McCall's 5764

Description:  Loose fitting, unlined, waist or hip length capelet has collar variations and front buttonhole and button closures; capelets C, D have belt and faced openings and back loop for belt; capelet D has optional topstitching on collar.

I made view D.

Sizing: 8 to 18 and 18W to 24W

Instructions:  The instructions are for an unlined cape.  I wanted add a lining, so I didn't follow all the instructions

Likes/dislikes:  I wanted to make a capelet, thought this would look very nice with anything from skirts to jeans and boots.  This pattern had good reviews at PR, so I thought I would give it a try.  I wanted a capelet with a belt, which this McCall's pattern had. 

Changes:  I added 2" to the length.  With this change, I lowered the belt openings and belt loop by 1".  Also, I lined the capelet, not fond of wool directly on my skin, plus it just looks better.  I also  made welt buttonholes, using the instructions from Claire Shaeffer's High Fashion Sewing Secrets.  I have only made welt buttonholes once before, but this time I was quite pleased and feel I finally have an understanding of how to be successful making these.

Fabric:  A wool from fabric.com, lining from Fashion Fabrics Club

Conclusion:  I think this will be fun to wear and something quite different in my coat closet. 

I will get a picture of me wearing my cape this week.