a cape for me

We went to a wedding on Friday, and I was worried that the strappy dress I planned to wear might not be warm enough for autumn weather, so I made a simple cape to wear on top. The pattern is Burda 8173 and the fabric is from Tessuti - a beautiful chocolate wool on the outside, and lined in a silk satin I found in the remnants bin. It was very cosy, and the silk felt all swishy and luxurious against my skin; so much nicer than polyester. I've never worn a cape before, and when I told Mark I was making one he looked slightly worried... I think he was expecting a rectangular, Superman-style creation. But this one comes just above the elbows and is not superheroesque at all; I can see it getting a fair bit of wear with skirts and boots this winter.















