Sew A Children'S Cape

You'll be a superhero when you make a cape for your child.

Superheroes. Kids absolutely love them. Unfortunately, with their growing popularity, superhero costumes can be expensive. Therefore, making your own superhero cape makes economic sense and also allows for some creative expression on your part. You can create either a basic cape using a sewing machine or needle and thread, or you can make the most elaborate cape you can imagine.

Instructions

1. Purchase material that is approximately 14 inches by 20 inches. The size will vary depending on the size of the child and how long you want the cape to be. For superhero capes, satin is a good choice of material.

2. Fold the material in half lengthwise. Based on the approximate measurement of 14 inches by 20 inches, the material will now appear to be 7 inches by 20 inches.

3. Pin the material together 3/4 of the way down the open 20-inch long side.

4. Round the corner of the 20-inch long side by cutting downward from where the pins stop. There are two layers to cut through as the material is folded in half. Remove the pins and unfold the material.

5. Lay the fabric right side down and sew a hem around all edges except for the top. The top is the part of the material that was not rounded.

6. Fold the top over approximately 2 inches. Iron where you folded to create a crease.

7. Open the fold and place a length of ribbon just under the crease. The ribbon will be the tie for the cape, so make it long enough to go around your child's neck comfortably.

8. Fold again on the same line and pin in place.

9. Sew a straight stitch just below the ribbon. Be careful not to sew the ribbon. Sew a second line below the first to help reinforce the stitching.

10. Tie knots in either end of the ribbon big enough to keep the ribbon from slipping out of the holes.

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