digital forest path cape sewing pattern
Take a little stroll in this simple, chic, fully-lined cape. With buttons (or snaps) at the sides and the front, it's easy on and off, and comfortable to wear when there's a little chill in the air.
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Digital Patterns
This style is provided as a digital pattern. It may be printed on both home printers (using either 8 1/2" x 11" or A4 paper) and at service bureaus that handle 36" wide sheets. When you complete your order, you will be provided with a unique code to instantly download the pattern. See our digital product policy for full details.
Printing Information, Sizes 6M-4:
- Instructions: 10 pages
- Tiled pattern pieces: 9 pages
- 36-inch pattern sheets: 1 page
- A0 pattern sheets: not available for this pattern
Printing Information, Sizes 5-12:
- Instructions: 10 pages
- Tiled pattern pieces: 13 pages
- 36-inch pattern sheets: 1 page
- A0 pattern sheets: not available for this pattern
Description
Take a little stroll in this simple, chic, fully-lined cape. With buttons (or snaps) at the sides and the front, it's easy on and off, and comfortable to wear when there's a little chill in the air.
Looking to make a matching cape for yourself? Try the Liesl + Co. Woodland Stroll Cape pattern.
Skills Used
Each of our patterns calls on a unique set of sewing skills. Haven't ever done one of these things before? Don't worry. We'll walk you through it, step by step.
After successfully sewing this pattern, you will have developed the following skills: buttonholes, curved seams, and lining.
Suggested Fabrics
Cape: Wool coating, wool melton, velveteen (cotton velvet), moleskin, or corduroy.
Lining: Rayon, acetate, polyester, China silk, or cotton lawn. (Note that slippery linings work well for this pattern.)
Notions
Lightweight fusible interfacing, coordinating thread, five 1" buttons and/or five snaps.
Fabric Guide (fabric width: 55–60"; lining width: 45")
SIZE 6-12 M 12-18 M 18-24 M 2T 3T 4 Fabric A 3/4 yard 3/4 yard 3/4 yard 3/4 yard 3/4 yard 3/4 yard Lining 3/4 yard 3/4 yard 3/4 yard 3/4 yard 1 yard 1 yard
SIZE 5 6 7 8 10 12 Fabric A 1 yard 1 yard 1 yard 1 yard 1 1/4 yards 1 1/4 yards Lining 1 1/4 yards 1 1/4 yards 1 1/4 yards 1 1/4 yards 1 1/2 yards 1 1/2 yards
Finished Measurements
SIZE 6-12 M 12-18 M 18-24 M 2T 3T 4 Length * 13 1/2" 14" 14 1/2" 15" 15 1/2" 16 1/4" Hip, Buttoned 20 1/2" 21 1/2" 22 1/2" 23 1/2" 24 1/2" 26"
SIZE 5 6 7 8 10 12 Length * 17" 17 3/4" 18 1/2" 19 1/2" 20 1/4" 21" Hip, Buttoned 27 1/2" 28 1/2" 29 1/2" 30 1/2" 32" 33" * Measured from shoulder at neck
English System Size Chest
(in)Waist
(in)Hip
(in)Height
(in)Weight
(lbs)6-12M 19 19 ½ 19 ½ 27-29 17-22 12-18M 19 ¾ 20 ½ 20 ½ 29-31 22-27 18-24M 20 ½ 21 21 31-33 27-30 2T 21 21 22 33-36 30-33 3T 21 ½ 21 23 36-39 33-36 4 22 ½ 21 ½ 24 39-42 36-39 5 23 ½ 22 25 ½ 42-45 39-44 6 24 ½ 22 ½ 26 ½ 45-49 45-55 7 25 ½ 23 27 ½ 49-52 56-64 8 26 ½ 23 ½ 28 ½ 52-54 65-72 10 28 24 30 54-56 73-77 12 29 25 31 ½ 56-58 78-82 Metric System Size Chest
(cm)Waist
(cm)Hip
(cm)Height
(cm)Weight
(kg)6-12M 48 50 50 69-74 8-10 12-18M 50 52 51 74-79 10-12 18-24M 52 53 56 79-84 12-14 2T 53 53 56 84-91 14-15 3T 55 53 58 91-99 15-16 4 57 55 61 99-107 16-18 5 60 56 65 107-114 18-20 6 62 57 67 114-124 20-25 7 65 58 70 124-132 25-29 8 67 60 72 132-137 29-33 10 71 61 76 137-142 33-35 12 74 64 80 142-147 35-37 Average rating: (5 of 5) based on 10 reviews
Fabulous!Reviewed by Katriona Main (✓ Verified Buyer) on 06/20/2021I used a coated cotton for the outer and some leftover patterned linen for the lining. Silver snaps completed the look! The outcome was a beautiful rain cape for our 18-month old grand-daughter. I made it is size 2T because she is quite tall. Sadly, I've yet to see her in it but hope to very shortly - perhaps this weekend, if it is raining. A very simple and straight-forward pattern with very stylish results. I think it's time to make the adult version for me!Was this helpful?Easy and exquisite!Reviewed by jane doe (✓ Verified Buyer) on 01/05/2017I was surprised to find that the pink wool I ordered to make the Forest Cape was double-sided. With a lovely dark-blue plaid on its flip side and no scratch factor whatsoever, I decided to skip lining it. I entertained the possiblity of doing a reversible cape--and I'd encourage others to try it--but at the end of the day the wool layers proved to be unsplitable (or maybe I couldn't finesse it). With Liesl's kind encouragement, I left out the facing. I used a nice linen binding (much nicer than it sounds) to cover the inside seams, knitted wool binding to cover the raw edges around the cape (the wool binding's a hard find but well worth the effort), and old-fashioned wooden buttons. Most everyone on my sewing site who's made the Forest Cape wants to graduate to the adult-version Woodland Stroll cape; I'm definitely in that camp.1 of 1 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?digital forest path cape sewing patternReviewed by Lori on 12/20/2016loved sewing this pattern. I upcycled a large scarf and lined it with bambi flannel. It turned out quite nice. The instructions were clear and easy to follow. I did use snaps instead of buttons. I love pdf's - keeping the pattern and having the variety of size options is really nice!Was this helpful?love it!Reviewed by Elizabeth (✓ Verified Buyer) on 08/21/2016I just sewed this cape for my 3 year old. It took me about 5 hours, with many interruptions from my family. The directions are clear, and it's so easy to have just 3 pattern pieces. I made her a size 4T, as the 3T pattern would have given her less than 2 inches of ease at the hips, and she has a long torso. The 4T fits very nicely. I used wool for the outside, and cotton for the lining.Was this helpful?Great patternReviewed by Lauralee (✓ Verified Buyer) on 11/19/2015I used this pattern to make an Evie costume (from Descendants), and it was perfect! I love how Oliver + S patterns give such professional results every time. I also am glad that there is a skill taught for each pattern. I have learned a great deal about tailoring and clothes construction because of Oliver + S patterns. This pattern is so lovely and so cozy that I am making the child's version for my two girls' Christmas coats and the adult version as a gift for my sisters and for my elder daughter's and my Christmas coats.1 of 1 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?Easy pattern with professional finishReviewed by Zoe on 12/15/2014Once again a great pattern. Very easy to follow and got fantastic results. My dd wore it to a family celebration and got lots of compliments. Need to make the adult one next!Was this helpful?wonderful pattern!Reviewed by Marta on 12/14/2014As usually this pattern by O+S was a "sewing lesson"! Even if it was a quite easy and fast project I have learn a couple of new sewing technics. The fitting is perfect but the sizing is a little bit small. Though my daughters are not big, I made size 6 for my 5 year old and size 8 for my 7 year old.2 of 2 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?Lovely pattern, love the resultReviewed by Katie on 10/21/2014The pattern was easy to follow and the end result is lovely. This was my first attempt at a lined garment and the directions made it easy. The curved neck piece was a bit confusing but not impossible. I made the cape in a plaid for my 1 year old niece and she loves it!Was this helpful?Digital forest capeReviewed by Delores Febres on 10/17/2014This pattern was a joy to make. The instructions were very clear and concise. My only problem was I placed the side buttons on the inside next to the lining instead of the outside. Of course I had to remove them and place them correctly.Was this helpful?Great Cape!Reviewed by Cynthia on 10/12/2014I love your instructions.Was this helpful?From the Discussion Forums
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