HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!
Sorry I've been delayed on postings. The end of the year had overtaken me with all the Christmas and New Years events - BUT I've been sewing!
Today's blog is on the Mimi G - DIY Cape - https://youtu.be/RPMk5tucfto. Let me first say EVERYONE needs to make and have one of these in there closet! I found this YouTube DIY very easy to follow. I thought I would have a challenge, but as I followed Mimi, I was making it at the same time (using the rewind button as needed).
I couldn't have made my Cape at a better type. I had just created the M6686 with a Bell sleeve and I didn't want to force it into a coat and risk the wrinkles.
Sorry I've been delayed on postings. The end of the year had overtaken me with all the Christmas and New Years events - BUT I've been sewing!
Today's blog is on the Mimi G - DIY Cape - https://youtu.be/RPMk5tucfto. Let me first say EVERYONE needs to make and have one of these in there closet! I found this YouTube DIY very easy to follow. I thought I would have a challenge, but as I followed Mimi, I was making it at the same time (using the rewind button as needed).
I couldn't have made my Cape at a better type. I had just created the M6686 with a Bell sleeve and I didn't want to force it into a coat and risk the wrinkles.
For the fabric, I used a wool blend that was gifted to me by a former co-worker. When I first got back into sewing, my co-worker and her sister stayed up til 1:00 AM just to help me finish 1 skirt!! When Sharon passed away, Pam called me up and offered me 1st dibs on what Sharon had. Let me tell you, when I walked into that house on pick up day, I was overwhelmed at the amount of fabric that she had collected. Boxes after boxes after boxes we went through until I got tired. At the time, I wasn't as developed as I am now, but I promised to put it all to good use. I kept my word.
The hardest part about making the Cape for me was the buttons. I never inserted buttons before. On top of the STRIPES! I made the Cape not paying attention to the stripes at all so the buttons were a little off, but no one else noticed. I made the cape in a few hours. That's how easy to follow it was.
The Cape is very stylish and is back in style. So this is perfect timing. Had I had enough time before Christmas, I would have made a few for family, but I'm trying to stay on my sewing schedule. However I will be making more.
I forgot to take a pic with the Cape on. Sorry. I'll post one on IG later.
Until next time.......
May you all have a Happy and Prosperous New Year!!!!
Happy Sewing!
Awesome and welcome to the sewing community.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Alethia!
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