No matter whether Jedi, king, vampire or princess - every costume makes every costume a mysterious feast for the eyes. The cape, whereas in the wind, simply makes the appearance of every superhero unmistakable. And what would Little Red Riding Hood be without their red hooded coat? Today we show you some wonderful ideas on how to make a cape yourself and perfectly match the design to your carnival costume.
No superhero costume is complete without a cape
First you have to determine the dimensions. Take a measuring tape and measure the length from the collarbone to your desired length. Also measure on the base of the neck. Once you have the dimensions, you can calculate the amount of fabric. If you want to sew a cape with a train or hood, add about 60 cm.
Select a suitable fabric depending on which look you want to create. Flanell and linen have a natural, rustic appearance and are well suited, for example, for a hobbit or elf coat. Velvet is the perfect fabric fora classic royal look. You can also sew a beautiful royal cape from brocade, lace and satin.
Create superhero cape
Fleeceis ideal for such a costume part. This fabric will not fray and you don't need to sew hem. The color should correspond to the character. Batman wears a black cape and Superman a red one.
Start with a rectangular piece of fleece. Fold the fabric in the middle of the length and put the stencil on top. Instead of the template, you can simply use a plate of approx. 20 cm in diameter to draw the opening for the neck. Cut along the drawn lines and put on the handle of Velcro fasteners.
Add the emblem of a superhero
Add the superhero's emblem on the back of the cape. You can either tinker an emblem of felt and stick it on the cape with hot glue or use ironing fleece.
Make princess cape herself
For a few years now, children have been totally enthusiastic about Disney's film “The Ice Queen”, especially Elsa. She has the power of sparkling snowflakes to conjure up, feels no cold and has a super nice, running cape with a train! Whether for carnival or simply forA Frozenburstag party- Every little girl would be delighted with such a beautiful cape.
First you have to measure your child. Take a measuring tape and measure the length from the collarbone to the floor. You should add 50 cm for the train. The cloak can be as wide as you want.
It is best to use a light, sheer fabric such as tulle, chiffon or organza. The more it sparkles and glitters, the better. You need about 2 meters of fabric.
As soon as you have your fabric, you could use the same instructions as with the superhero cap. Fold the fabric into two and then place your pattern on it. At the bottom, where the train is supposed to be, cut the fabric semicircular.
So that the edges do not fray, you should mirror them with a flame. That is forChiffon and organzavery important.
Hold your fabric with both hands. Move the edge of your fabric quickly and evenly along the blue candle flame. Don't let it sit in one place for too long. It burns.
Then put Velcro fasteners.
Now the girls can decorate the princess cape. The possibilities are numerous:
- decorate with snowflake templates and fabric paint with glitter effect
- work with relief paste and template
-or iron out fabric snowflakes with Vliesofix.
Cape with hood
A floor -length cape with a wide hood looks extremely majestic. And is not that difficult either. This model here was sewn from a white tablecloth with a lace trim. Maybe you can find something similar in the second-hand shop?
First fold the round fabric in the middle. Then cut off about 55 cm on the side of the fabric. Fold the hood again in the middle, with the left side pointing to you, cut the fabric semicircular and sew the edges together. Sew in the stitch at the bottom of the straight edge of the hood. Grip the top of the capes and adjust it to the hood.
To make the cape even more beautiful, you can attach a white feather boa along the hooded edge. Add a closure. There are numerous variants here: button, safety needle, hook and eyelet, push button etc.
The red cape with a hood of Little Red Riding Hood
If you can't sew, you can try this trick. In the video below it shows how you can create a hooded coat in less than a minute. You just need a light fabric and a string. It's a great idea for a last minute costume to the carnival.
Short cape to the elbow
Harry Potter Gryffindor Cape
If you want to dress up as Harry Potter, Ron Weasley or Hermione Granger, you need a Gryffindor Robe. This method is so simple that it is ideal for beginners.
You need:
- black fabric
- For a fed robe: fabric of the same size in the colors of the Hogwarts houses. This should be red for Haus Gryffindor, green for Slytherin, yellow for Hufflepuff and blue for Ravenclaw.
- a sewing machine or sewing tool
- Scissors
- scale
- iron and ironing board
- the face
– Optional: Gryffindor-Aufbügler
Measure from the shoulder to the ankle. Measure the distance from the wrist to the wrist to determine how long your robe should be. Cut the fabric right. You need a rectangle with double length. Now cut an identical rectangle out of the red fabric.
Fold the black fabric exactly in the middle. Place your shoulders up on the fabric and stretch out your arms as shown. Set your feet apart about shoulder width. You need a helper who follows the shape of the robe around your body. The robe should have a very relaxed fit, so add a few centimeters. Measure 30 cm from the upper edge and mark the sleeves. Make sure that all measurements are even.
Cut along the lines. Make sure that the lower layer does not bundles or shifts during cutting. Do not cut along the top of the fabric where it is folded. Use your measuring tape to find the exact middle of the robe and mark it. Cut through the front of the robe. Be careful not to cut the top layer, not both. Fold the fabric edges 1.5 cm inside and flatten them with the iron.
As soon as your edges are finished, you can sew the red feed on the left side of the robe. Place the red robe in the black robe and make sure that the seams match and the sleeves are not twisted. Now you can sew the robes together.
As soon as the robe is finished, you can add the Gryffindor flap on the front or even attach a few buttons on the front.
Make Star Wars Jedi cloak himself
A symbol of the Jedi master from the film series “Star Wars” is her robe made of brown wool or linen fabric. The sleeves and hoods are extremely large and wide. The Jedi robe is easy to make and does not require much sewing.
Embellish
If you want to sew a mystical coat cloak in the medieval style, it is best to select a heavy woolen fabric. The long, wide hood and the closure with ribbons are typical of the medieval capes. An important component is the embroidery that adorn the entire edge. Such pretty bortons are still available in numerous variants today and are very easy to find. A monochrome cape makes more when he got a magnificent border.
