Fabrics for Cloaks and Capes

Updated 15th May 2013



















ome fabric samples for your design ideas:






linen fabric swatch
rough linen
squares & dots fabric swatch
squares and dots
fleece fabric for 1 piece cloak
fleece
one-way paisley pattern - arrange grain to run lengthwise
paisley
shimmery fabrics tend to snag easily
circles and squares
pinstripe fabric swatch
pinstripe
tartan fabric require careful matching
tartan
tiny one-way pattern is unsuitable for single-piece cloak
one-way pattern
herringbone fabric frays easily
herring bone
chevron fabric swatch
thick chevron
small circles pattern fabric swatch
small circles
small crosses fabric swatch
small crosses
fine damask fabric swatch
fine damask
bias-weave fabric swatch
bias veave
denim fabric swatch
denim
polka dot fabric swatch
polka dots
square & dots fabric swatch
light squares and dots
thick stripey fabric swatch
thick stripey



Coming soon:
  • The modified Harry Potter hood that I have slogged through and tested.
  • Different construction of arm slits.
  • Joining pieces beautifully.
  • Mapping neckline.
  • Construction of shoulders (not as straight-forward as in blouses).
Do ask questions.  I shall answer as best as I can including details and photos where necessary.






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  1. Unknown25 August 2018 at 11:45

    I have been tasked with making a cape for a professional ballet production. My directions are as follows: full-length, full circle, heavy, lined with shimmery fabric that is sewn down and not loose from outer fabric, with rods inserted from the wrist to the floor so that the dancer can grasp the cape opening and be holding onto the rods and raise his hands over his head while still having the cape go to the floor and hide a dancer behind him. His neck is 16", each rod is 42" long, from his shoulder seam to the floor is 62". Advice? They want it heavy, but still able to flow and move well. If I got a heavier fabric I just worry that it would be way too heavy since there is so much yardage. I have previously only designed the costumes and taken pre-existing basics and embellished. I sew, yet I feel lost. Can you help?

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