The Christine Cape is a stylish and versatile garment, perfect for layering in cooler weather. This guide consolidates all the steps from the original multi-part tutorial into a single, easy-to-follow resource.

🧵 Materials Needed

  • Pattern: Download the free Christine Cape pattern from Betsy Costura.

  • Fabric: 2.3 meters of medium-weight fabric (e.g., wool, tweed, or linen blends).

  • Lining: 30 cm of lightweight lining fabric.

  • Bias Tape: 12 meters of 2 cm wide bias tape.

  • Buttons: Two 2.5 cm diameter buttons.

  • Thread: Matching thread.betsy.es+10betsy.es+10betsy.es+10betsy.es

✂️ Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preparing the Pattern and Cutting Fabric

  • Print and Assemble Pattern: Print the pattern at 100% scale and assemble it following the provided guidelines.

  • Cutting the Fabric:

    • Fold your fabric with right sides together.

    • Place pattern pieces according to the layout, ensuring the grainline is aligned.

    • Trace around the patterns with tailor’s chalk and mark notches, pocket placements, and button positions.

    • Cut out the fabric pieces carefully.betsy.es

2. Sewing the Shoulders

  • Finish Shoulder Edges:

    • Cut bias tape slightly longer than the shoulder seams.

    • With the garment wrong side up, align the bias tape along the shoulder edge and pin.

    • Sew along the first fold of the bias tape.

    • Fold the bias tape over the raw edge to the right side, encasing the seam.

    • Stitch close to the edge of the bias tape on the right side.

    • Press the seams flat.

  • Join Shoulder Seams:

    • Place front and back pieces right sides together.

    • Pin and sew the shoulder seams with a 1.5 cm seam allowance.

    • Press the seams open.betsy.es+4betsy.es+4betsy.es+4

3. Attaching the Facings

  • Assemble Facings:

    • Join front and back facings at the shoulder seams, right sides together.

    • Sew and press the seams open.

  • Attach Bias Tape to Facings:

    • Apply bias tape to the outer edge of the assembled facings as previously described.

  • Attach Facings to Cape:

    • With wrong sides together, align the facing to the cape’s neckline and front edges.

    • Pin and baste in place.

4. Applying Bias Tape to the Cape Edges

  • Prepare Bias Tape:

    • Starting at the center back neckline, pin the bias tape along the cape’s edge, easing around curves.

    • Trim seam allowances where necessary to reduce bulk.

  • Sew Bias Tape:

    • Sew along the first fold of the bias tape.

    • Clip curves and corners to allow the bias tape to lay flat.

    • Fold the bias tape over to the right side, encasing the raw edge.

    • Stitch close to the edge of the bias tape on the right side.

    • Press the edges for a crisp finish.betsy.es+3betsy.es+3betsy.es+3

5. Constructing and Attaching Pockets

  • Assemble Pockets:

    • Place pocket fabric and lining right sides together, aligning the top edges.

    • Sew the top edge with a 1 cm seam allowance.

    • Press the seam towards the lining.

    • Align the remaining edges, pin, and sew, leaving a 4 cm opening at the bottom.

    • Clip corners and curves, turn the pocket right side out, and press.

  • Attach Pockets to Cape:

    • Try on the cape to determine pocket placement.

    • Pin pockets in place and topstitch close to the edge, securing them to the cape.

6. Adding Buttons

  • Determine Placement:

    • Refer to the pattern for button placement or adjust to your preference.

  • Attach Buttons:

    • Sew buttonholes on one side of the cape.

    • Sew buttons on the opposite side, aligning with the buttonholes.

👗 Final Touches

  • Press the Entire Cape: Ensure all seams and edges are pressed neatly for a professional finish.

  • Try It On: Enjoy your handmade Christine Cape!

For visual guidance and additional tips, refer to the original tutorial series on Betsy Costura.

Source

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