DIY Fleece Poncho/Cape | Manifest Destiny

Cheers for the first DIY of the new year! Here's something that will keep cute and cozy for the rest of winter. Hope you like it!
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[@that_one_kid901]

Aww you said fold it hotdog and then hamburger! Someone who finally speaks my language ❤️

[@bridgettedickelson2630]

Must be a teacher.

[@kgoak5765]

Love the calm music and your instructions!

[@TheManifestDestiny_]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@SpicyGhoulette]

Adding the scarf portion with the hood is absolutely genius! Don’t think I’ve ever seen that before 😮 what a great idea! And there’s POCKETS?! On a CAPE?! Count me in please! I’m just about to start teaching myself quilting and eBay keeps showing me really cheap bags of colourful felt scraps for sale. I’m so tempted to make a rainbow patchwork hooded scarf cape now 🌈😆

[@iron883cd]

i like that you show everything. so there are no mistake made thanks

[@lyndon5225]

I just made it. It came out great!

[@erinwalter233]

great video! thanks

[@kelleyallen2984]

How stunning was that. And your sewing is so beautiful.

[@lindsayannereis6595]

Making this one now for my husband and I'm really enjoying it ☺

[@TheManifestDestiny_]

Love to hear that your husband is into it. Let me know how it turns out!

[@deebieg]

Very nice. Thank you for sharing.

[@lindagillespie6556]

Nice job

[@mrscoolwhipp]

Wonderful!

[@erinkeenan7956]

love it!

[@user-dt4qe8hk3u]

thank you :3

[@kibaileyb]

your beautiful.. thanks for the help

[@cheyennecoleman3367]

My favorite tutorial for a poncho Iv'e found, I'll be using your tutorial once pay day comes

[@TheManifestDestiny_]

Yes! Get ready for the season, you won't regret it 😉

[@ninablott7674]

can i use a thinner fabric? And how did you decide the measurements? i want to make this, but i don't know if the measurements you chose will be right for me.

[@TheManifestDestiny_]

You can absolutely use a lighter fabric. I would still go for something with a little weight just for body, drape, and warmth. I chose the measurements based on my arm span. I measured my span from wrist to wrist for the width. The length is just the width of the fabric uncut, i.e fleece comes in 58"-60" width so I just left that as it was. You can adjust for your height and arm span and the steps will still be the same 🙂

[@idlyidle11]

I’m so excited to try this! Can you explain a little on how to draw the hood? I saw your blog post and read it 14” (I’m guessing the straight edge that closest to your face?) from top to bottom but what is the 21”? Thanks!

[@TheManifestDestiny_]

The 21" is the curve from your forehead to where the hood connects to the body. I copied the hood from a hoodie that I own which can work too. Hope this helps! 💕

[@kayalahyapahshalyadah3409]

Sis....I just love your hair. Hair like wool🤗

[@isabellalara252]

hey! I didn´t quite understoood the part of the scarf , how do you sewed it with the poncho and the hood? why is it have to be 6" by 57" width of fabric and not only the length of the neck? hopefully you can answer

[@TheManifestDestiny_]

I attached the scarf to the side of the hood, then sewed the hood to the poncho. You can really make the scarf however wide and long that you want. I did 6 inches because it's not too wide or narrow, and 57 inches long because that's the width of my fabric so it was easier to cut AND it makes it long enough to wrap around my neck like an actual scarf. Hope this helps!

[@sewsic]

Hi! I looked through the link and there is nothing there. I really do love this poncho

[@TheManifestDestiny_]

Hi Sheka! The link is here: themanifestdestiny.com/journal/f/fleece-poncho . It must've changed when I redid my website, so sorry about that confusion. This poncho is definitely a favorite of mine as well!

[@chiaandsue]

@@TheManifestDestiny_ that link does not work, could you post it again please😊?

[@Fcamila100]

Link doesn't work

[@tess4215]

what kind of fabric do u use for this?

[@TheManifestDestiny_]

I used fleece

[@dragonnoodle5830]

The link doesn't work 😐

[@TheManifestDestiny_]

Thanks for letting me know. I'm in the process of rebuilding my website

[@caseydillah]

Do you have a new link to the pattern? Love this tutorial and want to make it🤩 so cute

[@TheManifestDestiny_]

I'll have one up by tomorrow and comment w/ the link. I'm so glad you love it ❤️

[@TheManifestDestiny_]

Hopefully this helps themanifestdestiny.com/f/fleece-poncho

[@caseydillah]

Thank you!!!

[@mayawallace7627]

I see the measurements but is there an actual pattern that we can print? I’m so excited to make this. 💛 Yellow is my favorite color.

[@Fcamila100]

The link doesn't work😢

[@cheryleandrews2643]

Where do i get the pattern or measurements for poncho?

[@TheManifestDestiny_]

You can find them at the link in the description box

[@FaeLunar]

I want to make this but I dont have a machine, I hope i wont be too hard to hand sew :c

[@TheManifestDestiny_]

The main parts shouldn't. The extra little things like the pockets and the scarf may be a little tedious but achievable with time. Go for it!

[@kimclarke4963]

i clicked on link I don't see the fleece ponch and measurements

[@TheManifestDestiny_]

I just updated it, try it again and let me know if it doesn't work.

[@kimclarke4963]

@@TheManifestDestiny_ got it now thank u now to try it

[@Fcamila100]

​@Manifest Destiny Link doesn't work. Please please send it again. I need this poncho. I am travelling to the US from Kenya, and it is 🥶