I gave this little cape to Grace for Christmas, but haven't been able to photograph or share it until now. I had fun printing up and including the Little Red Riding Hood story as I knew my thrill seeker would love a scary story to go with her new gift.
I found the pattern for the cape with the ric rac detailing in a darling little book called "Making Children's Clothes" by Emma Hardy. I used a deep red velvet rather than felt and lined the cape with the same Michael Miller apple fabric that is used in the book (could not resist!!) I also added a hood.
On a whim, I tried the beaded pearl machine embroidery around the entire perimeter of the cape and hood and fell IN LOVE with the look. I knew right after I finished this little number that I wanted to somehow incorporate that embroidery stitch into one of the garments for Project Run and Play (I ended up using it on the Sunday's Child coat for Outerwear week, also on velvet, remember?). The contrast of the smooth satin embroidery against the plush velvet is just beautiful.
Grace was excited for a photo shoot opportunity and loaded up her basket with apples. Olivia prowled on the outskirts as the wolf and swiped an apple or two, which was not appreciated by Little Red Riding Hood.
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what a great idea to use that apple fabric as the lining !
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! I've been toying with the idea of making a hooded cape for Mina, after seeing yours I'm definitely going to do it. I never considered using velvet. I'm kind of a cotton girl. I guess it's time for me to step out of my comfort zone. Thank you so much for sharing this awesome project & those cute photos!
ReplyDeleteAdorable! I have that same book and have wanted to make that cape. I love the velvet.
ReplyDeleteOh this is just so adorable sweetie, I must make one for my little one!! Into my pinboard this will go!! Hugs and thank you for sharing! Just adorable!
ReplyDeleteI'm sitting here reading blogs with my Grace sitting on my lap---she LOVES the pictures of your Grace in her Red Riding Hood Cape. What a darling cape---and the velvet is awesome.
ReplyDeleteEverything you make is darling.
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CUTE! Love the embroidery stitch and apple lining. What a sweet little cape. :)
ReplyDeleteAs I've said before, I just LOVE looking at your blog! It's SO MUCH **FUN** !! :D You intrigued my curiosity... I wish you would have shown at least *one* little picture of the *matching* book you made :) You're so creative :) Your sweet little girls must have SO MUCH fun!! :)
ReplyDeleteWow that is gorgeous! Just started following and love it!
ReplyDeleteI just LOVE it! Sooooo cute!!!
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This is SO sweet! I have had my eye on the capes in the Oliver + S little things to sew and meg's sew liberated for quite awhile! Hopefully, as my little one gets older, I can make one for him, too! :)
ReplyDeleteVery adorable, I've pinned it to make later! Thanks!
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