top notch: Thinking about CAPES

Net-a-Porter

It certainly isn't the weather to be thinking about capes. It is the middle of Summer and we are having scorching hot days. But I am.
I have been eyeing off this cape from APC which is currently heavily discounted on net-a-porter.com. If it is reduced again I might need to buy it.
So it was with this little cape sitting in the back of my mind that I read the news excitedly this morning, that Oliver + S (Liesl + Co patterns) have released the digital woodland stroll cape sewing pattern, oh and a matching pattern for little girls. It is very cute and is lined!

Photo courtesy of Oliver + S

I just about clicked BUY, when I thought about the hood that I so love on the APC cape, which is unfortunately missing from the Oliver + S model. I then remembered the New York Cape Pattern by Tessuti which has a hood, but is not lined. Sew brunswick has a lovely version of the New York cape.

PDF New York Cape Pattern (A4 Print At Home)

Photo courtesy of Tessuti

So, a cape has now been added to my 2013 sewing plans. I'm not sure which pattern I'll use or whether it is indeed a realistic plan, but it is on there nonetheless!

8 comments:

2617January 9, 2013 at 9:19 PM
I have seen the Tessuti cape made up and it's really lovely, was almost tempted to buy the pattern myself.
Kirsty BunfieldJanuary 9, 2013 at 9:26 PM
Mmm, 'spose it wouldn't hurt to just buy the pattern and check it out? I will if you will !!
crab&beeJanuary 10, 2013 at 6:36 AM
You were born to wear a cape! I think you should definitely make it!
Kirsty BunfieldJanuary 10, 2013 at 8:14 AM
Just bought the new york cape pattern so I'm one step closer!
2617January 10, 2013 at 9:17 PM
I bought the pattern... it may take me a long time to make it but I will try.
Kirsty BunfieldJanuary 10, 2013 at 9:55 PM
I did too. It will have to wait until I find the perfect fabric. Could be a while.
CarolynJanuary 11, 2013 at 12:25 PM
Oh that net-a-porter cape is so gorgeous, and very you. I really like the dark edging on the pockets and the hood. I hope you do make it!
Kirsty BunfieldJanuary 12, 2013 at 10:17 PM
It is now sold out, so I will HAVE to make it!!