Making a Victorian Capelet

[@MayYourGodGoWithYou]

The striped effect on the finished beads is very very nice.

[@lajoyous1568]

The tassels are just the perfect touch. (& they're such fun to make)

[@stevezytveld6585]

The capelet is beautiful. And the tassels are an inspired touch. Well done. I've been wingding about whether or not to use this lovely Parisian blue velvet for my American Duchess cape. Which has put the project on the very back of the back burners since last fall. After seeing this there is now no question that I'll be using the velvet and some blue & white stripped cotton for the lining. Thank you for accidently making up my mind for me. Your hat is everything... - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown {oooh - if you want to drop by and say 'hi', my Foundations Revealed Beginner entry is under my full name, Cathy MacDonald-Zytveld}

[@christineb8148]

This shape makes me think of a gorgeous velvety giant Saturniidae!!

[@annafatima]

I think these might be the best looking tassels. Period. I seldom even like the look of tassels but you might have reformed me. 🙃

[@stanceymackenzie]

I am not a great one for over embellishment or decoration. But I am quite happy with them.

[@merindymorgenson3184]

@@stanceymackenzie but can you even call yourself Victorian if you haven’t embellished all the embellishments available? 😂

[@Ella-iv1fk]

Yes! Excuse me while I immediately go and look for old velvet curtains in the attic (brown, of course) to repurpose into a stole/capelet. Also, I was thinking voodoo doll of cousin It as soon as you laid out the tassels.

[@stanceymackenzie]

Oh jolly good I am glad it was not just me laughing at my little dollies.

[@somethingsinlife5600]

It's like seeing back into a time when cameras weren't invented yet...But now you can see it in HD :)

[@lisawallace2237]

Lovely video. Lovely capelet.

[@TheGardenKitten]

I always enjoy your videos and look forward to the next one. Thank you.

[@LadyLJOII]

I like the shape of the caplet you have created. It has a gothic style. Early in my Am Civil War civilian hobby, I created a mantle pattern from the Carl Kohler Victorian Mantle in his book. I had brown cotton velveteen similar to yours and used a golden welting all around like the description he had. I later made a matching separate hood with an over the shoulder caplet. The hood front came to a point over the forehead center. I thought I was stylin. Alas and alack, the creative fever came on recently and I actually took them apart(!)and am planning to make something else. Recycling.

[@LadyLJOII]

Spellcheck would not let me spell that correctly. Dear Spellcheck, how you do complicate my life.

[@myriamd3152]

I'm always impressed (as a very unexperienced seamstress) when people sew velvet like it's no big deal. And the result is lovely!

[@ClayCraftCoffee]

Those tassels look so good when on! I was a little skeptical when you first mentioned them just because I myself am not a fan of tassels, but wow! They really make that capelet look amazing!

[@stanceymackenzie]

Thank you very much. it could very easily have just remained plain and looked fine but I do think they give it a finished quality. Thank you very much.

[@ashleejones1690]

The tassels really make it! 💜

[@ReinaElizondo]

I love it. I didn't think it looked rushed at all in the muff video. I thought it was attached to the coat before.

[@Ellaodi]

This is BEAUTIFUL!!! AND historical ladies rushed too nd took shortcuts, dont be down on yourself for less than 100% perfection. Gotta still be excited to finish and wear it!

[@kendall7041]

i love your love of brown! I think the subtle contrast of threads on the bead is lovely.

[@stanceymackenzie]

Thank you for excepting my choice in colour palette, be warned I have at least three more brown projects on the go at the moment but I will try and do something else for variation.

[@kendall7041]

@@stanceymackenzie There's plenty of costumers making jewel-toned works, you're providing variation in celebrating your love of earth tones!

[@speedfinder1]

As avid watchers of your channel, we must comment that we are pleased to have some precision. We couldn't make up our minds if the thing was a Cape, a Capelet, a Stole, a Hoodless Snood, A Shrug or what it was! We can relax and enjoy the video now! :)

[@linw7320]

Too funny 🤣🤣

[@stanceymackenzie]

Well I had a whole week to decide what to call it, although my spelling of the word capelet has also evolved over that time. Thank you very much I am glad you enjoyed it.

[@x1435]

The tassels really bring it together! I'm generally not a fan of fringe of any sort, but I've never considered that tassels could be functional! I dislike them a little bit less now ;) Thanks for sharing your process!

[@stanceymackenzie]

I don't really like a lot of decoration and often leave things plain but I am rather pleased with them so I am glad somebody else who likes plain things can also enjoy them.

[@kayemcmullen]

Do you period ladies call it styling an outfit? Any hoo I loved the brown over the black coat with the black hat - my favourite colour combination. You looked wonderful!

[@lisabethkelly1269]

This was perfect for watching with my first cup of tea this morning.

[@stanceymackenzie]

Excellent I am so pleased.

[@TheSharpenedPencil]

I love the textural difference between the silk and yarn on the tassels. It is very subtle but in the exact right way. Wrapping beads like this to make tassels is super cool and I want to try it immediately.

[@lisahodges8299]

Thank you, it's so nice to see such a lovely item made so feminine. Upwards nap for clothing and downwards for curtains to allow for dust removal, I am so happy to see that! Birdy

[@jackiejames4551]

It's lovely and suits you perfectly. Thank you so much for making these beautiful yet practical pieces.

[@leila_h_photography]

This made my Sunday! I was hoping you'd make a video about making the cape, too 😀 I will definitely try my hand at this, can't wait to have a matching cape/muff set!

[@susanharris-rohde1127]

I agree. This is now on my "Must Make" list!💚

[@astra1653]

I think it turned out as a perfectly lovely accessory to the muff you made, especially after you added the tassels.

[@robinhahnsopran]

It's 3AM where I live and I needed something beautiful and zen to watch before bed, and this was so lovely! What a lovely final result, too - your work is so beautiful!

[@KellyAK]

That is so cute, and the tassles are such a lovely finishing touch!

[@merindymorgenson3184]

I appreciate the little tips thrown in there, like ironing the velvet on another velvet piece to avoid crushing the pile.lovely capelet!

[@lesleyharris525]

Hi, it's lovely, and the colour is perfect,

[@canucknancy4257]

That was wonderful. I adore the addition of the tassels, they add a bit of whimsy to the capelet. Thanks so much for sharing. Take care.

[@McNerdyCostumesandProps]

What a wonderful brown! It ties the whole outfit together so nicely 😊

[@DevilSeiji]

Damn, that's a cute capelet!

[@elizabethraitanen5057]

I love the capelet. Your videos are a joy to watch....even for those, like me, who lack the skills required to sew anything. Hello again from Canada.

[@stanceymackenzie]

Thank you so much I am glad it is still interesting people who don't sew or at least sew as much.

[@anjahuddart6367]

This was so lovely. Thank you for making the perfect accompaniment to my sunday morning!

[@4MaryJaneInsane]

I just watched the video from last week and hope you would also show the making of the caplet!!! it is so pretty!!!!

[@lesleygoodall-page8035]

I didn’t think it looked rushed! Your work is a recent discovery and I love it thinking about charity shop openings in the future for a cape let!

[@wowzieee]

I love caplets. They need to make a re entry into today s fashion. Keep inspiring

[@carolempluckrose4188]

I love it. Whilst watching a vision of a think winter coat flirted across my mind, with the carpet actually seen into the cape, a bit a la Sherlock Holmes!

[@carolempluckrose4188]

Ooops, gremlins on the loose again!

[@nataliestanchevski4628]

The capelet is lovely and your skill at producing quality videos is greatly improved, if you don't mind me saying. Really nice angles, lighting, editing, and voice over!

[@stanceymackenzie]

Thank you very much. That is very encouraging to hear. I have looked back at my videos and I have leaned a lot. It is definitely not a skill that comes naturally and I have a long way to go, also my interest is in the sewing and step by step nature of it but the challenge is how to do that and not be dull or monotonous, and unlike me not every body wants to watch half an hour of hand sewing. Believe me I record hours of it and have to cut it down so much.

[@nataliestanchevski4628]

@@stanceymackenzie I could watch hours of sewing while I do my hand sewing on the sofa, but I may be in the minority lol.

[@petapendlebury9024]

@@nataliestanchevski4628 I think they're calling it ASMR now - apparently very popular! So there may be something in it :-)

[@LixiaWinter]

Wow, it's so beautiful! I'm glad you made this video, I was dying to learn how you did this lovely little piece! 💜

[@hypatia4754]

Really nice. I would have added some frogging. In fact, I might do. Thanks!

[@lindabloom6666]

I love the way the whole ensemble just came together.

[@janepercival-stewart8129]

It's lovely. I do enjoy your videos

[@stanceymackenzie]

Thank you ever so much.

[@kathryncoelho2249]

Soooooo Cute! I love it!

[@cornbreadfedkirkpatrick9647]

Very nice. next should be an Inverness coat or have you done one already, newbie here a relative mentioned you some time ago.

[@cornbreadfedkirkpatrick9647]

:)

[@nurmihusa7780]

What a delight!!! Simple and elegant!!!

[@susanharris-rohde1127]

What about a matching tassel on your muff wrist band?

[@lauraguglielmo]

Lovely addition to the outfit!!

[@c.w.3750]

How fun!

[@maleahlock]

Thank you for the lovely video! I am horribly rough with my clothes so I fully understand the over-secured tassles. My Oma used to say I could rip steel armour 😁.

[@helenahsson1697]

I love your videos, the longer tje better :) You've really evolved the filming/sound/editing of the videos. And now I have to make one of these too for next winter :)

[@stanceymackenzie]

Thank you very much. That is very encouraging to hear. I have looked back at my videos and I have leaned a lot. It is definitely not a skill that comes naturally and I have a long way to go, also my interest is in the sewing and step by step nature of it but the challenge is how to do that and not be dull or monotonous, and unlike me not every body wants to watch half an hour of hand sewing. Believe me I record hours of it and have to cut it down so much. I hope you do get to make one I am very pleased with my combination of garments.

[@lynn858]

Wooo! This is absolutely within my current skill set!

[@rachelmayes298]

Your channel is awesome 😎

[@stanceymackenzie]

Thank you ever so much.

[@cap4life1]

Really wonderful work as always!

[@deannastevens1217]

LOVE IT!!

[@petapendlebury9024]

Loved the tassels! Well, the whole thing really. I wonder if De Vere threads are perplexed by their run on orders for chenille yarn? Or is it just me that wants to make lots of tassels? If you wanted shine - what thread/yarn would you use to create a similar style of tassel?

[@stanceymackenzie]

I might use the silk thread that DeVere thick thread or embroidery threads or embroidery maybe Pearl cotton thread they are quite shiny

[@graceygal2664]

You should try to sew a whole dress on an Essex machine

[@persephoneolympia3078]

Omg I love it it's so sweet! your work is so lovely as always and It looks amazing on you, you suit it so well! feel the need to make one for myself in burgundy or bottle green immediately! *runs off to buy velvet* Cotton sateen (aka poor man's silk as my mum calls it) and massive fluffy tassels especially are my two guilty pleasures in life 😂 hope all is well and hope you have an awesome day 😊

[@stanceymackenzie]

cotton sateen is a great fabric, I hope you do make one for yourself its a surprisingly adaptable garment I think it would work for regency too. Thank you very much.

[@persephoneolympia3078]

@@stanceymackenzie gotta love some brown cotton sateen :D surprisingly adaptable >.< yes, ive put it on my 'to do' list which is woefully short atm, so as soon as funds allow ill be in sainsburys doing the weekly shop with my own velvet tassled acessory :D and possibly a matching jacket for my chihuahua! -definately exept i really dont suit regency >.< love your work, you're such an insperation to me and i cant wait to see what you upload next!!

[@merindymorgenson3184]

Would understitching be an option to help keep the lining inward? Or is this not a good situation for that?

[@knittingmoose]

Where do you get your embroidery silk? I've not seen it on a spool like that?

[@stanceymackenzie]

www.devereyarns.co.uk I buy it from here, they have a lovely selection

[@TillIGetToYou]

Anyone else getting music overdrive and soft speech, making it hard to have regular sound?

[@stanceymackenzie]

I’m sorry it’s uncomfortable for you to watch. My normal camera sound recording while sewing has poor audio quality with a lot of background noise so I tend to remove the sound and add music and I don’t have a microphone for recording my voice overs. I will try to keep the music audio quieter in future.

[@TillIGetToYou]

@@stanceymackenzie Thank you for getting back to me and no reason to apologise :) I thought it was my settings more than anything else.