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an easy to sew magician's cape?

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#1 ·
Well, a year has passed since last Halloween when I vowed to find time to learn to sew. And here I am again, still not knowing how to sew but still telling my kids I'll sew their costumes.

I need help, if you can offer it.

I have searched high and low on the internet for free easy to follow pattern or instructions for a magician's cape. I've seen the Martha Stewart site ... etc.

I think I"m dyslexic when it comes to following sewing patterns - I just don't "get" what they want.

Anyway - could someone please advise how to make a very simple cape? I have the material ... just need to know how to cut it for my 6 year old son!

Thanks
 
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#4 ·
Flapjack is right: you need a semicirle.

First measure from his neck to where you want the cape to finish.

Cut your fabric so that you have a rectangle which is as long as twice this measurement and as wide as this measurement.

Fold your fabric in half to make a square and then mark it like this picture with the little bit cut out for the neck and your measurement being what she has as 19.5"

You can just sew ribbon onto each side to tie at the neck or a bit of velcro if you don't want ties.

If you need a magicians hat as well felt is good because it is stiff and you can glue it if you need to!
 
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#5 ·
If you want a cape that's easier to hem and almost no-sew and certainly no-skill, then take 2 or 3 yards of fabric and hem one long side and both short sides (have those be as long as you want the cloak, plus a couple inches for hemming). At the unfinished side, which will be the top, fold it overan inch or so, and hem it about 3/4" from the folded edge. Run a ribbon that's about a yard, maybe a little longer, through it, letting it gather as you go. Once out the other side, gather all the fabric in the middle of the ribbon enough to go around his neck. At the ends of the gathered sides, run a few stitches to keep the fabric from sliding back off the ribbon.

It's not fancy, but it's fast, easy, and will work just fine for the costume of a 6-year-old.
 
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#6 ·
Previous posters gave you some real easy no experience necessary methods. If you want to get out your materials and machine, by all means, post and start, and we can walk you through it the rest of the way if you get stuck. There are some fantastically creative moms here that can help you out! I do small sewing crafts to save money (like costumes) and learn as I go, usually with help on the internet
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Good luck!
 
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