Cosplay Tutorial: How To Make A Cape

I'm sorry this is so long but I wanted to make sure I covered everything in one video. I go over a few different types of capes, collars and way to attach them. If you have any questions please look through here first as someone may have asked it; other than ask, ask away! ********QUESTIONS******** HOW DO YOU FIGURE OUT THE RADIUS SO YOU CAN CUT THE NECK HOLE? First take the circumference of your neck, as an example mine is 11 inches. The equation for finding the radius if you have the circumference is C/2(3.14). Essentially your equation will be C/6.28 or in the case of my neck 11/6.28. Easy! I always round up just to make sure I'm covered for any seam allowance or calculating errors. HOW MUCH FABRIC DO YOU NEED TO MAKE A CAPE? This varies from cape to cape but you do require a lot! Most of mine require at least four yards and keep in mind that those are half circle capes. THEY DON'T MAKE FABRIC BIG ENOUGH FOR MY CIRCLE CAPE! You'll probably have to make two half circles and sew them together. You can keep the two seams on the shoulders to make it less obvious. WHAT FABRIC SHOULD I USE FOR MY CAPE? This depends on you, the original artwork and how you want it to flow. I've seen capes made from several different types of fabric including: cottons, rayon, linens, vinyls, broadcloth and fur. It really depends on you and what you want to make and what will compliment the rest of the costume. **************************************************************************** FACEBOOK:   / antiaichan   TWITTER:   / antiaichan