All done!
I'm happy with how the elastic turned out at the waist and its surprised me how comfortable it is to wear and how much arm movement you have!
I used some wooden buttons I found in a bag from Judith (my hubbies Nan), they're a bit beat up but I like that about them.
I bagged the hem out using this method again, it's so easy and ends looking so neat!
I mainly made this to wear out to my Mum's in winter - she lives out of town on a bit of land so staying there means I go with her to walk the dogs through the paddocks and we sit around a campfire or bonfire at night time. So this is very warm and easy to chuck on over top of whatever I'm wearing, plus the wool fabric is slightly rain resistant.
Now for the giveaway! I originally bought the Minoru jacket pattern for a casual weekend jacket and to wear out to my Mum's but after a couple of muslin's decided I didn't like it on me, so I'd like to give it away. Please leave a comment and make sure I can contact you through your profile/blog. I'm happy to post internationally and I'll pick a winner randomly on Monday :)
Love the cape and you have made it beautifully - I have seen many lovely minoru jackets so please count me in the draw. I live in a very wet climate so a good rain jacket is a must!
ReplyDeleteYour jacket has turned out beautifully Suzy. Love the colour too. Great job.
ReplyDeleteI've just finished a NL6007 too! Mine is the short cape version - but I think that your longer version and that added elastic is absolutely wonderful. Very flattering, and I'm sure you'll get loads of wear out of it as the weather out there is getting colder and colder. I'd love a chance to win the Minoru pattern too.
ReplyDeleteYour cape is lovely and the lining just adds to the prettiness. I can imagine that this is so easy to wear. Count me in for the Minoru pattern too.
ReplyDeleteI'm a lurker usually and I love your cape! It looks fantastic. Thanks for the bagging a lining link as I need to redo one - I just had a go for a jacket that didn't have a lining and it's ok but not great. I have a Vintage (?) vogue basics cape I hope to make this winter.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to be in the draw for the Minoru jacket pattern - I've got a beautiful green wool just waiting for it! Thanks.
love the cape! the colour is wonderful on you, I'd like to go into the draw for the jacket pattern, I have seen so many great versions of this that have made me want to try it too!
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Very lovely cape! I already own the Minoru jacket pattern, but wanted to comment on your lovely cape.
ReplyDeleteLove Love Love Love Love it!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI've been looking for a cape pattertn to try and it looks like I've found one. It looks great on you.
ReplyDeleteYour cape looks wonderful! I have been thinking about this look and now I will have to add it to my list.
ReplyDeleteI'm writing down that pattern number- I just love yours! I'm not in the running for the giveaway- I just wanted to gush about your cape!
ReplyDeleteWow, that has turned out great. It would be perfect for throwing on when you are going outdoors. Love the colour.
ReplyDeleteohhhhh.....would this look good on a curvy girl, do you think? I would love to make this but have seen only slim examples, it would b great if we got to see some larger sizes too!
ReplyDeletethanks for the chance to win
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Oh you look lovely in this! And it turned out great - love your bound buttonholes! Don't enter me in the drawing - just wanted to tell you how fabulous your new cape is!
ReplyDeleteYour cape looks very stylish. I love the mods you made.
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