I Made an Edwardian Wrap Cape...and American Duchess Made Shoes to Match!
by Bernadette Banner
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Preorder for the American Duchess autumn 2020 styles (including the Bernadette!) is now open through 4 September, 2020! They're giving everyone $20 off the full price during this time; after that, shoes will be available as stock allows, and depending on popularity may or may not be reordered again in future. https://www.americanduchess.com/collections/newAmerican Duchess ethics-Environment: https://www.americanduchess.com/pages/environmental-policySourcing: https://www.americanduchess.com/pages/sourcing-policyMore American Duchess: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americanduchess/Website: https://www.americanduchess.com/More Nicole:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silk_and_buckram/Nicole is also secretly a TikTok star: https://www.tiktok.com/@cloche_call?lang=en Were feet actually smaller back then? https://www.tiktok.com/@cloche_call/video/6860242800236137734?lang=enRESOURCES:Free cape pattern PDF download: https://www.patreon.com/posts/welcome-heres-35479363Other CosTubers who have followed this pattern (if you'd like some different body type examples!):Noelle (Costuming Drama): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6xcI5mC9WkKacy Burchfield: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTXcy4Mi79Mlil' rummager: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bDOYqmKr1YLizCapism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmurGT4mk1s Swimming in a Sea of Estrogen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjcFrNYGu68Morgan Donner (showcased in the beginning): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pE_nrHKd58MATERIALS USED:Wool broadcloth (3 yds) - Burnley & Trowbridge https://burnleyandtrowbridge.com/collections/woolens-broadcloth-coatings/products/6547-black-fine-broadclothSilk taffeta lining (soft gold color, which seems to be discontinued at the moment) (3 yds) - Burnley & Trowbridge https://burnleyandtrowbridge.com/collections/silkBlack and white silk threads - Steinlauf & Stoller, NYCHooks and eyes (2 pairs) - Steinlauf & Stoller, NYCOTHER USEFUL TOOLS:(Please know that these are affiliate links)-Clear 18-inch ruler: https://amzn.to/2DIdRrh-Steel-headed straight pins: https://amzn.to/2ByJUaQ -Every size & weight needle you will probably ever need: https://amzn.to/2Sd76R7-My most favorite (& stupidly fiddly) #10 sharps, the tiniest needles: https://amzn.to/2SaZEGf-Ye Trusty Olde 8” shears (tartan ribbon not included): https://amzn.to/2DXkUft-Those wee bird snips that literally everyone seems to have: https://amzn.to/2zu9vzY-(But I’ve also just found these that are a unicorn and I am severely tempted; I should not be trusted with Amazon: https://amzn.to/2KvXGgX)-Flexicurve: https://amzn.to/2DG9OvA-French Curve: https://amzn.to/2RWzWVJVideo footage shot on the Sony ZV1 (https://amzn.to/2CD1tJK). Edited with Adobe Premiere Pro. Portals to Other Realms:Instagram, for real-time progress: http://www.instagram.com/bernadettebanner (@bernadettebanner)Patreon, for more vloggish and bloggish content: https://www.patreon.com/bernadettebanner Prints & merch of design sketches: https://www.redbubble.com/people/bertiebanner/shopFor ***BUSINESS ENQUIRIES*** please contact my representation at:bernadettebanner@lighthouseagents.com(BUSINESS-RELATED correspondence is handled here. Messages do not reach me directly.)Due to current ongoing project commitments, requests for dressmaking commissions, individual research or project consultation are not considered at this time.Music:(All music is from http://epidemicsound.com unless otherwise specified.)'Simple Pleasantries' by Arthur Benson'Incidental Encounters' by Arthur Benson'Lightdrops' by Peter Sandberg'Storytellers' by Francis Wells'A Story Unfolds' by Francis Wells'Night Walk' by Gavin Luke'Silent Approval' by Howard Harper-Barnes