For those of you who were in the ‘this is ridiculous’ camp on the subject of wearing your jacket as a cape, today I bring you… cape as cape! And for that matter, DIYed. For those lovely people out there who bought my book, you’ll recognise this as a different take on the DIY Blanket Cape within its pages. When I was designing the projects to go into my book I wanted to make sure they were endlessly versatile and adaptable so you could update your wardrobe with DIY when the seasons or trends change – the cape project is the perfect example. Use any colour or type of material (heavier in winter and lighter in the warmer months) and embellish with trims, studs or lace for an instant update to a classic. Company Magazine in the UK recently asked me to make this for them as part of a DIY feature in this month’s magazine, so if you happen per chance to live upon that fair isle, get thee to a newsagent to see said tutorial in printed form!
You need:
- a fleece blanket
- A leather buckle enclosure
- 40 round prong studs
- Scissors
- Strong glue
1. Fold the blanket twice into a square. Away from the folded edges, cut a semi circle of fabric to create the rounded edge of the cape.
2. Open the circle up and cut a rounded neck hole.
3. For the top layer, cut from the middle of the neck hole out to the outer edge. Then (and this is optional) cut foot long armholes in the front of the cape with your scissors.
4. Take your studs and press them into the fleece down the front of the opening of the cape.
5. To secure the studs, press the prongs in.
6. And then carefully press the prongs down.
7. Add studs around the neckline.
8. Add glue to the buckle.
9. Press the buckle onto the cape and leave to dry overnight.
Voila!
Ooh, I’d definitely like to try this out!!
So glad you like it! 🙂
wow! this DIY is so cool! I need to try it.
I would love to see if you do get around to trying it. 🙂
That looks really cool! love the idea.
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I’d loove to try this out! Although I am slightly worried about how this would look on a bigger figure. But I love the color of the cape! Very Red Riding Hood. 🙂
I think it would look great on any figure as long as you kept the bottom half figure hugging like jeans or tights or something that that. 🙂
I love that it’s made from a fleece blanket! So cozy~
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I know right? This one is from ikea – so cheap and delightful!
Bright & beautiful! Want to try for sure.
I would absolutely love to see your take on it Lia!
This is perfect dear! Such incredibly made and so chic and feminine!!!!
Well done!
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Thank you for your lovely words, it’s a pleasure to wear. x
This is one of the best DIY projects I have seen. I definitely need to try this. I love capes. I just haven’t been able to find the right one for the last couple of years. A red cape looks amazing.
Thank you so much, I was worried it might look a little too eye catching but I think if you wear it with a simple outfit it works really well.
you’re the number one!
Thanks! 🙂
this looks super fun to wear!
Vanessa
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Thank you so much Vanessa!
Oh! Oh! How are the sleeves cut? Can’t make it out on the photos. Are they cut as one foot downwards on the cape? I love that this is any-seasonable. Love the blog.
Hi Darby,
So sorry there wasn’t more detail about the sleeves. Basically I put the cape on and cut where my arms naturally sat, from about the elbow to the wrist downwards. xx
Love this idea didn’t think it could be so easy!
Carla
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It’s the easiest thing in the world isn’t it?
Great! It’s a really nice cape 🙂
Looks awesome! I love the simplicity and the fact it doesn’t require any sewing.
Great for a simple and quick project.
I love it! Great DIY, but I would’ve liked to have seen a couple more photos of thr finished project, preferably one when you weren’t spinning so I could get a better look at how it sits 🙂
Hi Hilary,
Sorry honey, I think I have another in my files somewhere, I’ll add it if I can find it. 🙂
Fantastic, simple, DIY. Thanks for sharing.
such a cute shape!
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Thanks Rhoda!
this cape is so beautiful!!!! I love it!!!
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Thanks! 🙂
Love it!! xx
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Oh that´s so cool. I didn´t know you had a book. Have to check it out. Gorgeous diy. The cape rocks and you don´t have to sew. Even better :-))
xx
glamdevils
Hahaha agreed, sometimes its great when a DIY is quick and simple. 🙂
This is such a cute idea- I have so many fabrics in mind that this would work wonderful with 🙂
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Yay! I would love to see your finished product. x
a cool yet simple DIY; i do like that it doesn’t require sewing!
this cape is so ideal for spring x
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I know right? So festival ready!
amazing!!
x
You will never stop surprising us!
Any time I check out your blog I wanna buy myself sewing machine. I promissed myself that I will do it one day!
Great job girl. You look great in red.
Ewelina
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So great to hear Ewelina,
I will be doing a few posts on buying your new sewing machine soone so stay tuned 🙂
Geneva
Love it!!
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Thanks! 🙂
love how it turned out!
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Thank you! They are Tony Bianco. xxx
so classy!
Where would you get the buckle for this? Do you have a recommended online source?
Yep I’ll try mine too although I only have white fleece at the moment. Will give news as soon as I’m finished, thanks!
xxx
Lavinia
White fleece is completely fine! 🙂
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oh what a cool idea!!
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Such a neat idea to use felt paper. It looks great on you!
Thanks! The fleece is great because you don’t have to hem 🙂
I love caps! They’re simply adorable and easy to wear. Sadly, I don’t think I will ever be able to do this, even though the tutorial is so easy!
Have a nice weekend,
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Awww so sad to hear that but glad you likes reading the tutorial. 🙂
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I have wanted to make my own cape for a while and finally know how! Just one question, how do you figure out where to cut the arm holes exactly?
Hi laura, I put the cape on and cut them where my arms naturally sat, from about the elbow to the wrist downwards so my arms could poke out. xxx
So cute and creative!!!
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I LOVE!!! I’m sure when you wear your jacket as a cape it is warmer!
This is a really great project – you’re a genius.
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Thanks paula 🙂
Wonderful cape!!!
this is awesome, what a fun idea!
Thanks! 🙂
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that cape is so so pretty!
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Cool DIY, I think wearing your jacket as a cape is really chic! haha
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Me too, although capes as capes are great also 🙂
I love this! I would love to try this DIY.
Looks great! I love this idea, think I will give this a try!
Lauren
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That is such a cool cape! Weill definitely try this out for my sister!
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So lovely to hear 🙂
Absolutely brilliant!
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Your blog is one of the things that inspire me when it comes to DIYs. You have such talent! Congrats btw on your book. You deserve it.
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Thanks so much Gian 🙂
I love the new design of your site !
Love,
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Thanks! I love it too 🙂
Amazing cape …. well done…
Hey, I like the cape, I will definitily try it. But on the photo in de magazine, it’s like you have holes, where you put your arms trough? Is it? and how do you do that?
I did cut arm holes in it – I put the cape on and cut them where my arms naturally sat, 1 foot from about the elbow to the wrist downwards so my arms could poke out. Hope that helps 🙂
yes, thank you very much!!
u r sooooooo pretty!!!!
Gorgeous! Read about this in Company today and I loved it <3
Aww thanks! Glad you like.
Omg!! Again in love with your DIY
Definetelly, Geneva 4 president!!!
Have a nice week
Hahaha that’s hilarious! 🙂
I’m so excited that you did this diy post on capes. They remind me of Nicole Richie. I was hoping if you would like to follow each other on Google Friend Connect and other social sites.- Chic Out of Town
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I love capes too! xx
amazing!!! congrats on getting into the magazine whoooo
this is something that i am so keen to try!
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Thank you – it is so simple and I would love to see your take on it. 🙂
Thank you so much for this DIY! I’m so gonna try to make one!
Your blog is amazing and so is your book! 🙂
Love,
Nausikaä
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Thank you so much, too sweet.
I just found your website and am in awe of your creativity, skill, and beauty. Best of all, you are living in my birth city, Hong Kong!
I will be going to Hong Kong this summer after 1.5 decades. One of the things I want to do is to visit fabric stores (I’ve heard that HK has very good and cheap brocades too). I’m wondering if you can recommend some good stores to visit?
Hey, you really look like justin bieber! I`ve been reading your blog foor an year noe, an i just got it! Ang it really isn´t a bad thing, i mean, hes really hot! And so are you:)
great idea!
Hi! This is awesome. Do you know what I’d have to do to put a hood on it? Thanks!
oh my, just stumbled over your blog and i’m in love already! 🙂 will love to try this cape out as soon as possible! will be great for early autumn!!! thanks so much for sharing this awesome idea!
Hi Geneva,
Thanks again for sharing your wonderful DIYs !!! Your book is my little bible of DIY projects ))
Could you please tell where you bought the buckle for the cape ? I tried to look by myself but did not find anything as pretty. Thank you 🙂
Hi G,
I am looking into getting some textured fleece (chevron print) and want to know how big the fleece you used was.
1 m x1.5 m is standard measurements, do you think I’ll need more?
Thanks,
Bek
How did you determine your measurements? This is beautiful by the way 🙂
How about the hole for the hands. Where should I cut the fabric? 🙂
This is lovely! I’m going to try to make one as well.
May I know where to cut the slits for the armholes?
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I recently made a cape inspired by this post and the similar project in your book. It’s so cozy to wear. Everyone should have one! Thanks for the inspiration. It’s here if you would like to look.
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I love the tutorial. I’m going to make it put of mesh cloth piece.. .. ????????????????