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Make a beautiful butterfly cape in no time!
This one stitch cape is super easy to make and only takes 1.5 yards of fabric!

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  • How to make a cape / cloak. Beautiful Butterfly Cape - Step 1
    Step 1

    Sewing machine
    E-6000 Fabri-Fuse
    E-6000 Stitchless
    1 1/2 yards of 60" wide fabric
    1 1/2 yards of 60" wide lining
    1/2 yard of butterfly print fabric
    Scissors
    Sequins
    Straight pins
    Iron
    Measuring tape

  • How to make a cape / cloak. Beautiful Butterfly Cape - Step 2
    Step 2

    Fold your fabric in half lengthwise
    Fold down one end 13"
    Measuring 4" from the corner, draw a 1/4 circle and cut it out
    *This will be your neckline
    Unfold the fabric and cut up the 9" fold

  • How to make a cape / cloak. Beautiful Butterfly Cape - Step 3
    Step 3

    Place the cut fabric on top of the lining and pin all the way around
    Cut the lining so it matches the cut fabric
    Stitch both pieces together using 1/2 seam allowance and leaving an 8" wide hole
    *The hole is so that you can turn it right side out
    Clip all of the corners and around the curve of the neckline
    Turn right side out and press flat

  • How to make a cape / cloak. Beautiful Butterfly Cape - Step 4
    Step 4

    Cut out several fabric butterflies
    Figure out your placement on the cape
    Coat the backs of the butterflies with E-6000 Stitchless and iron in place

  • Step 5

    Watch the video tutorial here:

  • How to make a cape / cloak. Beautiful Butterfly Cape - Step 6
    Step 6

    Glue sequins on the butterflies with E-6000 Fabri-Fuse to give them more sparkle
    Glue a 2" long piece of Velcro the to cape for a closure
    Hand stitch the 8" long hole closed
    Let everything dry overnight

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