{"id":51885,"date":"2015-12-01T10:14:10","date_gmt":"2015-12-01T15:14:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/?p=51885"},"modified":"2015-11-30T04:18:07","modified_gmt":"2015-11-30T09:18:07","slug":"sew-tell-rachels-woodland-stroll-cape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2015\/12\/sew-tell-rachels-woodland-stroll-cape.html","title":{"rendered":"sew + tell: rachel\u2019s woodland stroll cape"},"content":{"rendered":"

Surprise! Finally some sewing for me. I\u2019ve had a Woodland Stroll Cape on my sewing list for far too long, over a year! Well, I finally got around to it last week. I guess if I had to describe my style it would be “over scheduled mom-on-the-go.” I\u2019m often driving in three different directions with having three kids in three different schools. So I almost always grab jeans and a t-shirt and run out the door. When it gets colder outside I also reach for a hoodie, cardigan, or jacket. Now I\u2019ve got my new cape as another option!<\/p>\n

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\"Liesl<\/a>
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\nProject Details<\/strong>
\nPattern:<\/strong> Liesl + Co. Woodland Stroll Cape<\/a>
\nFabric:<\/strong> Ralph Lauren wool\/cashmere\/angora in navy that I scored for only $20 per yard (which was 50% off)! The lining is a quilted thermal fabric.
\nNotions:<\/strong> Sew-on snaps, buttons<\/p>\n

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\"Liesl<\/a><\/p>\n

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Did the fabric work well?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The fabrics were a dream to work with and they worked perfectly for this project. If you live in an area where it gets cold, I recommend trying a quilted thermal fabric for the lining.<\/p>\n


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How did the sewing go?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I was already familiar with the construction since I made the girl version before, a Forest Path Cape<\/a> for my daughter last year<\/a> in black wool.<\/p>\n

By making my cape in a solid color, there was no pattern matching needed (like there would be with plaids or stripes) which made everything go quicker and easier.<\/p>\n

What are the best parts?<\/strong><\/p>\n

My cape is nice and toasty warm thanks to the quilted thermal lining. Another bonus is that adding this cape makes a jeans and t-shirt outfit more chic. Last, but not least, this cape goes with so many things that I\u2019ll be able to easily wear it with other types of clothing. I look forward to wearing it every fall and spring whenever there is a little chill in the air.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for more inspiration or fabric suggestions for the Woodland Stroll Cape, check these out:<\/p>\n