Vogue 8959 Gray Wool Cape

This may have been the most expensive item I've ever sewn.  But sooooo worth it!  I can not believe I bought this pattern for $15.00 from the Vogue website in November, bought the fabric the same week, and sewed it up within a month!  Now that is progress!

Vogue 8959

I cut out a size XL and did not make a muslin.  The cape sewed up very easily and the directions are pretty simple.  I started out wanting View C, the long version but after realizing that it would drag the ground, I cut off 6" of the pattern.  The cape comes to mid/lower calf length and I like it.

This fabric has a luxurious, soft hand.  I love both the feel and the color.

Vogue 8959 Gray Wool Cape

I purchased some polyester/nylon lining and when I received it I did not like it at all.  I thought that this polyester charmeuse felt more luxurious like the gray fabric and made a better match.

Charmeuse lining

Back View

Arm slits

Arm Slits

I purchased the fabric from Fabric Mart Fabrics from a Flash Sale ad back in November.  I was NOT disappointed at all.  The fabric was beautiful.  The only thing was that it's very  H-E-A-V-Y!!  That's not a bad thing but the completed cape weighs in at 4.9lbs!

4yds @$6.99 = $27.96

4yds @ $3.50 = $14.00

Buttons were purchased at Hobby Lobby for $3.97 for the pair.  The total for the cape including the pattern purchase was $57.94.  I think that is the most expensive items I've ever sewn.  But I LOVE it!

Vogue 8959 Gray Wool Cape

I need to start some strength training in preparing to wear my wonderful, heavy, wool cape.........

UPDATE:

It was  finally cold enough for me to wear the cape for Christmas Sunday Service at Church.  I received so many compliments on the cape and it was very warm.

Chilly Sunday Church Service

I sewed this cape before January so I am not counting this towards my fabric stash use.  I also have another item that won't be counted.

Until next time..................

Bonnie