This is a bit random.

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My friend's birthday is in 2 weeks, and I must must must must MUST make her a cape.  We're both obsessed with Phantom of the Opera, and therefore the cape that the Phantom wears.  I don't care how long it takes for me to make it, I don't have a need to rush it.  It can be a super belated birthday present, and I can give her something else for her real birthday.

The original cape of the Phantom (in the movie):

Examples from www.twinrosedesigns.com:

Except you know, in black.  And not velvet, because that's much too heavy for Los Angeles wear.

Any help at all is definitely appreciated!