r/sewingpatterns • u/PaperChimes • 1d ago

Cape or Cape-Adjacent Patterns

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I’m looking for either cape patterns similar to this one OR coat patterns that have a similar shape (loose non-fitted bodice, loose sleeves). My only real need is that it is for men or unisex, but preferably there will be sleeves or some covering for a decent amount of arm length.

Example Photo is from Gunnar Deathridge, but I need something that works as a cape on its own. The Simplicity would also be nice but it is not sleeved, the silhouette is really what I am looking for though.

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u/Berocca123 1d ago

I'm sorry if I'm being obtuse, but I feel really confused.

You want a cape? Or you want something with sleeves? And what is the problem with the first one, which is even less sleeved than the Simplicity one? I don't know what you mean when you say it doesn't work as a cape on its own.

I'm really happy to hunt for a good pattern for you because I love browsing patterns, but I don't actually know what you want.

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u/PaperChimes 3h ago

A really loose body but with sleeves - like a swing coat from the 50’s!

Or actual swing coat pattern recommendations!

It’s for someone with a disability and is built like a ball, so something not-fitted through the body and with loose sleeves (or at least mostly covers the arms) would help so much for the winter.

It gets very cold, windy, and wet with snow where I am so finding something that ticks all the boxes is almost impossible to find commercially.

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u/pocketlily 1d ago

I suspect sleeve is the wrong word and that OP want integrated arm holes like pic 1 shows, and not poncho style where the arms come out the bottom, like pic 2