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Step 5 – Sew the hood exterior and lining together
With right sides together pin the two hoods together, making sure the seam at the top lines up on both pieces. Using a walking foot sew the two together using a .5 inch (1.25cm) seam allowance. Turn hood right side out and set aside.
Step 6 – sew the outer body of the cape together
With right side together place the front of the cape on the back. Sew each side seam using a walking foot with a .5 inch (1.25cm) seam allowance. Repeat with the lining.
Step 7 – sew the hood onto the exterior of the cape.
Line up the back of hood and the sides with the top of the exterior cape. With right sides together ( the exterior of the hood touching the exterior of the cape) pin the hood into place. Sew on using a .5 inch (1.25 cm) seam allowance.
Step 8 – sew lining to the cape.
With the hood sandwiched in between the exterior and the lining, place right sides together and pin be sure to leave a 4 to 6 inch ( 10 to 15 cm) gap at the back bottom for turning. Sew all the way around using a walking foot and a .5 inch ( 1.25 cm) seam allowance.
Step 8 – sew lining to the cape.
Turn right side and sew gap shut. Optional – top stitch all the way around the cape using a .25 inch (.5 cm) seam allowance.
Step 9 – add button and button hole.
Take button and draw button hole onto the side you wish the button to be on. on the hood front. Sew in button hole and attach button on the other side. Trim threads.
