Oh my! I cannot believe I almost missed this one! Have you been so focused on one pattern element that you completely ignore another? That was me with Simplicity 1008.
I bought this pattern earlier this year for the tulip hem dress and recently considered the maxi dress for the Renaissance Festival. It wasn't until last week when I was putting the pattern away did the cape catch my attention. How could I have missed this? I love the silhouette of this cape and the potential for a reversible option. I been looking for a pattern to showcase more of my Ankara Dutch Wax fabric and thought this would be a good match.
The reverse side is nice too!
Here is a quick review of the pattern.
Pattern
Description:
This
medieval fantasy costume is designed for travel and adventure. Pattern includes
floor length gown, high low day dress and close fitting knee length cape with
hood.
Pattern Sizing:
I made
the size 10
Did it look like the
photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
It looks like
the line drawings, but I think the cover photo gives the illusion of pleats or gathers.
Were the instructions easy to
follow? Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
The instructions were easy to follow, but I did
not use them. I made this reversible, so I made two complete capes and stitched
those right sides together leaving an opening for turning. I then flipped it
through the opening and top stitched the entire edge. For the neck closure, I
made two covered button and sewed them shanks together on one side. For the
other side, I attached a cord loop.
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| Making covered buttons |
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| Buttons attached back to back |
What did you particularly
like or dislike about the pattern?
I bought this for the dresses, but the cape is underrated.
Fabric Used:
Ankara Dutch Wax for side A and a green linen look
for side B.
Would you sew it again? Would
you recommend it to others?
I have recently made too many cold weather pieces
for someone who lives in Texas! I will not likely make this cape again. But I
would recommend it.
Conclusion:
This one should not be in the costume section or
it will be overlooked. It was fast to sew and the shaping is fun and
interesting. The shape makes it a good candidate for reversibility because the
other side is not glaring when worn.
I have vowed to use the Ankara fabric in my stash before allowing myself more. I am pretty happy with this make and love my use of the fabric. Now I am free to get more ;-p
Happy Sewing,
Bianca
