A Short Hooded Cape

From a simple pattern, I made a hooded cape for a friend at work.  It was almost a full circle cape, which was too full for what he wanted, so I modified it to a 3/4 circle cape. I used McCall's M5957 Costume pattern. Get your hands on that pattern if you're interested in making capes.

I tried on the hood before attaching it to make sure it would be big enough.

I tried the whole thing on to make sure the length was correct.

I ended up lining it because the Jute fabric he had chosen was REALLY itchy!

Luckily, I had this extra clasp hanging around that I bought from a leather & sewing supply store

 

And here's the cape on my friend at work, dressed as the long lost twin brother of Michonne from Walking Dead.

Cleopatra Costume Photos

Completed Costume

Here's a photo taken at work, where the costume contest took place. I won 2nd place!

Cleopatra Elizabeth Taylor Style Headdress

Finally finished! It's not the sturdiest, but since the contest is indoors, it should be okay. A strong wind could break the Feather Sun Disc off its mount.

Cleopatra Headdress

Here is the nearly complete headdress. The crown is attached and so are all the hair twists and gold bullion fringe. It's not exactly like the Elizabeth Taylor one, but pretty close. Next, I will be attaching the gold feather Sun Disc part.

Headdress With Gold Bullion Fringe

I was up until midnight attaching these gold bullion fringe "falls". Soon I'll be able to permanently attach the crown. I'm getting very worn out with this project.

The Headdress Update

The feather-sun-disc piece isn't attached yet, but here's how it will look in place.