How to Make a Cloak (free pattern and easy instructions)

Learn how to make a cloak with this easy step by step tutorial.  I love the how to make a cloak tutorial. Great fleece sewing project and costume idea DIY. Perfect for adding a little drama or warmth to a costume or cosplay. Love how there is a free pdf sewing pattern to go with it.This cloak has a lining for added interest, but can also be made without it. With its curved hem and high low styling this cloak has style and function (no tripping over the front).

For this project you will need:

2.5 yards of 60 inch wide fleece, felt or Jersey knit for exterior

2.5 yards of 60 inch wide  duck cloth or home decor fabric for lining

sew on buckle or clasp

Sewing Essentials (scissors, pins, etc.)

Fleece fun’s free pattern (available at the end of the post)

 

 

How to Make a Cloak Video Tutorial:

How to make a Cloak Tutorial:

Step 1 – Assemble the Pattern and cut out.

You will need to assemble the pattern.  For instructions on how to assemble the pattern click here.

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On folded cloth place the pattern on the fold and cut out 1 of the exterior along the outer black line.

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When you cut out the neck be sure to cut notches to make lining up the hood easier later.

On the shorter front cut the cloth on the fold to make a slit that will be the opening of the  two sides on the front.

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Cut two of the hood exterior.

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Again be sure to cut the notches to make lining up easier.

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Now cut down the cape piece to the pink line.

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Cut 1 of the lining like you did the exterior – again make sure to add the notches at the neckline.

I love the how to make a cloak tutorial. Great fleece sewing project and costume idea DIY. Perfect for adding a little drama or warmth to a costume or cosplay. Love how there is a free pdf sewing pattern to go with it.

Cut down the hood pattern along the pink line.

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Cut two of the hood lining of the cloak.

Step 2 – Begin to Sew the Cloak.

I love the how to make a cloak tutorial. Great fleece sewing project and costume idea DIY. Perfect for adding a little drama or warmth to a costume or cosplay. Love how there is a free pdf sewing pattern to go with it.Using a turning foot or make a baby hem, finish the edge of the lining fabric (except for the neckline and the straight sections in the front). (Unfamiliar with baby hems?  You can learn about them here.)I love the how to make a cloak tutorial. Great fleece sewing project and costume idea DIY. Perfect for adding a little drama or warmth to a costume or cosplay. Love how there is a free pdf sewing pattern to go with it.

Set aside.

Step 3 – Make the Cloak Hood.

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With right sides together sew the top and back of the hood lining using a .5 inch seam allowance. Be sure to leave the front and the neck open.

I love the how to make a cloak tutorial. Great fleece sewing project and costume idea DIY. Perfect for adding a little drama or warmth to a costume or cosplay. Love how there is a free pdf sewing pattern to go with it.

With right sides together sew the top and back of the hood exterior using a .5 inch seam allowance. Be sure to leave the front and the neck open.

I love the how to make a cloak tutorial. Great fleece sewing project and costume idea DIY. Perfect for adding a little drama or warmth to a costume or cosplay. Love how there is a free pdf sewing pattern to go with it.Now it’s time the bring the lining and the exterior of the cloak hood together. With right sides together pin the hood lining and the exterior together at the front.  And sew together using a .5 inc seam allowance. Note:  This is easier to do when you tuck the lining into the hood, but just to make it clean how the two pieces come together I have it pulled out so you can see.

Clip the curves on the lining and the exterior for the hood to lay smoothly.
Flip the cloak hood right side out.
Tuck the lining back into the cloak hood and line up the notches.
See how the exterior comes into the lining a little? The notches should line up.
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Step 4 – Add the hood to the cloak.

There is the interior of the hood and the exterior of the hood, and we will add a cape to each side.

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Pin the lining to the interior of the hood,  right sides together, lining up the notches.  Sew together along the interior neckline using a .5 inch seam allowance.  Clip the curves

Now it’s time to add the cloak exterior.

Now with right sides together pin the exterior cape to the exterior of the hood.  Sew together along the neckline using a .5 inch seam allowance.

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clip the curves on the neck line. Flip the cloak so the lining is tucked into the cloak and the exterior is on the outside.

Step 5 – Finish up the cloak.

Remember those front sides that we didn’t finish?  Now it’s time to finish them. Fold the exterior fabric over  towards the lining so it covers the raw edge of the lining. Pin

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Using a Zig Zag stitch sew down along the edge of the exterior that’s folded inward along the front.

I love the how to make a cloak tutorial. Great fleece sewing project and costume idea DIY. Perfect for adding a little drama or warmth to a costume or cosplay. Love how there is a free pdf sewing pattern to go with it.Place the clasp or buckle where you want it to be on the front and sew in place.  You’re finished with how to make a cloak.

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I love the how to make a cloak tutorial. Great fleece sewing project and costume idea DIY. Perfect for adding a little drama or warmth to a costume or cosplay. Love how there is a free pdf sewing pattern to go with it.Get the Free Sewing Pattern Below:

You can get a free copy of Adobe reader here. By downloading  you are agreeing to pattern terms of use. Fill out the form and a link to the pattern will be sent to you.

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4 Comments

  1. Do you have any tips if i don’t want to add a lining? I’m trying to make these quick and am thinking I might be able to just line the hoods. Any thoughts?

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