As most of you know it’s fall and the days ahead are getting colder and colder. I’m always thinking of creative ways to wear cold weather clothing and still look cute. Especially when I’m at home because I’m tempted to just wear sweats all the time. So I thought of what better and more fashionable way to look good than wearing a cape?
Capes are becoming super popular this season, and I decided to make my own, because it’s super easy to make. Even for me who has zero sewing skills, (trust me, my mom has tried to teach me several times. Lol) All you need are a few things to make it.
A fleece blanket–your choice of color and pattern. Obviously I had to go with leopard print. Haha
Embroidery thread (the same color as the thread on the blanket.
A needle and scissors
Start off by folding the blanket in half horizontally on a flat surface.
Then measure to make a spot or small cut in the middle of the blanket.
Then cut up the middle of the blanket until you get to the center and stop.
Now sew up each side of the blanket edge to keep it from fraying, and it looks a little more finished.
Now you’re ready to go! You can wear your cape around the house or when you’re going and running errands. You can even put a belt around the cape to make it look a little more pulled together and be good to go for a night our on the town!
I love this cape because it’s the perfect layering piece to wear because it’s light, but still keeps you warm, and you can wear it with several different outfits and still look fabulous!
I kept things simple and wore just some black leggings and a green sweatshirt with gray boots. I think the cape really dresses up the whole look and it adds some extra warmth. Especially since it was freezing outside! Lol
I hope you ladies are inspired to make your own cape and wear it in these cooler months to stay toasty and cute!
What an awesome idea! I love the leopard print and it is so on trend right now! This looks amazing on you! Thanks for sharing this simple to make project. Love it. – Amy
http://www.stylingrannymama.com
Thank you! You should totally make one too!
Wow this is so cute..I have been sewing for years..but making time to do it with blogging ..and then getting it on the blog is another story…you have inspired me to get with it! You are adorable in that cape!!
Valerie
Thank you! We’re totally noobs at sewing so this was something super basic that we could do. haha. Get out there and start sewing more! 😀
Brilliant idea, looks so good, and then there’s so many colours and patterns you go choose! Jacqui
http://www.mummabstylish.com
Yes! You are only limited by the blankets patterns & colors! 😀
What an absolutely fabulous idea!! I’m totally going to copy this!
jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Thank you! Let us know how it turns out!
How creative!! And it seems so easy! Thanks for sharing 🙂
No problem! You know its super easy, because we managed to do it! haha!
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The combo of color and leopard print is adorable! The step by step that you’ve included is simple and helpful too 🙂
Thank you so much! We’re glad you found it helpful 🙂
I love the look of this cape. It’s so stylish!
Thank you so much!
This is amazing! I have to try this myself, looks so do-able!
XO
Lee Anne
http://www.lifebylee.com
Thank you! It totally is!
cute cape, what a great idea!
http://www.layersofchic.com
Thank you!
The cape that you created is really nice. I love DYI projects, thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
This is so neat! I love the leopard and green paired together!
xx,
Amanda || http://www.fortheloveofglitter.com
Thank you!
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Soooo in love with this!! And well, it’s affordable so I just had to share in Barefoot Budgeting on Facebook too !! ps.. yeah, i’m a leopard skin fan !!
Yay for another leopard skin fan! I’m glad you shared it!