{"product_id":"sew-your-own-custom-cape-thursday-sept-10th-17th-4-30-pm-7-30-pm","title":"Sew Your Own Custom Cape |Thursday, Sept 10th \u0026 17th | 4:30 PM-7:30 PM","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreate a beautiful custom cape just in time for fall! Using \u003cstrong\u003eSimplicity S8771\u003c\/strong\u003e, you'll create your own version by choosing your fabric, length, hood style, and finishing details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis two-part class will guide you through fitting, cutting, construction, hood assembly, hemming, and professional finishing techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaught by Danielle Priest. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a passion for education and building community, Danielle has shared her expertise through classes and workshops on everything from beginner sewing to operating speciality machines, textile selection and care, pattern drafting, and fabric embellishment techniques at conventions and sewing shops across multiple states. Although she adores vintage fashion, it her love of costumes and the challenge of creation that brought her to the sewing world. Danielle’s meticulously crafted costumes have competed and won awards across the country and her carefully recreated Star Wars costumes can often be seen at local community and charity events with the Lucasfilm affiliated costume guilds. Above all, she finds the most joy in the challenge inherit to her creations and the community experiences they unlock. Galleries of her work can be found at her website: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sewthisishow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.sewthisishow.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePattern\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimplicity S8771 – Unisex Capes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease purchase your pattern before class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSession One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview the pattern and select your cape style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake measurements and determine length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare and cut your fabric\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin cape construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSew the main seams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn techniques specific to your chosen fabric\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cape will hang between classes, allowing the fabric to settle before the final hem is completed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSession Two\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstruct and attach the hood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd your chosen closure and finishing details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLevel and finish the hem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete your custom cape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Fabrics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, we recommend fabrics approximately \u003cstrong\u003e60\" wide\u003c\/strong\u003e, such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoiled wool, wool Melton or wool blends\u003c\/strong\u003e – warm, structured and classic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGabardine or twill suiting\u003c\/strong\u003e – lighter with beautiful drape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVelvet or stretch fabrics\u003c\/strong\u003e – soft, luxurious and dramatic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYardage will depend on your selected pattern view, size, fabric width and desired length. Please refer to the pattern envelope for exact yardage requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSupplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimplicity S8771 pattern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFabric according to pattern requirements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoordinating thread\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppropriate sewing machine needles for your fabric\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFabric scissors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePins or clips\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring tape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFabric marking tools\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppropriate presser foot for your chosen fabric\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStabilizer and\/or coordinating single-fold bias tape as needed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesired closure or clasp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSewing machine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tutti Fabrics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51747610099990,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/6384\/4886\/files\/Screenshot2026-08-22at3.55.31PM.png?v=1787428537","url":"https:\/\/www.tuttifabrics.com\/products\/sew-your-own-custom-cape-thursday-sept-10th-17th-4-30-pm-7-30-pm","provider":"Tutti Fabrics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}