The round «Audrey Hepburn» cape in wool

You were all waiting for it ! Here is the tutorial of our famous "Audrey Hepburn" round cape in wool  ! Warm and elegant, it is made in an original cut and consists of a wool fabric as well as two pretty buttons for the closure. Perfect during mid-season to cover youself during your trips in the great outdoors ;-) 

Material :

To make this coat you'll need :

• 1 square wool fabric of minimum 150x150cm

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• 7 meters bias binding with a width of minimum 2cm

All styles are permitted (velvet, faux leather or in cotton), preferably a plain color. See you at at the haberdashery departement

• 2 big buttons

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• 2 staples-hook

They will be used for the discreet closure of the collar. You can find it here

• 1 tracing tool
• 1 pair of scissors
• Our explanation (in French) in pdf format here !

Step 1 THE CUT FOR THE SQUARE

Fold your square fabric in 4. Measure the distance between your neck and your wrist and transfer this length (make a small mark) on the 2 sides with "folds". Then draw an arc and cut along the line.

Step 2 THE CUT FOR THE NECKLINE

According to the size of your head, cut a small arc (7 to 10 cm on each side) on the corner for the neckline.

Step 3 THE STRAIGHT CUT

Unfold your fabric and make a straight cut from the outside of the circle to the center.

Step 4 THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE CAPE

Wrap the cape around your shoulders and layer the fabric to find the perfect position in which you are comfortable. Pin it and remove it.

Step 5 THE BUTTONHOLES

Make two incisions on the fabric on top to mark the buttonhole about 3cm from the edge. Then sew the buttons directly onto the bottom fabric, making sure to match it with the buttonholes. Overcast the buttonholes.

Step 6 PLACE THE BIAS BINDING

Place the bias binding of your choice on the edges of the fabric. Pin the bias binding to hold it in place while sewing.

Step 7 CLOSURE OF THE COLLAR

Place two hook clips inside the cape at the collar to strengthen the closure.

And there you go! All you have to do is put on your cape :-)