strap- or…

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!]

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.

nurses cape // navy WWII wool cape // 1940s 40s womens military uniform // vintage cape. $295.00, via Etsy.