craftgrrl | Sep. 14th, 2011

( Viola! )
I have been having the most ridiculously difficult time making a couple of simple capes. I haven't done any machine sewing in a while and it certainly showed. Problems figuring out layout, major problems with the machine (which turned out to be solved by simply adjusting the thread and bobbin tension - sheesh!), needing to go to the store for more material... What ought ot have taken me a couple of days has taken me over a week to get the first one done. Of course, I never do anything simply if I can make it more difficult for myself, so I used two different fabrics to make the capes more interesting. The main fabric is a plain brown microsuede. The other is a microsuede/foil combination that looks really cool. Despite all the struggles, I am pleased with how this first one has turned out.

At least now that I have that one done, the second should go more quickly. I need to have them both done before the end of the month, as they are for a Lord of the Rings 4-day event hubby & I are attending.

So, here are some pics.