Hi all,
I have had an unusual request. And while I don't normally sew for others, there are good reasons I am entertaining this.
I have a friend whose daughter has sensory issues. (As my daughter has these, trying to accommodate them in dressing is a great challenge and arouses both my sympathy and empathy.)
The cape would be a great solution to a child who simply cannot stand the restricted feelings that come with a winter coat.
So a couple of issue:
1) Can I lengthen the arms a bit while keeping the cape line? This would be a substitute for a winter coat. Not ideal, but is better than refusing a coat altogether.
2) She needs weight. We joke about how if it were like an xray apron, she would be thrilled. Basically it can be heavy but needs to be loose and soft. I think the arm mobility is the issue.
So what types of inner lining do you suggest that would give both extra warmth and weight?
The outside can be wool. The inside fleece. But the inner layer? Something heavy for a bit of a compression type feel.