decorative techniques 1. Set up the sewing machine for decorative stitching. In this case a built-in Omni-motion stitch was chosen, which is actually a wonderful stitch for quilting as well. Note: It’s very important to have your sewing advisor set for heavy weight fabric so all of the settings will automatically be set for you for this beautiful stitch. 2. Pin the batting on the wrong side of the cape. Use the cape for dimensions. 3. Right side facing, use a marking tool to create a curved or straight line across the shoulder height of the cape. This line is a guide while sewing the decorative stitch. You can make this line as desired and where desired on the cape. A decorative stitching foot called the S foot was used in the sample.
Cape Illustrations
Front Edge
171⁄2" Cut 1 Left Front Cut 1 Right Front
281⁄2"
281⁄2"
221⁄2"
Note: Many times quilting and omni-motion stitches are used on garments, home decorating projects and quilting. Always remember that when you look at a stitch category and name, that is only a recommendation. You may use the stitch on anything you choose. Adjustments may be necessary for stitch length or width or even density depending on the stitch selection you made.
Cut 5 Panels
281⁄2"
281⁄2"
91⁄2"
lining 1. When the outer cape is complete and laying out on a flat surface, use it as your pattern for the lining. In this case, minky fabric, which is very soft, was used. You may choose to use any type of fabric that is soft and warm. Remember that the outer cape is already medium weight to heavy, so select the lining accordingly.
31⁄2"
2. Cut the lining piece for half of the cape and add a seam allowance for the cape center back. Then cut the second half of the cape.
42"
3. Stitch this seam with right sides together, this makes a full lining for the cape. You may wish to leave an 8" [20cm] opening either in the lining back seam or neckline. 4. Place the cape and lining right sides together, pin around outside edges and stitch all around outer edges. 5. Turn right side out through the opening. Stitch the opening closed. If you would like to press this cape at all, it’s very important to use a pressing cloth. Test a sample. And no steam. finishing Add a knit cowl for a quick neckline finish. Embellish with your favourite pin.
131⁄2" 91⁄2" Batting Piece - Cut 1 or layer 2 pieces (this is just a guide piece and can be adjusted to size and area of cape to be quilted with decorative stitches). Note: The entire upper edge was not done on sample. A smaller area was quilted. Shape the neckline as desired when all of the panel pieces are connected.
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