For my son’s Lego Batman party, I wanted to make capes for each of the kids that were coming. I needed this project to be inexpensive and relatively uncomplicated. I knew I wanted to use felt because you don’t have to do anything to the raw edges. So, a trip to Jo Ann’s was in order.
I ended up sewing the capes two different ways, and each was really easy. It took less than 10 minutes to sew one cape. It ended up taking me a little over 2 hours to make all 12 and that was only because my sewing machine and I were not getting along!
Supplies needed (to make one cape):
- 3/4 yard of felt (36 – 44″ wide)
- 1 yard coordinating ribbon (mine was 1/4″ wide)
- Coordinating thread
- Sewing machine
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I cut along the folded edge first, following the fold that was there from buying the fabric. Then I folded the fabric in half and cut. |
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4 capes from 1 1/2 yards of 72″ felt |
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Middle of ribbon pinned to middle of gathered edge |
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See how the little gap in the presser foot is directly over the cut edge of the fabric? This way you sew straight and the zig zag stitch completely covers the raw edge. |
- 1 1/2 yards of 72″ felt in three colors – $13.47 {it was on sale for $2.99}
- 3 rolls of 1/4″ ribbon – $1.50
- I bought the Essentials Narrow Satin Ribbon (10 yards)
- Thread – Already had
- TOTAL COST:
$14.97{I had a 20% off my entire purchase coupon}$11.98
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Jamie says
great tutorial. Even though I have two girls, they are huge superhero/ comic book fans. I would love for you to stop by and link up your project to More the Merrier Monday. It lasts through Wednesday so you have plenty of time to link up.
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J's mom says
I love this. Please link it to my linky party & anything else you have to share. Thanks, Peggy.
https://diycraftstomake.blogspot.com/2011/10/whacha-work-up-wednesday-weekly-linky_25.html
Erin says
Thanks for the great tutorials! I used both the capes and masks, using stiffened felt for the masks. I decided to use the same template to cut out (from unstiffened felt) masks, minus the eyeholes, to glue onto the backs of the capes, for an added Batman touch. You were such a help!
Lauras Crafty Life says
Glad these helped you! That is a great idea to use the template for the cape! Have a great weekend.