This was the inspiration (in the event that you’ve forgotten – twas a few seasons ago!).
You Need:
- Transparent plastic/pvc sheeting (a table cloth or shower curtain will work or else check out your local caft store to buy by the meter or yard) measuring approximately 60in/1.5m on the long edge and 50in/1.25m on the short edge.
- A roll of Scotch āLace Vegasā duct tape. FYI – duct tape is perfect for this project as it’s waterproof and therefore won’t slip off in the rain.
- 10in/25cm of black grosgrain ribbon
- Super glue (I used epoxy resin but you can also use E6000)
- A black leather buckle
- A needle and black thread
- Scissors
How to:
1. Fold your plastic sheeting in half and then fold it in half again as shown.
2. To create the rounded cape shape, cut along the dotted line on the edge away from the folds as shown below.
3. Unfold the plastic so it is only folded once and resembles a semi-circle, and then cut the neck hole and front opening as shown below.
4. This is what your cape should now look like.
5. Now, take your tape and trim the edges, and then cut it in half so you have slim strips of lace printed duct tape.
6. Line all the edges of the cape with the duct tape including the front openings, but not the neck opening.
7. Take your ribbon and double it over the edges of the neckline, then sew it down with your needle and thread.
8. Spread some glue on the underside of the leather buckle and then press it onto the front of the cape. Leave to dry for a few hours.
9. Finally, add some more tape to the sides of the cape to create the appearance of the panels in the Burberry version.
I would never normally comment but this is amazing!! LOVE it! (You should sell them)
Found some DIY inspiration for you: http://pinterest.com/pin/107453141079941424/
AMAZING!! Never would have thought of this
awesome!
OMIGOD I LOVE IT! as always, you amaze me with creativity! š
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I am in awe, this cape is stunning. The buckle, lace duct tape, and shape are just perfect and pull the whole piece together. Seriously amazing!
WOW! This tutorial is genius!!! I love how your DIYs turn out so well!
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!!! This is just too amazing for words. Probably one of my favourite DIYs yet.
really really cute! I love the lacy tape detail <3
Unbelievable. Awesome DIY! [:
I prefer it to the Burberry one!
Omg, this looks amazing!
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i really want to have a go at making this!
Amazing! I always wanted a see-through raincoat!
Such a freaken great idea!
Such a freaken great idea!
I just stumbled on your blog by accident and I’m so happy I did because this is such an amazing DIY that I would have never thought possible to make on my own! I also had no idea lace print duct tape existed, so all of this is extremely exciting to me. Haha you are adorable, and thank you so much for sharing this DIY!
i love it, it would be completely useful in Paris those days
Amazing! I think you are fantastic. Your blog never fails to inspire and astound me. Keep up the great work š
Sammy xxx
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Wow! A wonderful idea. Lovely!
Stacy from http://www.stacyco.blogspot.com
wow!!!perfectly
Duct tape is hard to get, in my country. Can I use cellophane tape instead of duct tape does? Remove the cellophane tape be worried incase. Sorry, I could not speak English well. Answers please!
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ItĀ“s raining so mcuh here that I definitely neet a cape like that!!
Great work. Awesome blog š
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So cute! I’ve been looking for a Burberry inspired raincoat for months, but no luck. Problem solved, I am definitely making this (!) Thanks so much for sharing!
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I need to try this asap…it’s very appropriate for the UK at the moment!
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Awesome. I Love your DIY Projects!
Wow this is really great! I love this idea!
sooooo cool!
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i am impressed, this is really wonderful.
gorgeous !!!
xx,
Meelena
wooow i cnt believe u did it by urself! its amazing and so unique! cute girly outfit š
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Amazing DIY project! great job. I have a rain DIY project in preparation… stay tuned š
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Amazing proyect! I want one of my own too!
this is amazing! so impressive
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brilliant i absolutly need to do that one
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that is so clever!
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xx
Wow that is gorgeous. Going to try this one! I have a question though, for step 5 did you cut one long piece to line the edges or were they broken up into smaller pieces? I’m not sure I have the skills to cut the tape in half straightly.
This is the best DIY I have seen in a while – love it!
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This is such an amazing idea. Can’t believe that all you really need is plastic and duct tape. So simple but looks gorgeous
– Allie x
Allie UK Blog
Amazing!! Could do with a hood though, surely?
I will definitely make this one!
wow I actually like your version better! Much cuter!
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you are a wizard
I think I like this one as much if not more than the original. Good job!
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this cape is gorgeous, great job!
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Your blog is amazing! Honestly! Found it on diy-couture.blogspot.com and now i nearly read all posts. ItĀ“s so good to see how your inspirations become real projects. Perfect combination of fashion and diy! I simply fell in love!
Greetings from Berlin
Anne
wondering how it’s going to last through actual rain though.
wow this is so wonderfully creative!
Jessica
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this is so great and so easy to make! great job!
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wow! what a cute idea, it’s adorable and easy. Very impressed x
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awesome~
Great DIY, I am gonna need it !
Thank you !!
xx
Gaby
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omg you have a special hands!!!lovely DIY. I invite you to visit my blog
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omg you have a special hands!!!lovely DIY. I invite you to visit my blog
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words cannot describe how ingenious this is. bravo.
I need to make this! Otherwise i fear i’ll be roped into buying a horrible plastic-bag material poncho when i go to Disneyland/Florida this summer! xxx
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So so cute!!!! š It’s an amazing idea! š
xx Elle
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oh wow,this is high fashion!
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Amazing idea! š
Lenka
This is the best one ever! I’m so doing this before I go back to my rainy campus! AND I’m going to London this spring and this is perfect!! Thank you!
Love it! I’ve been thinking about a DIY similar to this for a while…now I’m inspired!
Chloe
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Gorgeous!!
xx,
L.
WLL
this looks so perfect! I’d love to give it a try
xx
You’re really a brilliant DIY’er! You can see a designer piece or whatever, and make one. I’m really impressed!
I definitly have to do this! This is AMAZING! xx
You have what it takes to make this blog a success!
that`s a nice idea and your diy looks like the original cape from your inspiration:)
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This is awesome! *_*
do you know if the lace vegas scoth tape is avaliable anywhere in australia?
Thanks
awesome!!
Amazing! IĀ“ll try it for next winter! Love it!
AMAZING!!!!! you have pure talent to be able to envision something and then create it to be just what you imagined!!! xoxo from Aus
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I love this look.
Amazing!
I’ve wanted one of these for awhile now. And making my own would make it that much better. š
that is beyond sick. you are so creative, fantastic! can’t wait to try it out myself
so pretty!
OMG – I was OBSESSED with these capes when I first saw them. Then MIMCO did similar ones for their MSFW show which did not help.
I’ll definitely be giving this one a go – perfect for the next Melbourne Tweed Ride, me thinks!
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I ware this to death i pair it with my DIY yellow or black circle skirt
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This is so pretty! I think I might have to make this and the materials are easy. Just need a leather buckle and that duck tape. That was smart of them to ask you to make something with because I always wondered what decorative duct tape could be used for, aside from the yearly prom dress contest lol.
Simply amazing…trullly loved it…the steps too are so very nicely explained.
Where did you get the leather buckle?
That’s a great idea! I really want to try this, but I had a question: how thick is the sheet you use?
Great idea, I really want to try this. How thick is the sheet you used?
About half a mm I think.
Where did you get your buckle?
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This is a gorgeous rain cape! I am definitely going to have to try to do it. You should join us on the TGIF Blog/Instagram Hop. š
Such a darling, chic cape – and functional, too! My concern would be that it get too hot the same way plastic shoes or poorly-made raincoats do. Have you had any problem with that?
Hello,
I am trying this right now but I took the wrong pvc, mine is harder so the sleeves don’t fall off. Do you know what I can do about that?
hi
i absolutely love this garment and i am going to make it in my sewing class at school but i was wondering where did you get the buckle from. because i can’t find them any where
Where did you get the buckle?
Hi,
I love your idea. but i’m french and i don’t understand everything… i don’t know how long do i have to use transparent plastic for each one?
thank you for your answer
can bias tape be used instead of the scotch tape
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Too cute! Would also like to try it, but would like to add a hood and lengthen the cape to car coat length.