Embroidered Hobbit Capelet from a FREE Pattern + Fancy Seam Finishes #CAPEtember

I used a FREE Mood Pattern to make this cape, and then pimped it out with hours and hours of hand embroidery and some aesthetic leather oak leaf clasps. To finish it all off, the interior is nearly as gorgeous as the outside of this hobbit-goes-cottagecore style cape, because I tried a new technique, a flat-lining and Hong Kong finish all-in-one!
This project was made as part of the 2022 edition of CAPEtember, where-in makers of all sorts are invited to join along with me (and @JillianEve ) to create a cape, cloak, or shawl in any range of fiber arts, from knitting to sewing to weaving.
I was originally leaning towards a more historical capelet, perhaps an Inverness style double cape, but in the end, my inner hobbit won out, and I took the free Winterberry cape pattern by Mood Fabrics, and shortened it even more to fit my fabric yardage, then added some very autumn-themed cottagecore style embroidery designs for a fun pop of color! Hopefully it's just the sort of thing that would make me fit right in in the Shire ;-)
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PATTERNS USED:
- The Cape: www.moodfabrics.com/blog/the-updated-winterberry-cape-free-sewing-pattern/
- The Embroidery Patterns:
1. www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1268502571/pdf-pattern-flower-wreath-022-beginner
2. www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1033658163/mushroom-pdf-pattern-download-hand
3. www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1091791240/fall-wreath-embroidery-pdf-download-hand
4. www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1029492832/diy-embroidery-pattern-mushroom-garden?
- The Clasp: www.etsy.com/ca/listing/882378650/swift-hook-eye-clasp-34mm-hooked-3
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#CAPEtember #hobbitcore #hobbitatheart
20:14 The Collar
21:27 The Oak Leaf Clasp
22:54 Thoughts on the Project
24:20 This Cape Could Be YOURS
25:32 Final Reveal

[@Schatzie301]

Are you kidding me? First time embroidery? It’s just fabulous! Beautiful work on the entire cape.

[@nixhixx]

Yes, to a light stabilizer. Yes, to cutting your fabric with some extra. I'd say no to embroidering after construction, if possible, because you might cause puckering. And it's just much harder to work on that way.

[@tanakaryuunosuke2641]

usually embroidery is done before the fabric is cut out, so if it shrinks it wont matter because its not cut yet

[@ShannonMakes]

Good to know! It might have been a bit tricky in terms of squeezing all my pieces onto my limited fabric, but it certainly would have been possible!

[@angelanice]

This is exactly what I cake here to say!

[@Rotten_Ralph]

Me three. Stabilizer wouldn’t have been amiss either. Traditionally my research showed the tracing of the pattern pieces by threading the seaming line showed how much space was needed for the final product. You would have noticed the difference before cutting. But because you noticed how close you were to the edge of your fabric you might have moved your design upward but this is why we do things to learn new techniques.

[@ShannonMakes]

@@Rotten_Ralph absolutely!!

[@marionnaveau8206]

It's brilliant! 😮

[@haleyhoudini]

"What is a cake, but a skirt for your neck?" ❤😂

[@sonjanordahl3158]

Embroider first, cut second. And yes use a fabric stabilizer. The wool may be heavy enough to not need stabilizer but on light weight fabrics it will help support the embroidery.

[@eileenfb1948]

Hong Kong finish looks beautiful. I have seen it on good quality men's blazers which were not lined. Yellow binding on navy fabric was popular. Embroidery always takes up fabric. Love your videos.

[@angelanice]

I would never had guessed you are a beginner to embroidery! Your back stitch ended up looking a lot like a chain stitch, very beautiful work 😍 Edit: omg, my boyfriend just bought it for me!!! I'm so excited 😁

[@ShannonMakes]

YAY! I just emailed to confirm your address

[@dawsie]

Using stabiliser yes a must, but most importantly don’t pre-cut the pattern piece. Do all the embroidery work first and then cut out the pattern pieces. Your embroidery work is very very pretty and so very neat. Loved the caplet.

[@LisaLisa-zl9vu]

You are so talented

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you!! ☺️☺️

[@karlaverbeck9413]

When you have to raise the sheep, process the wool, and weave the cloth, cloth is precious! The hobbits would absolutely piece and patch and darn and keep the garment untill its shreds. Then it becomes patches! The cape is so pretty.

[@ShannonMakes]

Well fortunately, I sent the lucky new owner of this cape several scraps of both the internal and external fabric, so they can patch it up if needed/wanted!! Thank you so much for watching!

[@theplussizecostumer]

Ya know, for someone who has never embroidered before you did an excellent job. I've embroidered for a few years and my work doesn't look nearly as good. Excellent job! Oh, and the lining technique is fabulous. I will have to watch again and pick up a few pointers on exactly how to do it.

[@ShannonMakes]

Awww, thank you so much! Yes, definitely recommend trying out the new lining technique, although it really works best on straight lines (curves are much trickier) so definitely things like skirts and capes without strong curves are best... but then it gives SUCH a nice finish!

[@traceye.6428]

It’s beautiful! The embroidery is so pretty and unique. Pretty dang good for someone who’s never embroidered!

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you 😍

[@TheLballou]

I am blown away by your creativity and your planning! I am a "wing it" kind of person, and have had many disasters because I didn't take the time to figure out ahead of time, what I wanted. You are a wonder, and create beautiful things. Thank you so much. This old dog is learning new tricks from you!

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you!!! And don't feel like you HAVE to plan things out, if your method is working for you, then don't feel pressured to change it (although it sounds like perhaps you're a little dissatisfied with it, so equally feel free to take any ideas from me if you're feeling inspired)!!

[@veronica5896]

Oh, the lucky person who'll get to own this masterpiece! Its just stunning! Thanks for sharing!

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you very much! ♥️🍂

[@FantasticalFolliesCostuming]

I never would have guessed that was your first embroidery project. It looks awesome! That pinwheel flower stitch is my favorite to do, it does get pretty loopy and bulky on bigger flowers, but also gives a lot of depth. Never heard of the Hong Kong method...looks very neat!

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you!!! Yea, that pinwheel stitch is just 🤩🤩, but also does look dangerous for use on a wearable garment XD

[@TenaciousWorkshop]

When you showed how baggy the lining was initially, I admit to being perplexed, but my jaw LITERALLY dropped in the next few scenes once I realized how it was going to work out! What a BRILLIANT idea!!! I am absolutely going to try that combination flat-line/Hong Kong finish, too! Thank you SO much for sharing it (and the link to where you purchased the clasp - it’s adorable)! P.S. Loved the Canelle-mug, too! 😂

[@ShannonMakes]

Glad I could help show something new! Just bear in mind that it mainly works on straight seams/seams with only gentle curves, so an ideal seam finish for things like skirts and capes, less so for other, more fitted garments. The clasp IS just adorable, works very well, and I can highly recommend the company, she actually went and specially dug that color clasp out for me because they had been listed as "sold out"

[@TenaciousWorkshop]

That is really nice of them! I saw how many listings they had - so that was no joke! I’ve favorites the clasp for now. I am trying hard to wait for a project rather than buying all the pretties first! 😅 And I will keep those tips in mind for the lining method! Thank you so much for the feedback! I’m sure it’s not easy to stay on top of comments. 😊

[@charliemae5360]

@@TenaciousWorkshop They must have pulled the clasp. I searched the entire site and could not find it. I am so disappointed.

[@shelleymonson8750]

Don’t diss your drawing skills, you are pretty good! The cape turned out very cute! (Also, the fall foliage shots at the end were gorgeous!). By the way, a tip for ironing embroidery - use a terry towel or other pile fabric as your press cloth, to prevent flattening the stitches.

[@ShannonMakes]

Oooh, that terry cloth tip is good!!! I liked the voile because I could see the design underneath, but it’s true that I would risk squishing my stitches!

[@graceswan4353]

this is also the best way to iron knitted/crocheted items!

[@TinaSpencer-mr1cp]

It’s so relaxing to listen to you explain your thought and design process and then see the capelet come to life bit by bit. Very enjoyable and educational video.

[@stevezytveld6585]

I know one way of doing the embroidery on a piece is to take the panel of fabric and stretch it on a very large rectangular structure. It's somehow looped into place to keep the tension adjustable. After the embroidery is applied, then you cut the pieces for the pattern (I think this is how it was done for the French Court, back in the day). If you flip around the YT for Dior atelier videos you'll see the frame set-up. Fair warning, they eat up allot of floor space. You need those Dutch Label tags for your work. Your designs deserve to be signed. Great cape and great video - I'm picking up allot of tricks off of this one, thanks. I'm in process of planning to make a cape for the FR competition that will include allot of embroidery, so that trick with the interfacing just saved me some heartache - thank you. And I love the idea of running stitch on some extra fabric to fit the work into the hoop. I, like you, was not expecting that degree of shrinkage of the fabric when the embroidery stitches are applied. Maybe if you leave an extra couple of inches around the designated seam allowance? I haven't gotten around to using the Hongkong seam finishing yet - but it's definitely on the list of to-do. I've seen it used mostly in men's jackets and coats. The leather additions to hold the clasp are brilliant. Well done. - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi

[@ShannonMakes]

Personalized labels are, in fact, on my birthday list, so hopefully I have some eventually! I don't even have enough space in my wardrobe to justify keeping the cape, so from the sounds of it, I definitely don't have room for one of those fancy embroidery frames, but it seems like a combination of leaving a bit of extra yardage (or even doing the embroidery before cutting out the pieces, if that's a feasible option) plus using some wash away stabilizer would be a winning combo!

[@stevezytveld6585]

@@ShannonMakes Huzzah for birthday labels. Yeah, those embroidery frames are a space commitment. And, as we're in a one-bedroom, not an option. I would have never thought of using stabilizer, or leaving some extra inches, thank you.

[@stevezytveld6585]

@@ShannonMakes _Passing thought_ - I've been thinking of you selling off your cloak (I think it's the perfect solution to an overfull closet and something that will be inevitable for Cos Tube). Little while back Snappy Dragon did a fundraiser. She auctioned off, on the ebay, a riding habit she had made. Not only did she raise money for a favorite charity. She managed to set the base number for what people are prepared to pay for her work... which is useful if you want to handle the next sale without the ebay charges... I used to do craft shows with my Mum in high-school. Pricing was always the hardest part of the process. There's the cost, your time and your best guess at what people are willing to pay (in the context of a weekend craft sale - location is important). You could always donate an item to a local artist run gallery winter fundraiser? It's a nice line to have on a creative resume. And your work gets introduced to a new audience...

[@jmarylastone]

BEAUTIFUL just BEAUTIFUL ... your skill and perfection and PROBLEM SOLVING never fail to amaze!! (embroidery before cutting so any "sucking in" can be compensated OR stabilized but stabilizing with super heavy starch which I don't/wouldn't/couldn't do on that wool and design - and I just LOVE how you used the Hong Kong finish/seam adding a truly professional finish that most people never learn about)

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you 🙏☺️ Others have recommended maybe using wash away stabilizer too, so I’m getting all kinds of good tips!! And yes, I just adore the seam finishes, it’s relatively easy and makes the inside so clean! Thanks for watching ❤️❤️

[@barbt259]

Here is a quick tip about pressing/steaming embroidery. Flip it over with the front side down, but put it on top of an old towel. Then your work will retain any 3-demensionality you have put into it. I learned that years ago doing a Girl Scout badge for embroidery. It is a nifty hack for making your work look it's very best.😊

[@ShannonMakes]

Oooh, nice!! Great tip! (*waves in former Girl Scout*)

[@CrowingHen]

Snap! We both choose the Winterberry cloak. Your way of finishing the seams is inspired! The embroidery = beautiful.

[@ShannonMakes]

I mean, it's a great choice - free, multiple lengths, good size range...what's not to love!!

[@ruthkirkparick3535]

I used to embroider a lot. I never could get comfortable with using a hoop. With a large piece, I'd accordion fold part and basted it to hold while I stitched. I'm a south paw and often do things differently so, this may not be helpful. Your cape is absolutely gorgeous.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thanks for sharing!

[@suzannandelin1952]

Absolutely Beautiful! Love the Pfaff.

[@elizabethclaiborne6461]

The cheap hoops are fine, they need to be wrapped. I use bias binding on one side, but you can do both. Wrapping gives tooth to grab and crowds up the space between the two hoops to really hold the fabric taught. I’m clueless, but I did learn this, 😆

[@ShannonMakes]

Yes, thank you, I think this will help so much! Someone else suggested this too, and it makes so much sense!!

[@lorettavalmorbida7793]

Your embroidered cape is fabulous, you are very talented lady. Love your work.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you so much!

[@pippaseaspirit4415]

For someone new to embroidery, you did amazingly well!

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you 🥰🍄🌿🍂

[@tiffanytomasino335]

You are much better at sketching than I am and I took art even in college. Paint is much more forgiving in my opinion. The embroidery came out exquisite, especially for the first try. I’ve always loved the look of it though never tried it myself-it seemed like too much temptation to keep procrastinating and I’m already terrible at that as is. I do know people who do embroidery though, and they always said shorter stitches are much more stable and less catching, but long ones can be pinned down with tiny stitches over top to help stabilize them. Thank you for sharing!

[@ShannonMakes]

I mean, if you want to try embroidery without the procrastination, you could always add it to an already finished garment, that's actually very common, and then it's not procrastinating because the garment's already done!! Can even be an nice way to upgrade a fast-fashion item! ....just maybe buy some stabilizer!

[@naritariko9390]

I think it is visible that the embroidery isn't on the same height... but you know, I think that makes it even better :) it's more natural this way the cape is really adorable!

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you 😊 I definitely find the pattern uneven when laid flat, but I was surprised because (to my eye at least), it was relatively unnoticeable when worn… although of course, if you know about it, you can spot it 🤣 I like your plan of calling it “natural”… that’s what I kept telling myself all throughout the embroidery process, anytime I did a stitch that wasn’t perfect!!

[@sewingsoprano]

WOW!!! I have so many things to say! First, this cape is absolutely gorgeous and I can't believe how well your embroidery turned out! No one could guess it was your first embroidery project. I've been embroidering 18th century mitts (from scraps from a cape project as well) on and off for a year and a half, so I know how much time it takes and I can only admire you for completing the project in a timely manner! Also, the flat lining/Hong Kong seam finish is sooo cool! I didn't know it existed, but now i must try it, it's so neat and clean! I can't believe you're willing to part with your beautiful cape! I really hope you get what it's actually worth for it! I found you channel just a couple days ago and am now binge watching pretty much all of your videos. I really like your filming/editing style. Congratualations of the quality of your research and you projects (The first video I saw was the War time knitting one). I'm also thrilled to find another channel that's dedicated to the same values and interests of thrifting/upcycling, historybounding/historical sewing and dog loving as I am. It's also really cool that we are in fact in the same city! The video where you went looking for those magnet clasps on garbage day had such lovely clips of Montreal streets... sometimes when you live somewhere long enough, it's like you don't see the beauty in your surroundings anymore, so thank you for showing it to me in a new light! Congratulations again! I'm looking forward to seeing what your next creative adventures will be!

[@ShannonMakes]

Hello, and welcome! I'm glad you're enjoying all the videos, I always love to hear it when someone finds the channel/how they found it/what they're enjoying, etc. It's a nice little personal connection in what can often otherwise be a very anonymous cybernetic void. Thank you so much for the kind words. Very fun also that you're in Montreal - having come back to it after a few years of living abroad, it's been fun to re-explore the city and try to capture the more...scenic... aspects of the city! You never know, perhaps you'll bump into me one day on the streets; just look for the girl with the corgi and a shoulder full of reclaimed material ;-) I can definitely recommend the new seam finish, it's fairly simple and gives a lovely result. It's just not great for curved seams, so skirts and other garments with mainly straight lines are great candidates for this lovely finish!

[@Ora_Lin]

I'm glad steaming it back into place worked!

[@ShannonMakes]

Yes, me too!! Sage advice ;-)

[@karlaverbeck9413]

visit The last homely house. I think you will really enjoy Kate and all the wonderful things she makes. I thought of her after watching your making of your hobbit robe. My goodness! What a masterpiece!

[@ShannonMakes]

Excellent, thank you - I'll check her out for sure!!

[@deetorres424]

Man, are you such a wonderful sewer!!!

[@ShannonMakes]

thank you!

[@katmusswoodwind]

Oh my god - the reveal sequence starting with those luscious autumnal trees, I actually sighed! ❤

[@ShannonMakes]

It was the PERFECT day for filming... and Quebec is gorgeous in autumn! 🍂🍁

[@katmusswoodwind]

I would love to visit someday, though flights from the UK are just so expensive... I mean flights to Halifax are expensive enough (I'm heading there/Nova Scotia for professional reasons this June, can't wait, I've heard it's stunning too!)

[@JillianEve]

Absolutely stunning! This was a fantastic project to watch from start to finish. I loved hearing your problem solving throughout and the finished capelet is perfect, quirks and all! Thanks for inspiring so many #Capetember projects! 🧶🧵💜

[@ShannonMakes]

awww 🥹🥹 Thank YOU for giving me that extra push to do it again this year, and for bringing all the other fiber artists into the fold!!

[@damogranheart5521]

I'm going to have to try making a Hong Kong seam sample as I think that I may have missed something 🤔 there. It looked clean and tidy, and I'm all for that! Love the capelet!

[@ShannonMakes]

You absolutely should, a little sampler should give you a great feel for how this works!!

[@RebeccaTreeseed]

I already want a pair of standing cranes embroidered on the back of my olive green wool, a pattern I just bought on speculation. I like the bitty border using the lining.

[@EAhighlander-vf7rr]

WhT a fantastic job you have done with the embroidery! Beautiful 🎉🎉😊

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you! 😊🍂🍁

[@adedow1333]

I'm really enjoying learning those new techniques! The Hong Kong finish is really fun, and I've been wondering how to properly execute the sort of seam-pull as you did with the collar. Now I know! And just in time too as I'm working on a functional Assassin's Creed coat for my husband this winter.

[@ShannonMakes]

Oh, I remember the Assassin’s Creed coat, that’s awesome! I’m glad you found some useful tips and can incorporate some of these techniques into that project!

[@catherinejustcatherine1778]

It looks so cute! So much hard work. I hope someone bought it.

[@ShannonMakes]

Yes, they did!

[@catherinejustcatherine1778]

@@ShannonMakes oh, that is wonderful closure! I bet they love it!

[@AliciaB.]

"what is a cape but a skirt for your neck" 😂 You have an impressive collection of embroidery threads (and impressive skills) for someone who's never embroidered before. Your design turned out absolutely gorgeous. Also the trick to avoid having the embroidery hoop warp the fabric -and have better tension, is to wrap a long strip of cloth (old t-shirt material works really nicely) around the inner circle of the hoop and hold in in place with small pin or removable glue, as it might loosen over time & you might need to rewrap it. (DO NOT glue the whole thing in place permanently as it will create a hard coating on the hoop, which is the opposite of what you want)

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you! Yea, I found a woman on Marketplace who was selling off her pandemic collection of embroidery for a great price b/c she no longer has time for it, so I snapped it up (figuring I'll probably do more in my lifetime)! Do you think that wrapping twill tape around the inner hoop would have the same effect? I've used twill tape as wrapping in other situations, so I'd be tempted to use it here too, although I imagine I'd have to take care to not add too much bulk or else the outer hoop might not fit 🤔

[@AliciaB.]

@@ShannonMakes You can probably do a test without needing to actually cut any tape. The wrapping is meant to add just a bit of springy bulk between the circles to make them fit better together and 'absorb' any gap, kinda like the seal of a window. I think if you just unscrew the outer circle to the max before fitting it around the inner one + fabric, that should take care of the extra thickness.

[@ShannonMakes]

perfect, I'll give it a try for the next embroidery project! thank you

[@Tania-xu7xe]

@@ShannonMakes Also always take the embroidery out of the hoop when you are not working on it. That also helps to reduce hoop markings on the fabric.

[@melanieanddavideccles895]

Hi Shannon, I just found your channel and I must say I am so happy that I did! I can't wait to catch up and then continue to see what you choose to tackle next. Well done all the way around! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@ShannonMakes]

You are so welcome! And thank you for watching and commenting....welcome aboard!! 😊❤️🧵

[@haakdraakje]

Oh my! Gorgeous cape! And the way you filmed it is chef’s kiss!

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you so much 🙂 glad you enjoyed it

[@zoetasia5138]

Love the embroidery! Good use of past you saves.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you! 😊🥰

[@СаулеБухар-э7л]

Ой кандай жаксысын колынан бэри келеди,,🙏👍🌟🌺

[@СаулеБухар-э7л]

Рахмет данным золотой рука🙏💞🇵🇼

[@DariaFairytale]

Your embroidery is do pretty!!!!!

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you!!

[@BiblioChic]

It look amazing! I love the tiny details of that embroidery.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you!! I had so much fun doing it ☺️☺️

[@Dingle1234]

Adorable!

[@mrsgingernoisette]

(has never embroidered before ) CREATES MASTERPIECE

[@ShannonMakes]

LOL thank you!! 🥹🥹🪡 It was a learning process, for sure! But now I know, and the next one will be better (stabilized)!

[@rd6203]

Gorgeous as always! I am quite comfortable with my own aesthetic, but by the end of this video I may have had the mildest twinge of regret. 😶

[@ShannonMakes]

those are some considerable works of praise! Thank you 🥹

[@rd6203]

@@ShannonMakes 🤗

[@OriginalAfrocentricDesignbyLis]

I too, recently learned and used Hong Kong seam finishing. I love it.

[@ShannonMakes]

Isn't it the best?!? What types of garments have you been using it on?

[@OriginalAfrocentricDesignbyLis]

@@ShannonMakes I made my first unlined blazer (Simplicity 1421) with bias binding trim and Hong Kong seam finishing. I think it looks so professional.

[@ShannonMakes]

Nice!! I’m sure it’s quite slick 😍😍

[@astridafklinteberg298]

So cute!

[@valleriejoy]

I love the Hong Kong / Flatline technique.

[@ShannonMakes]

Isn’t it just fantastically clean and efficient

[@thirza9508]

Oooh that seam finish is genius!

[@ShannonMakes]

Isn't it though?! My new favorite seam finish for sure!

[@coreygilles847]

Very cute

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you! 😊

[@mana4830]

LOVE IT !!!! 😍😍😍

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you!! 🍁🍂

[@jenniferleighmiron8135]

Lovely, for someone embroidering for the first time I think you did a brilliant job! Catherine Hay recently took a trip to Hampton Court in England where they have a school of embroidery. Maybe they have online courses.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you! I think that (for anything I’d need to do, anyways) I can teach myself from KZbin, there are some amazing free resources out there!

[@Tania-xu7xe]

@@ShannonMakes Check out Sarah Homfray Embroidery on KZbin. She is a fantastic resource.

[@ShannonMakes]

Yes, thank you, I skimmed some of her videos in preparation for this embroidery!!

[@dorota1504]

That Hongkong finish is a revelation! Thank you for sharing. I'm definitely trying that :D.

[@ShannonMakes]

It's so good, I'm glad you like it!!

[@camille_la_chenille]

The result is incredibly cute! Also, the embroidery turned out so well. I am currently embroidering an already finished garment and 10 out of 10 don't recommend! I am working around three layers of fabric, boning and pockets, and I had to open the thing for better access.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you!! 🥰 Yea, I can totally see why embroidering a fully finished garment would be a complete PIA!!

[@frodoamadeusgobel9749]

This is so sweet!

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you! 🥰🥰

[@kieraoona]

your stitching and even your drawings turned out so cute! I think your drawings are very good and your cape is so well done!

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you so much! My drawing skills as a kid stopped at a rough estimation of a horse's face, and I haven't really developed the talent past that, so... let's just say it's a miracle that the forest floor wasn't more trippy XD

[@reginafinan2819]

I'm stunned at how pretty your embroidery is on the cape! Can't believe it's your first attempt at it! Well done it's just gorgeous. 💚 Love that flat line/Hong Kong finish! I've got to try it on my next lined project (whenever that'll be 😅)

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you so much! And yea, definitely give it a try, it's totally worth it!!

[@reginafinan2819]

@@ShannonMakes It looks so clean and possibly manageable for me. 😆🤞

[@ShannonMakes]

@@reginafinan2819 100% manageable!!! 💪

[@TonyaC]

Well done! That’s absolutely stunning

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you so much 😀

[@sues1446]

Wow 😍 Such a cool project.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it

[@aletheamontgomery59]

Well..... I'm off to plan and make a cape now. Thank you for the inspiration and taking me along on your journey.

[@ShannonMakes]

You're very welcome, glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching!

[@miriamgladen9615]

Your lining method is fascinating. But... as a beginner sewist and since English is my second language... would you mind to show and explain this method again? Slowly and detailed? With the measurements of seamallowances and more? Thanks a lot!

[@ShannonMakes]

Sorry, I don't do tutorials

[@miriamgladen9615]

Such a pity

[@Ora_Lin]

"what is a cape but a skirt for your neck" mkay Shannon

[@ShannonMakes]

OK, but where is the lie?! 🤖

[@lnboxco397]

Love every thing!! The project the embroidery and the techniques

[@ShannonMakes]

Awww, thank you 😊 🙏

[@mathnerd3364]

No fair! I haven't finished the last four projects I added to my to-sew list from your channel yet! Oh well. What's one more?

[@ShannonMakes]

LOL... the list just keeps on growing (as does mine, so I feel your pain)! 🤣🧵🪡

[@nancymoore8949]

Your cape is adorable! I do machine embroidery, we always stabilize the embroidery and if at all possible embroider before cutting out the fabric piece. Embroidery does eat up (shrink) the fabric.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thanks for the info! I feel like I learned so much from this whole experience, which admittedly was part of the goal! Second time around will be much better

[@hawthorngrove3629]

Oh wow!! The cape is beautiful

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you 🥰🥰

[@kathrynbassett1535]

Just so very beautiful well done very inspiring

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you! 💙💜💚

[@lisaenglert3202]

Love the embroidery! 🍄

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you, me too!! It turned out better than I had imagined 🧡🍂🍁

[@emmajones20]

I watched your video! Thats a cool finish, i just learned about umderstitching and i feel like thay might be what youre aiming towards for this!

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you, but understitching is basically the complete opposite of what I’m doing here. What I’m “aiming for” is exactly what I achieved - a Hong Kong lining!

[@emmajones20]

@@ShannonMakes so sorry I meant in the full video of this for the edges of the cape but you did it great too!!!

[@tasha8591]

"I've never embroidered anything, ever" > proceeds to pull out every DMC color known to man. Honestly, same. 🤣🤣🤣

[@ShannonMakes]

LOL omg, yea, I just found an insanely good deal on them on Marketplace, and just knowing myself and the types of crafts I enjoy, I figured it was a good purchase (and worst case, I can resell)

[@tasha8591]

@@ShannonMakes This is also how 90% of my worldly possessions became craft supplies. 😅😂

[@ShannonMakes]

totally fair!

[@annarussell3751]

I just love your creative ideas!! That cape is amazing! I want to come up with some ideas when things are too short. I found some pants that I loved at a thrift shop with cut edges on the pant legs. Someone tried to trim the legs, but probably cut them too short without a seam allowance. That was also going to be my problem, so I purchased a lighter weight piece of fabric to sew onto them, fold over, iron, and hem. They look great now! I have a couple shirts that I love that I think have shrunk shorter in my dryer. I hope to add an interesting piece at the bottoms of those, so I can keep wearing them.

[@ShannonMakes]

Aww, thank you Anna! I do enjoy a creative challenge, even better if it involves upcycling/repurposing (and I mean that in an actual sense, not in the maybe more standard "I UPCYCLED SOMETHING FOR SOCIAL MEDIA" sense). For those pants, it makes me wonder if shortening them even more, and then using that cut off fabric to turn into cuffs to make bloomers/knickerbockers would be a thing... very specific style though that isn't for everyone (clearly I am very partial to it XD). And definitely you can add on to the bottoms of shirts - I have one in my wardrobe now that I am going to do that to because it is short enough that it doesn't stay tucked into my high waisted pants, but it's so cute that I don't want to give it away!!

[@graceswan4353]

The capelet turned out beautifully! Did you burnish the edges of the leather leaves? If not you might want to try it in the future, it finishes the edges nicely and also seals and protects the raw cut edges

[@ShannonMakes]

No, I didn't burnish for a few reasons: I didn't have a burnishing tool small enough, I was on a huge time crunch, and this was thin enough leather that it didn't need burnishing to the same extent that, say, 8+ oz leather would

[@graceswan4353]

@@ShannonMakes ah I see, fair enough

[@robintheparttimesewer6798]

This is brilliant! Love how everything went together. The embroidery is stunning

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you, Robin!! 🥰🥰

[@bonniecolleenpappin8807]

Thank you for sharing! Stunning! Makes me want to run off and make one for myself. Stash diving, perhaps? To see if I have anything suitable. You really have some skills! Curious about where you got your embroidery floss library? It's impressive for someone who hasn't embroidered before. Just nosy! And thanks for the corgi content. We no longer have one. But a few sighthounds!

[@ShannonMakes]

You’re very welcome, glad you enjoyed it!! For the floss, I found a young woman on Marketplace who took up embroidery during the pandemic, but didn’t have time any more, and was selling her whole kit for a song, and I thought I’d probably like embroidery (seems like the kind of craft I can get really meticulous about), so I bought it!!

[@bonniecolleenpappin8807]

@@ShannonMakes Thank you! You were fortunate and I've enjoyed embroidery for almost 60 years now. You will use all that up.

[@SPofSaturnProduction]

I have come back to do a rewatch and I don't know if I missed it the first time or just decided to ignore it. But what is that sleeve pattern doing there? It's just chilling pretending to be a hood pattern piece. You are not a hood. I hope the sleeve found the rest of it's top. Can't wait till one day I can make this capelet myself... with a hood with bunny ears. Had one I made back in high school and would like to make a new one with better materials and with what I know now. Like that lining trick that is amazing.

[@cherylinchrist4826]

I have a long gray wool vintage cape, full circle no hood or collar. I made a pattern for lining , I just copied the 4 pieces on to some tissue. I've bought a twin flannel sheet. I've never made a lining before. How do I sew it the best way? Would you take it apart? It has many holes from moths but I am felting them and fixing them. Thank you

[@ShannonMakes]

I think there are many ways to line it. I'd recommend googling some popular lining methods, starting maybe with flat lining and bag lining, and deciding which one you'd prefer to use on your own cape!!

[@deborahc398]

Beautifully done, especially for a first embroidery project. You have an amazing collection of floss - what else do you use it for? Also, my mind is still blown at how good those shelves you made look. You're so talented in so many ways.

[@ShannonMakes]

I found a young woman on Markeplace who took up embroidery during the pandemic, but didn’t have time any more, and was selling her whole kit for a song!!

[@ShannonMakes]

Also thank you for the lovely compliments 😊 🙏

[@cherylinchrist4826]

Shannon, what kind of printer prints those big pattern sheets?

[@ShannonMakes]

1:37 a normal printer?! I think you're thinking of A0 format, but that's not what I used

[@rd6203]

13:17 That. *That* is my fear of embroidery

[@ShannonMakes]

It ironed out quite well though, like you literally can't see any of that in the finished garment (steaming the CRAP out of it certainly helped)!

[@rd6203]

@@ShannonMakes the thing is, i feel like the moment I put tte fabric in the hoop, its *dead* 😅

[@Veemerica]

Is it possible that steaming the spot where the embroidery ring was has shrunk your fabric?

[@ShannonMakes]

No, I don’t think so, because the fabric was washed and steam shrunk (twice) before cutting anything out, so any shrinkage would have happened then.

[@Cheshiregrinn91]

How dare you say you are not an artist. I am not sitting here, watching you create a gorgeous masterpiece just to hear you say you are not an artist as if being able to make clothes and embroider them etc is not part of the whole artist thing. Also I think I might add an crocheted border if you want the capelet to be longer. I think a crochet border might work? It would add the extra length and it would still have a hobbitsy feel around it because it is so homely and handmade.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you 🥰🥰 Unfortunately I no longer own the cape, it was purchased a few days after the video's release, so the crocheted border is not an option, but it would be a good one for other viewers who find themselves in a similar position!

[@cherylinchrist4826]

Could you link that chalk pencil please.

[@ShannonMakes]

it's a Bohin chalk pencil (Amazon or Wawak sell them)

[@darkhunter135]

As always you are a joy to watch.

[@ShannonMakes]

aww, thank you! I appreciate that 😍