Making a Circle Cut Cropped Cape // With a Giant Hood!

[@CharredFibers]

Ok hear me out.... Pizza cape with a mushroom hood!!!

[@cynthiadugan858]

😂

[@raraavis7782]

I mean, you could make this as fun and whimsical as you like. Either 'themed' in some way or embroidered, bedazzled...the cape is your oyster, so to speak 😉

[@TheMagnoliaWitch]

Has @FantasticalFolliesCostuming seen this yet....?

[@slbols]

Lol yes obviously a pizza cape. Would be perfect for a Victorian riff on a teenage mutant ninja turtle cosplay

[@aliciasipocz8406]

I'm like, whoever DOESNT need a pizza cape!? 10:27

[@lauramacfehin1841]

exactly what I said out loud!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Could make pie and pizza pie reversable situation even 🍕

[@kathyjohnson2043]

I'm always amazed how much of a difference under-stitching makes.

[@damogranheart5521]

Most Excellent Idea 💡 👏

[@Elune_Adore]

I kind of like how the thicker fabric makes the shoulder area stand up, instead of hanging down. It makes it look more imposing, like armor.

[@laurajones4088]

A cape with leaves and branches for bejeweled beetles or a spiderweb with spiders??? Yes!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

The options are limitless 🤩🕷️

[@maryssa_sings]

Lovely! Now I need to make a reversible solar system/pizza cape, because when making a fully lined garment anyway, why not make it reversible? The hair-clip loop on the hood can be worked into the design.

[@allisonyaguchi7177]

I've seen wig clips used as well for hoods. The kind that look like tiny combs to keep wigs attached to the wig caps/your hair. The loops are a great idea too!

[@cherylrosbak4092]

Glam monk is what I was thinking. Most of what you do is so high-concept 😆

[@neocat81]

a solar system cape is now on my list of projects. fleece with satin liner. i love this combo for about a knee length. so i need 7 different colors of fleece remnants....

[@michellecornum5856]

That was quick, indeed. And GORGEOUS!!! I need to decorate the bottom of a cape with leaves ( and a hidden dragon.) It never occurred to me to lay it flat to do that. Thank you for the inspiration

[@TheClosetHistorian]

The possibilities for border designs are endless 🤩

[@michellecornum5856]

@@TheClosetHistorian 😍 YES!

[@Puckty]

it really is a glorious cape and the rose window design is perfect for it.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@molnotmole3428]

You are now the mother of pizza capes for generations to come lol

[@hanananah]

I may not need a pizza cape but I do need a pie cape with a removable front slice

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Pumpkin pie and the hood is the dollop of cream in the center 🤣

[@donnalewis4895]

OMGoodness I would love to use this method on a dressing gown. I love hoods and never realized they were so simple. Pizza 🍕 hood would make a cute Halloween costume for a toddler. They could be a pizza monster and stay warm also. Just think if you made it long enough it could be modified once they became an adult and have a real conversation piece. Lol 😂Hugs

[@katiebailey4017]

Beautiful ❤

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Katie!

[@birdiebee7449]

I love the rose window design! Its stunning. Big hood for the DRAMA!

[@raraavis7782]

Definitely a winner. I predict that that is a garment, you'll reach for and wear quite often. It's a bit 'extra', but still perfectly suitable for everyday wear.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Rara! I hope whatever small town I end up in likes drama 🤣

[@fikanera838]

Simply stunning! The weight of the fabric gives so much extra drama, & creates a fabulous structure!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! It has a lot of oomph!

[@cassmacdonald-perfectlyimp2486]

This is genius! I’ve patterned up an 18th century mantelet and I’m going to use the hood from Costume Close Up as the hood. Rather than something light, I’m going to make it in some brown wool type fabric I’ve got. I’m definitely planning on using my calico stash to see if the pattern needs changing anywhere so it doesn’t gape at the front etc and then adjusting from there. Used the entire pattern to make a red cloak some years ago, but used a wool loden, which sheds and is really a bit thick to drape properly, so I’m still on the look out for a lighter weight wool to make it again! Based on a headscarf I bought, sometimes something as simple as a length of velvet ribbon can be useful - velvet clings to the hair quite well - and you can leave a couple of short gaps so you can still use Bobby pins if you need to. Also, with my 18th century cloak, I had some leftover red cotton flannel left from a PJs project and it turned out that by adding it over the seam where the body and hood are joined, it finished the edge AND was more comfy on my skin. And didn’t show much bc of the colour

[@akhagee4707]

PJ cotton flannel as the hood lining! Thank you for that thought. I was just trying to figure out how to get a hood to stay on my elder kiddo who's hair won't hold a bobby pin.

[@cassmacdonald-perfectlyimp2486]

@@akhagee4707 it was more on the inside of where the hood and main body joined, so the wool didn’t itch my skin, but I have made a lovely wool hat with leftover red cotton flannel as the lining and not only is it soft, but it does indeed not come off my head! If that doesn’t work, definitely try the velvet ribbon technique: a strip sewn horizontally (eg ear to ear) onto the inside or lining of the hood should grip your hair really well AND you can leave gaps along the edge of the ribbon (ie not sewing at certain points) where you could use a Bobby pin to hold it onto your hair if you really needed to

[@akhagee4707]

@cassmacdonald-perfectlyimp2486 maybe both the flannel & ribbon together once I make her next cape/cloak. Because our hair is so thin bobby pins just slide right out.

[@cassmacdonald-perfectlyimp2486]

@@akhagee4707 I really hope it works. If you’ve got a flannel shirt or something it may be an idea to use the brushed side of that to see if it will stick on your hair. My hair is really thick, but it can be very shiny and slippery (it behaves how it wants, when it wants and can be anything from super curly to loose waves or straight if I use my GHDs), so I do empathise.

[@debvoz]

I love the look of the cape, and I think that the heavier fabric is a great choice because it stands out instead of draping and it adds to the look

[@account01289]

😆 Yes! I love this one 😍❤❤❤

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@2_pencil]

Another beauty! Would love to see a version of this to match Elizabeth Taylor’s fall leaf dress from Little Women.

[@asilverfoxintasmania9940]

The transfer vinyl is such a fun addition to this. So many options!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! The HTV truly allows for magic 🤩✨

[@plushieangela]

you need a dungeon in your future gothic manor. One beneath the earth so you can iron in the summertime with less discomfort

[@BethAge95]

So epic! Love the rose window design!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Beth!

[@MichelleSMV]

Your creativity never ceases to awe me! This is so beautiful 🖤♥

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Michelle!

[@LenaTate]

Ahhhh it’s gorgeous

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Lena!

[@Hippiechick11]

I love this cape! I like the drape, it gives a broad shoulder feel.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! Yes the body creates quite the shoulder line 😂

[@Tisiloves]

Definitely stealing that hood method for the dramatic setting of my rain cape

[@jakimcmurdo4810]

Really lovely cape and hod love all the details 😁🇬🇧❤️

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Jaki!

[@BookCat18]

Yesssssssss I've been hoodwinked🎉❤😂

[@fraeuleinrosenmaier]

Sooo coool! 🤩 I gotta make the cape somehow although I have no idea yet what to wear it with, haha. Also, I started to make the lantern bag and it is 95% finished. Yay!

[@damogranheart5521]

Well done, ye!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! I can't quit with the lantern bags, I have an embellished one coming up soon ❤️✨

[@deborahhouse9569]

It really is very striking. I fancy doing the space cape too.

[@jam33033]

oh wow the stain glass design looks so great

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@dreams4tears]

Oh my god a space cape sounds awesome! Although I do love this stain glass motif too

[@anitahebert1511]

I keep imagining wearing it out to my local coffee shop for the jaw drops! Looks amazing! In the Sanctus reveal I didnt see the black on black elements. It was my favorite piece then, doubly so with that detail.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Anita!

[@robintheparttimesewer6798]

Oh I love it. The stain glass effect is stunning! I think I will save this it would look great on my dream coat

[@GlobalTrendsCycles]

Thank you for telling us about your iron - it truly is hard to find a decent iron nowadays, and on your recommendation, I immediately ordered the same iron as yours. Just tried it out for the first time today (and I'm making a cape!) and it truly is a great iron! Thank you so much!

[@ladyjo581]

Gorgeous as always, B 💙🥰

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Jo!

[@alisonc297]

Love this cape, beautifully done ❤

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Alison!

[@deborahdeutchman]

Bianca I love your video's. This cape is lovely. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Deborah!

[@Tuijjcc]

Gosh! It was hard work! U really must love doing them! Needs passion! Ur so good at what u do. I hope u sell some of them. I would if I was u. But only u are u! Ur so creative and I’m so happy u do these kinda mash up’s of time! Ur beautiful soul!❤

[@kelessa]

The giant hood makes me so happy :D

[@ShakespeareDoomsday]

This is giving 1950s does Victorian fancy dress (costume) party!

[@kiracraft3360]

So I make cloaks and robes I love your capelet so stinking much!! May I use the ribbon idea on the inside of the hood to pin to hair??? That's genius!!

[@ariadne0w1]

of course, if she minded she wouldn't put it in a semi-instructional video

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Do it!! Satin lining makes for slippery hoods 😂✨

[@lesleyharris525]

Love the cape, darling daughter has one but won't share, so must make my own. Yours is so dramatic. ❤

[@JessMirrkat]

I suddenly NEED a cropped cape for spooky season

[@QuestorThews-s6j]

Beautiful rose window!

[@athenarocar]

I made a full-length emerald faux suede cape. Found a matching shiny emerald lining. Turned out amazing. I have been looking for embroidery ideas, but I never thought about heat transfer. May need to investigate this option.

[@Myssmynx]

Love love love this! I mentioned pizza cape to my goblin kiddo & they are all for it ;)

[@TheFreckledLassSeamstress]

😂 love your content as always. Enjoyable. Knowledgeable. Even made me giggle

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@pameldridge984]

❤

[@waterbitten]

Well damn! 😍💐💐💐💐

[@jennglow4647]

Very pretty 😀

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Jenn!

[@gailbraun1328]

Love this!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Gail!

[@Tuijjcc]

I posted a screenshot of this beauty with ur channel showing. As ur skill must be flaunted. ❤ Ur welcome!

[@suzannewch7202]

Love it!

[@kjtherrick4031]

LOVE IT!!!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!!

[@sphinxios]

man that left pic is like a scary nun just waithing to hit the fingers with a ruler :)

[@damogranheart5521]

YIKES!

[@Tuijjcc]

Ur magician! ❤

[@tiffanytomasino335]

It is a glorious cape!...and I am working on a circle skirt...matching cape?

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Tiffany!

[@ElisaAllen]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@leftunsupervised]

I was just thinking that somehow it was giving Lana Turner as Milady from The Three Musketeers right before you said the "1950s does medieval" style 😆

[@Tuijjcc]

WAU!❤

[@Tuijjcc]

Ps. Added also link! Humans at their best! U are!❤

[@pippaseaspirit4415]

15” by 44”? Which aspect has the 44” measurement?

[@TheClosetHistorian]

The hight of the hood, the fold goes along the top ✨

[@akhagee4707]

​@TheClosetHistorian so if I felt like sewing a seam at the top, I could conceivably use two different colors on the hood?

[@wearthischaoswell]

I'm not sure if it's already linked somewhere else or I'm just not seeing it, but would you mind tossing a link to your iron in the description? I'm in the market for a new one :) Thank you!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

I indeed forgot! I'll go fix that 😅 chisteam.com/chi-professional-iron-13101

[@lynneozzyblackbeard]

🤩☘️

[@ArtByEmilyHare]

WHERE are those scissors from? Long handle but short scissor?

[@almadeckard8360]

A lobster female v knotch plyers can make fast work of v knotch in sewing too.

[@louisasmith3430]

Mood is offering affiliate links at the bottom of the page when looking at the fabric item. FYI

[@gerileemakes]

John Green needs a pizza cape

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Truth 🍕

[@victoriaconstantine-cort3091]

xXX👍👍👍

[@melissel5648]

Certainly not a deceptive cape, if you ask me 😅

[@theplussizecostumer]

I'm just i awe of your skill. There's something I'm curious about when you do your Look Books. Why the red contacts? No shade, I'm just really curious because the first time I saw you wearing them kinda freaked me out. It's still a little disconcerting despite knowing you will probably wear them, but I never asked why because It's not really my business. But now my curiosity has gotten the better of me. I hope I'm not being too nosy.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

I have worn bright blue, yellow, and red contacts for different lookbooks, becuase it's fun and goes with the ✨vibe✨ It's supposed to be creepy 🦇

[@theplussizecostumer]

@@TheClosetHistorian cool. Creepy level achieved! 👍🫶