DIY Hooded Cloak Tutorial - How to sew a lined, hooded cape

[@Celcey24]

Even many years later, this is still the best cloak tutorial I've found. Thank you so much!

[@chilopodafreutsichwieeinsc3969]

CENTIMETERS! CENTIMETERS! SHE'S USING THEM! OMG THANK YOU!

[@TheFighterfemme]

I watched about four other cape making tutorials before finding yours, and I have to say yours was probably the most helpful and clear, thank you!

[@Findingstorybooklandfun]

Thank you! I am so glad it was helpful!

[@16thArchangel]

Okay im not even 3 minutes into the video and you are the ONLY one who has shown what to do at the BOTTOM OF THE CLOAK!! (curving it by measuring the way you do) THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@espem88]

Still the most clear cloak tutorial on YT! Thank you!

[@jamiereynolds3407]

I love how you can see what your doing in your mind and draw it out..... I never see other people do that, I have sewed some pretty fancy dresses for my daughter and have never bought a pattern, as long as I have a “good idea of what I want” I can do it. I have found that totally freaks people out. This was so much easier for me to understand compared to watching a person use a pattern.... thank you, I am watching these videos so that I can visualize a cape and then sew one.... thank you!

[@shanowamathieson2370]

I love seeing your bubby at the end of the video! So adorable!

[@SmithandTubbsy]

Great Tutorial for the cloak! But I have to admit, my favorite part was the little bloopers at the end with the kids. So cute!

[@Findingstorybooklandfun]

Mine too!

[@flyktus]

Truly the most helpful video of sewing I've seen so far. Thank you!

[@suehall7120]

Thank you so much, this the clearest tutorial I’ve seen and now I’ve made a cloak for a small Star Wars fan. I love the background chatter from your little son too, so many times I’ve made things with children at my feet too. thanks again.

[@sonictsunami391]

Your little girl is such an adorable princess in her new cloak! Love the kiddos and the tutorial.

[@carmenroupp653]

Re watching this and more then likely will watch it ten more times before I even lay my scissors to the cloth. I have a couple or more of these to make. Thank you for showing me some nice tips that other videos that have made cloaks left out or did not do at all.

[@victorianicodemus5488]

I LOVE THIS LADY!!! This is by far THE BEST instructional video, I have ever seen! THANK YOU!

[@Findingstorybooklandfun]

You're welcome! Are there any other tutorials I could make that would help you with any projects?

[@thelmaduffey1486]

Awesome! That hand stitch is called a blind stitch. You are amazing . Thank you for sharing 😊

[@encouragingword1172]

You Rock!!! Watched several videos but no one would make clear about which sides were being put together, etc! Sounds so basic but for beginners very important! Thank you! Beautiful cape! I can do this. The pattern l bought was a confusing nightmare!

[@nefelikousi9782]

I admire your consentration with little kids running arround. That is a skill!

[@rosiegallagher7092]

Brilliant! So clear and helpful thank you so much for posting this - just made my niece a very sweet Red Riding Hood cape. And all making my own pattern.

[@amazingandrogen]

This is.. magic. 0.o My brain can't quite get over how simple you made that!

[@judyhowell6742]

Thank you so much for this video!! I started a cloak for Halloween but stopped mid way through. Now I will go ahead and finish it. You baby is so cute.

[@NancyAnneMartin]

GREAT tutorial! I have to admire 1.) Your ability to give instruction with a small child running around. I would have been talking gibberish! And b.) Your editing. We've done some cooking videos, and I think my husband has the hardest job filming and editing. So my hat is off to your husband, and I'm sure my husband would high-five him! :-)

[@Findingstorybooklandfun]

Thank you so much, Nancy!

[@Whitney_Sews]

Beautiful cloak!

[@sarahs3988]

Thank you so much for such a wonderful tutorial. I am helping my 10 year old male one of these for his sister for Christmas. This was my favorite cloak I saw on KZbin, and your instructions are so helpful. We got our prices cut and can't wait to sew!

[@jamiereynolds3407]

I bought a super soft blanket from Walmart and made my daughter a comfy beautiful cloak! Thank you for your simple directions!

[@laundryroom9270]

Wow that was such a great cloak. I hand sew but never really tried big pieces like this. You made want to try since my Kindergartener is having a storybook parade at school on Halloween.

[@samanthacunningham4510]

this is a great tutorial. I have no clothing sewing experience (quilter only) and found the visuals easy to follow, in-depth enough, and the end product was very appealing. I made 2 lined cloaks for young men doing LARP and they look awesome. Thank you!

[@FiveCentDenoms]

Thank you. I purchased B5819 and I was totally lost. Fortunately, you made sense of everything. You are a gem. ❤️️

[@MrSteveandjewels]

This is such an excellent tutorial! I am going to use it to make a cape for a ball-jointed doll, but I think the idea will be the same. You really have a lot of talent. Thank you for posting this.

[@bonnierobbins4230]

Wonderful job! God bless you and family! Awesome material choices! Bonnie Ohio

[@JesseJamesBeads]

Thank you so much for this! I'm a super novice but feeling very strong about making my Harry Potter (Slytherin House!). So many thanks to you and the other makers here on KZbin helping to make sewing ventures less scary. This video was very helpful with learning how to line the cloak. Thanks!

[@Findingstorybooklandfun]

Thank you! I am so glad to help.

[@clarem6627]

I love that you explain lots of details as you go. So many tutorials don't do this and it is very beneficial! Thank you! Very well done. You are talented at explaining what you are doing clearly!

[@Findingstorybooklandfun]

Thanks so much! Are there any other tutorials I could make that would help you with any projects?

[@scarlette9964]

OMG!!! This tutorial is so to the point!!! I'm definately going to try this out (even if I know next to nothing about sewing). Thank you!!!! Please make more videos! =D can you make a tutorial on how to add arm holes to the cloak?

[@rominagrigoras654]

This was a great video, I loves seeing your little ones in the video, although I have a cape pattern, I was looking for a video so I would have a better understanding of how to make a cape for my little one, and seeing your son made me laugh so much, as my daughter is about the same age as he was when you filmed this! Beautiful cape, thank you for the video!

[@chansachongo4486]

Best and easiest tutorial by far! Thank you

[@MASTERSAIS]

Thank you. I was able to make my first cape today. Found a pirate's of the Caribbean blanket and it's coming out just great thanks to you and your family for the education and entertainment the Greatest KZbin how-to 👌🙌

[@aurorad3522]

excellent tips for how to figure out how much one needs to measure out in their free form pattern. thanks a bunch!

[@Findingstorybooklandfun]

Thanks so much Aurora!

[@Irideika]

What a fantastic tutorial! Good job! (and thank you for posting it!)

[@KikiChaos33]

"He's already had like 3 or 4..." 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Thanks for the awesome tutorial!

[@AndreaBoltWaxingCrescent]

Excellent tutorial, I found it on your website first. I'm a novice at sewing and was able to make an adult sized hooded cloak for me (Little Red Riding Hood) and a child sized cape for my daughter (Anna's green cape from Frozen). Both turned out beautifully and I'm going to make more for this Halloween. Thank you for this video!

[@Findingstorybooklandfun]

I love it! Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know!

[@lindagillespie6556]

Stunning. Thanks for easy to understand directions also

[@Saskwatche]

Thank you! Very useful! I had a pattern but it was really intimidating without any visual explanations... Hope the cloak I'm doing will be as nice! :)

[@thisismylovehandle]

Excellently done. Best tutorial.

[@denasewell]

Great tutorial FYI ...velvet and satin tend to fray ..at the very least I would recommend fray check ..I personally like to use grosgrain ribbon or seam binding on the inside seams before I sew the lining to the outer cape ... I used really pricey wool and high end velvet fabric so I have been able to use my cape for everyday wear in the winter and it has held up beautifully!I used this tutorial back in 2015 and forgot to leave a comment and let you know it came out great! I am making another for a friend so I looked the video up today..I am so glad the video is still up.Thanks so much!

[@APlagueOfButterflies]

your talent is impressive, thank you for a great tutorial. I'm going to try to make a cloak for myself today. wish me luck!

[@Findingstorybooklandfun]

+APlagueOfButterflies: I hope it went well! One thing I have discovered (because I have only recently begun making adult sized cloaks) is that it is important to use a wide-width fabric OR add an extra panel (the large one you cut on the fold) to make sure you get enough fullness, especially around your shoulders.

[@feliciaseybold1696]

I made this and I am happy with the results! Although I would advise anyone buying fabric for this to make sure that you two fabrics are the same yardage and width... I made the mistake of getting the lining a little too small and not being able to line the hood. It did come out well though.

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

Beautiful! I made one decades ago, and after awhile the lining and outer fabrics no longer matched. One grew. I should've hung them up for a day or two so I could trim the longer piece before sewing them together. With any curve I guess there's a bit of bias. Live and learn they say.

[@guadalupegomez6191]

Thank you!! Love how you walk us through each step for the tutorial it's really helpful for beginners like me and I'm trying to make a cape for a cosplay outfit!

[@HaileyJade18]

Thank you so much! After much searching I finally found your video. Exactly what I was looking for!

[@lessaofpern5078]

Beautiful and your babies are adorable . Loved the material you used colour and design were lovely so was the dress you made :)

[@Findingstorybooklandfun]

Thanks so much!

[@cyhamypa]

Great tutorial! Just what I was looking for!!

[@GenXKid26]

Great help! Need to make these for a birthday and Halloween party this year.

[@Findingstorybooklandfun]

+SupaMario81 : Good luck!

[@korendhatz.d2816]

I wish you done more sewing videos!

[@signingup2211]

Awesome tutorial but I am having difficult time with measurement. How wide and long is the folded fabric you are using. My granddaughter is 80cm tall. How wide should my folded fabric be?

[@teresaguerrero5546]

This is a great video I appreciate your tutorial!

[@LazyMissDaisy12]

Thank you for making this! It helped a lot for a cosplay of mine :D

[@Findingstorybooklandfun]

I am so glad!

[@prosperity.]

Your blog for detailed instructions wasn't available can you send the link.. ❤

[@furlizard]

Beautiful fabric

[@kandgentertainment]

Thank you so much for making this simplified video. I'm making a doll cape with lining. The directions that came with the pattern are a bit confusing. You guess it, I've never done a lining before!

[@jinxapologist]

This is the first tutorial with a curved neck that i found, and it looks amazing! I'll try it out for my book convention cosplay (minus the lining since I suck at sewing), can't wait to start! :D

[@Findingstorybooklandfun]

Good luck!

[@rebeccalittle7542]

Is there any way you could let me know how wide the material is when folded over? I'm not sure how wide to make it?! Thanks

[@MiSSLadimimi]

I was wondering how to measure the neck part on my size 14 daughter

[@vwknox1]

Great tutorial my only question is the neck measurement. Is 15cm half of the total circumference or a third? My adult daughter's neck circumference is 38 cm so would I cut half of that? Thank you!

[@schpoutns]

the website seems to be off. Does anybody have the "additional details" that was on the blog?

[@Tryant3000]

I was waiting to see the cloak on you!! other than that great tutorial!

[@vickyhull845]

What a great tutorial, thank you for sharing.

[@Feeoryne]

WOW!!! Great help!! WOW WOW!!! Toddler on top of the table?

[@imamoonflea]

very nice! loved it

[@Findingstorybooklandfun]

Thanks!

[@marias3457]

Hi, the link to the blog in the description is no longer working!

[@wilddandelionhomesteaddiys1930]

How many yards and width of fabric do you need to make this?

[@xnocturnalx3162]

I will use this

[@caseysmith1798]

Hi! I was just wondering, how would you adjust the pattern if this were to be made for an adult? How big would you have to make the neck?

[@MiSSLadimimi]

I was wondering this as well

[@megroberts2195]

So, I cut the folded edge piece, then used that as my pattern for my single sided pieces. I put them on top of one another the way you show in the video, but after seeing the pieces together I have scalloping at the neck pretty noticeably and a tiny unnoticeable scalloping at the bottom. Is this because I had to much of a curve on my neckline? I didn't think it was too much, but looking at it now I'm thinking otherwise.

[@megroberts2195]

Sewing* not seeing

[@Findingstorybooklandfun]

Meg- I'm sorry I didn't respond sooner. I think the curve may be a little to pronounced in that case. Hopefully you were able to just skim it off a little? Best of luck!!

[@amandapanda2284]

Awesome job

[@SeareanMoon]

I loved this, hope to see more!

[@Findingstorybooklandfun]

I'm working on it!

[@Feliiciia1991]

What measurements would you use for an adult??

[@sheenamarievillar3731]

How big is your fabric?

[@nicolelaviolette6195]

great tutorial!!! but did I miss how much fabric was used??

[@Findingstorybooklandfun]

It will vary so much depending on the person you are making it for. For a child, I take the length I will need to cloak to be and double it. This gives me enough fabric for the cloak and hood. For an adult, I triple the length I need to allow for another large panel in back to make the cloak full enough to fit around adult shoulders.

[@nelaye1907]

Hola Lindo Me podrías decir el nombre de esa tela ? Gracias

[@Wizardwiwizard]

I suck at these stuff so can i just cut a piece of fabric and sew in a hood? Love the pattern btw

[@hannahcastle6016]

Wizardwiwizard , Theoretically, yes. It would have a different shape (no fullness at the bottom hem), and the hard thing with a one-piece cape is to get it to fit over the shoulders and still cinch a bit at the neck. But you could definitely give it a go, especially if you have some 60” width fabric.

[@marysmee5993]

How do you make the hood stay in one place? I have 3 but they fall over my face!

[@Alinikki110]

Very well explained. The best part are your children having fun.

[@rebeccacasse1053]

wow ! Well done! Can You make The dress tutorial too ?

[@Findingstorybooklandfun]

At this point, I haven't figured out a good way to explain how to free-form cut the armholes and sleeves. I kind of see it in my head, but my results aren't even predictable enough when I am alone, so I haven't attempted to teach anyone else. ;)

[@nathanielcata6022]

How much material did you start out with?

[@amazasmarty]

How do you adjust the sizes for an adult size?

[@Findingstorybooklandfun]

+Jessica P.: I am sorry I am just now getting this. For an adult sized cloak, I recommend that you add another (large, cut on the fold) panel in back. This will give you the fullness you need.

[@MaureenPetit-o1p]

Good work Mom! ❤

[@Priscilla_Guerrero-78]

beautiful little girl that you have. I adore the idea to make one for me daughter. ... my little princess. .. congratulations

[@padroinzunza3061]

What kind of fabric did you use for the outer layer??

[@janedowellaful]

What type of fabric is that

[@Findingstorybooklandfun]

It's a flocked taffeta, lined with satin

[@JoanBishop]

Thanks for sharing! I'm making a lined cloak with sleeves... would I use the same attachment idea for the sleeves, as the hood, to make it work? -Thanks!

[@Findingstorybooklandfun]

Whew! I haven't ever put sleeves on. I did recently make a Jedi cloak tutorial, which might help. But with adding sleeves to this one, I would probably insert them between the front and back panels on the sides, if that makes sense. I would probably put them on first, then see up the sides of the cloak. Then all around the front and bottom, then attach the hood.

[@KatieFerretsReborns]

Please help! I want to make this cloak for a 6 foot adult. I don't know how much fabric to purchase. About how many yards of fabric would I need?

[@Findingstorybooklandfun]

Whew! Because this was a child's cloak, and an adult cloak needs modifications (i.e. an additional large panel in the back-- so two large back panels, two small side panels), I would recommend 5 yards, though you could potentially get away with 4 1/2 if you have a wide fabric and you're making a very minimal hood.

[@voldiemort]

What was the size of the fabric? 60 inches or..?

[@hannahcastle6016]

You can use either, though of course 60 gives you more fullness. Just make sure your cape fabric and lining are the same width (if not, cut your shorter width first).

[@megroberts2195]

How do you make sure the angle of the curve for the neck is the same on the back and side pieces? Is it just a guess on the curve?

[@Findingstorybooklandfun]

Hey Meg! In the grand scheme of things, the curve of the neck doesn't make a really big difference since it just kind of lays around your neck. If it ends up being WAY too curved (so that the neckline where the seams join come nearly to a point), I've been known to trim it before attaching the hood. The hem curve is slightly more important as you don't want scallops, but measuring it out slowly the way I show in the video should help you avoid that entirely.

[@megroberts2195]

Thank you! :) I'm making a tiny cape without a hood for my one year olds Prince Charming costume. You're tutorial was the best one I saw!

[@DANCERBRICE]

perfect instruction thanx

[@mellosays]

Loved it! Thank you!

[@NightFLAMES-rj6ph]

Good Lady thankyou

[@jserna9773]

what kind of fabric did you use? and how much? thanks for the awesome tutorial. i am very excited about my daughter halloween costume.

[@Findingstorybooklandfun]

+J Serna: For the tutorial I used a 60" flocked taffeta and lined it with satin. I also have had great success with chenille, faux suede, and cotton. Velvet is lovely but tricky (plan to pin every single inch around the perimeter).

[@leadcloud]

+Finding Storybook Land How many yards of fabric would you suggest to make one layer?

[@Findingstorybooklandfun]

It depends on the length you need. If for a small child, and you only need to cloak to be, say, 24" in length, you could get by with 1.5 yards of fabric for each layer. For an adult cloak, I generally use 4-5 yards per layer. The volume of the hood is another consideration that can vary the amount needed.

[@patriciaamerica7308]

Loved it!! Thanks for sharing this video :)

[@Findingstorybooklandfun]

THANKS!

[@calebfowler4522]

do u by any chance remember how many meters of fabric you used?

[@hannahcastle6016]

Caleb Fowler, I don’t remember exactly. It was probably about a meter and a half, but not more than 2.

[@calebfowler4522]

ok thank you so much your videos are very helpful :)

[@jeremygreen2439]

OK. I will start by saying like everyone else, loved the video and in fact it was some of the best lining i'd ever done by doing it your way. Excellent. WHAT HAPPENED TO ME THOUGH!? OK---I had the fabric set up just like you, and used the entire length of fabric to make all panels. so they should be, like, the same size right? SOMEHOW the back was longer by six or seven inches! Do you have any idea what happened? I usually use a different method to make cloaks, but yours looked so good that I said I have to try it. Now I gotta understand about this long back short side panels situation. the exact same thing happened with the lining, they were identical in their incorrectness LOL. I just cut it into a shorter, calf length cape which will be very pretty so no big deal, but I just don't get how this happened and would love some opinions. xo

[@hannahcastle6016]

Hi Jeremy, It may just be a matter of the way the fabrics lay or stretch when flat versus when they hang? I don't know for sure. I am sorry it was off by so much, but glad it was still workable.

[@jeremygreen2439]

@@hannahcastle6016 That was not at ALL a criticism of you-that is me doing something strange LOL. I just thought you may have had an idea of what in the world went wrong. I will *always* be grateful to you because you taught me a MUCH easier, and exceptionally clean looking lining technique. I was in absolute wonder at that! So thank you again!

[@DANCERBRICE]

wat a hero with the children as well

[@GeekyTrina]

Super awesome video! your babies are too cute!

[@Findingstorybooklandfun]

Thank you!