Easy Sew/No Sew Super Hero Cape Tutorial

The little dudes in this house live and breathe all things super hero.

So naturally we had a super hero themed party for their birthdays.

In another installment of what was I thinking when I committed to making all these party favors, I made capes for our guests.

Since fleece won't ravel and doesn't need to be hemmed, they're easy enough that I made a dozen the night before the party in just one evening.

These capes won't actually make you fly, but it would be cool if they did.

What you'll need:

fleece, about 24 x 30 inches
a contrasting color fleece scrap, about 6 x 6 inches, large enough to cut a star or other applique shape
small pair (1 x1 inch-ish) of sew on (don't try to sew through sticky back on your machine!) Velcro

And this is what you do (I made these so long ago I didn't take process pictures):

 

If you'd like to make this in a no-sew version, just substitute the sew-on Velcro with sticky back Velcro and use fusible web to attach the applique.

ps.  Our cape wearing friends are aged 6 and under...if your child is older/taller, adjust your measurements to size.

xoxo

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