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Long Hooded Cloak Pattern {FREE}

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I love this! A FULL length hooded cloak that's a free sewing pattern with step by step instructions! Perfect for a DIY costume idea. Love this sewing project. Cape pattern sewing.

Free Sewing pattern: This Long Hooded Cloak Pattern is easy to make and is free! Video tutorial makes it easy to sew, simple seams and great for a variety of costumes. Perfect sewing project and beginner friendly.

This long hooded cloak pattern is easy to follow and is perfectly priced at free!  This Long Hooded Cloak Pattern is easy to make and is free! Video tutorial makes it fast to sew, and great for a variety of costumes. It’s easy to sew up (honestly the longest part is assembling the pattern).  It has a couple of different lengths and is sure to add a little drama to any costume.
For this project you will need:

  • 3.75 yards of Fleece, or Jersey knit for exterior
  • Please note that the fabric for this cape needs to be 60” wide
  • .5 yards of fleece or jersey knit for hood lining
  • 1 yard of leather cording (or ribbon)
  • Thread
  • Fleece Fun’s free sewing pattern (available at the end of the post)
  • Sewing Essentials (scissors, pins, etc.)
  • HATE THE ADS? You can purchase a digital copy with printable instructions and a Bonus A0 format here.
  •  Or you can buy a paper/ hard copy version here – NO ASSEMBLY NEEDED plus printed instructions.

More FREE Cape patterns you may also like:

  • How to Make a Cloak in 20 minutes
  • The Fast Hooded cape (with video)
  • The Red Riding Hood cape (with video)
  • Harry Potter Inspired Wizard Cloak
  • The Snow Princess Cape (with video)
  • The Amazing Cape Secret on Fleece Fun
  • The High Low Cape with Pixie Hood
  • Easy Long Cape (Sew or No Sew)

Looking for a hooded blanket tutorial?  You can find that here.

Long Hooded Cloak Pattern Tutorial:

Step 1 – Assemble the Free Pattern

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

Normally I would just have this be a little blurb and then tell you what to cut out, but I need you to understand that this pattern is a little different – and so you REALLY need to pay attention to this part.  If you bought the paper pattern or printed the wide format version you won’t have to worry about this.

Step 2 – Cut out the pieces to the cape

This Long Hooded Cloak Pattern is easy to make and is free! Video tutorial makes it fast to sew, and great for a variety of costumes.

  • To save you from endless pattern assembly the Long Hooded Cloak Pattern piece doubles as the back piece and the front pieces (yay for saving trees).  However this means that you need to do a couple of different things when you cut out the pattern. I’ve sewn for 3 decades and have never come across a design like this = so even if you’re a seasoned sewist you need to pay attention.
  • Each Long Hooded Cloak Pattern piece is actually 2 pattern pieces – you will cut down the pieces to make it the next pattern piece. This is also true for the hood to the cloak: you will cut out the exterior of the hood, cut down the pattern piece and then cut the interior.
  • Cape section: Cut the pattern to the length you want (there are two – I’m 5’4″ and the shorter length works for me).

This Long Hooded Cloak Pattern is easy to make and is free! Video tutorial makes it fast to sew, and great for a variety of costumes.

  • Cut 1 of the back piece – place the pattern piece with the BLUE line on the fold.  There will be lip of paper (.5 inches) that hangs over the edge of the fabric.  
  • This will make 1 large back piece.
  • Now, Cut the pattern piece to become the front piece.  Cut on the red lines at the neck,
  • and at the bottom of the cape (it curves up so you don’t trip on the cape).

  • Then place on folded fabric making sure ENTIRE pattern is on the fabric (no paper lip hanging over).
  • Cut out pattern making two pieces for the front. Note: to conserve on fabric you can turn the pattern around – this might not work with some patterned fabric.

    Step 3 – Cut out the Hood to the Cloak

  • On doubled Fabric, cut two of the hood exterior.

Set them aside.

 

  • Then cut down pattern piece on the red/pink line.

  • On doubled fabric cut two of the hood lining.
  • Set them aside.

    Step 4 – Make the Body of the Cape

    Assembling the body part of the cape is simple.

  • Lay the back side of the cape, with the right side facing up on your work surface.  Neck lay front pieces (right side down) on the back of the cape, lining up the shoulders. 
  • With right sides together, sew the right side of the front to the back of the cape, using a .5 inch seam allowance.  Sew from collar to hem (dashes line  line)Repeat this same process with the right side of the cape.  Set bottom portion of the cape aside.

    Step 5 – Sew the Exterior to the hood lining

  • With right sides together sew the two exterior pieces together using a .5 inch  seam allowance.

With right sides together sew the two interior (lining) pieces together using a .5 inch  seam allowance.

  • Clip around Curves to help hood lay properly.
  • Turn the lining right side out.  Slide into the exterior so right sides are touching.
  • This Long Hooded Cloak Pattern is easy to make and is free! Video tutorial makes it fast to sew, and great for a variety of costumes. Pin the front of the exterior to the front of the lining right sides together, along the edge.  The lining will not reach the back of the hood – that will come later.
  • Sew together using a .5 inch seam allowance.
  • One it’s sewing it’s time to turn it right side out.
  • Turn right side out and tuck the lining back into the hood, making a nice rim of the exterior fabric on the interior side of the hood. Pin in place.
  • This Long Hooded Cloak Pattern is easy to make and is free! Video tutorial makes it fast to sew, and great for a variety of costumes. Optional: Stitch in the ditch where the lining meets the exterior to hold the hood in place around the front of the hood.

    Step 6 – Add the Hood to the Cloak

  • Lay the cape body out on your work surface – right side facing up.
  • Center the hood on the cape. Pin into place.
  • Sew the hood onto the cape using a .5″ seam allowance.  Note:  You’re sewing through a lot of layers, be sure to lengthen your stitch and go slow.
  • Note that the front of the cape should extend a little on either side of the hood.
  • Turn under and then top stitch .25 inches from the seam at the bottom of the hood, to help the seam lay better.

    Step 7 – Finish off the cape.

    You can leave the fleece edges raw if you desire, but finishing them off can give the cape a nice look.

  •  Turn cape edges under .5 inches and sew down,Long Hooded Cloak Pattern
  • either using a zigzag stitch on the edge or a straight stitch near the edge.
  • Sew on leather ties to either side.  You can also use ribbon , a button or clasp.

This Long Hooded Cloak Pattern is easy to make and is free! Video tutorial makes it fast to sew, and great for a variety of costumes.

That’s it you’re finished!

  • Get the Free Sewing Pattern Below:

    I only approve of Adobe reader. By downloading  you are agreeing to pattern terms of use.  Fill out the form to have it delivered to your inbox. Can’t see the form?  Try here.

    This Long Hooded Cloak Pattern is easy to make and is free! Video tutorial makes it fast to sew, and great for a variety of costumes.

    More FREE Cape patterns you may also like:

    • Long Hooded Cloak
    • The Fast Hooded cape (with video)
    • The Red Riding Hood cape (with video)
    • Harry Potter Inspired Wizard Cloak
    • The Snow Princess Cape (with video)
    • The Amazing Cape Secret on Fleece Fun
    • The High Low Cape with Pixie Hood
    • Easy Long Cape (Sew or No Sew)

Classic Long Hooded Cloak Pattern Tutorial:

Step 1 – Assemble the Free Pattern

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

Long Hooded Cloak PatternNormally I would just have this be a little blurb and then tell you what to cut out, but I need you to understand that this pattern is a little different – and so you REALLY need to pay attention to this part.

Step 2 – Cut out the pieces to the cape

This Long Hooded Cloak Pattern is easy to make and is free! Video tutorial makes it easy to sew.simple seams and great for a variety of costumes. Perfect sewing project and beginner friendly.

  • To save you from endless pattern assembly the Long Hooded Cloak Pattern piece doubles as the back piece and the front pieces (yay for saving trees).  However this means that you need to do a couple of different things when you cut out the pattern. I’ve sewn for 2 decades and have never come across a designed like this = so even if you’re a seasoned sewist you need to pay attention.Long Hooded Cloak Pattern
  • Each Long Hooded Cloak Pattern piece is actually 2 pattern pieces – you will cut down the pieces to make it the next pattern piece ( for example you will cut out the exterior of the hood, cut down the pattern piece and then cut the interior).Long Hooded Cloak Pattern
  • Cape section:Cut the pattern to the length you want (there are two – I’m 5’4″ and the shorter length was good for me).This Long Hooded Cloak Pattern is easy to make and is free! Video tutorial makes it easy to sew.simple seams and great for a variety of costumes. Perfect sewing project and beginner friendly.
  • Cut 1 of the back piece – place the pattern piece with the BLUE line on the fold.  There will be lip of paper (.5 inches) that hangs over the edge of the fabric.  This will make 1 large back piece.Long Hooded Cloak PatternNow, Cut the pattern piece to become the front piece.  Cut on the red lines at the neck, and at the bottom (curve up so you don’t trip on the cape).Long Hooded Cloak Pattern
  • Then place on folded fabric making sure ENTIRE pattern is on the fabric (no paper lip hanging over).  Cut out pattern making two pieces for the front.Long Hooded Cloak PatternNote: to conserve on fabric I turned the pattern around – this might not work with some patterned fabric.

    Step 3 – Cut out the hood

    Long Hooded Cloak Pattern

  • On doubled Fabric, cut two of the hood exterior.Long Hooded Cloak Pattern
  • Then cut down pattern piece on the red line.Long Hooded Cloak Pattern
  • On doubled fabric cut two of the hood lining.

    Step 4

    Long Hooded Cloak Pattern

  • Assembling the bottom part of the cape is easy.This Long Hooded Cloak Pattern is easy to make and is free! Video tutorial makes it easy to sew.simple seams and great for a variety of costumes. Perfect sewing project and beginner friendly.
  • With right sides together, sew the right side of the front to the back of the cape, using a .5 inch seam allowance.  Sew from collar to hem (Red line)Repeat this same process with the left side of the cape.  Set bottom portion of the cape aside.

    Step 5 – Sew the exterior to the hood lining.

    Long Hooded Cloak Pattern

  • With right sides together sew the two exterior pieces together using a .5 inch  seam allowance.Long Hooded Cloak Pattern
  • Clip around Curves to help hood lay properly. Repeat with the lining.Long Hooded Cloak Pattern
  • Pin the front of the exterior to the front of the lining right sides together, from collar to collar. Sew together using a .5 inch seam allowance. Turn right side out and tuck the lining back into the hood, making a nice rim of the exterior fabric on the interior side of the hood. Pin in place.Long Hooded Cloak Pattern
  • Stitch in the ditch to hold the hood in place around the front of the hood.

    Step 6

    Long Hooded Cloak Pattern

  • With exterior of the hood touching the right side (exterior) of the cape,  pin hood to cape, using notches as a guide.Long Hooded Cloak Pattern
  • Note that the front of the cape should extend about .5 inches from either side of the hood.Sew hood onto cape using a .5 inch seam allowance.If desired top sew .25 inches from the seam at the bottom of the hood, to help the seam lay better.

    Step 7 – Finish off the cape.

    You can leave the fleece edges raw if you desire, but finishing them off can give the cape a nice look.

    Long Hooded Cloak Pattern

  •  Turn cape edges under .5 inches and sew down,Long Hooded Cloak Pattern
  • either using a zigzag stitch on the edge or a straight stitch near the edge.Long Hooded Cloak Pattern
  • Sew on leather ties and your finished!

    Video Tutorial:

    Get the Free Sewing Pattern Below:

    I only approve of Adobe reader. By downloading  you are agreeing to pattern terms of use.  Fill out the form to have it delivered to your inbox. Can’t see the form?  Try here.

    More FREE Cape patterns you may also like:

    • Long Hooded Cloak
    • The Fast Hooded cape (with video)
    • The Red Riding Hood cape (with video)
    • Harry Potter Inspired Wizard Cloak
    • The Snow Princess Cape (with video)
    • The Amazing Cape Secret on Fleece Fun
    • The High Low Cape with Pixie Hood
    • Easy Long Cape (Sew or No Sew)

     

    I love this! A FULL length hooded cloak that's a free sewing pattern with step by step instructions! Perfect for a DIY costume idea. Love this sewing project. Cape pattern sewing.

 

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  1. Teresa Hemmings says

    September 12, 2019 at 4:14 pm

    I would like to receive the pattern for the “Long Hooded Cloak”, please.

    Reply
    • Angel Hickman Peterson says

      September 23, 2019 at 6:01 pm

      Fill out the form for it to be mailed to your inbox and click on the pink button or bar in the email.

  2. alex says

    November 19, 2019 at 5:40 pm

    I’ve filled out the box like 3 times and still don’t have an email… :/

    Reply
    • Angel Hickman Peterson says

      November 19, 2019 at 9:33 pm

      Sorry about that – Try filling out the form on your phone or in another browser.

  3. elaine mchugh says

    May 5, 2020 at 5:11 am

    hi thank you i received the pattern for the hood but its for an adult. Do you just cut it down to size or is there a pattern for children its for my granddaughter she 3. thank you

    Reply
    • Angel Hickman Peterson says

      May 6, 2020 at 1:41 pm

      Hi Elaine, I recommend using the red riding hood cloak pattern in child small for your needs.

  4. Saima says

    September 4, 2021 at 5:13 pm

    Hi, for the fabric, do I need to use jersey knit or fleece? or can I use a different type of fabric?

    Reply
    • Angel Hickman Peterson says

      September 8, 2021 at 7:58 pm

      If you do use another type of fabric you will need to properly finish the ends so it doesn’t fray everywhere.

  5. Mathilda says

    September 10, 2021 at 7:05 am

    OMG thank u soooo much! This will help me with my cosplay lika A LOT! I have been trying to get it right but now having a pattern i so much more helpfull! Thanks again!

    Reply
    • Angel Hickman Peterson says

      September 13, 2021 at 8:09 pm

      Your welcome!

  6. Kristin Marie Hegedus says

    October 12, 2021 at 5:26 pm

    Are you sure the hood included in this cape pattern is not a child’s hood? I made it twice and still the hood was much smaller than the cape. Impossible to match up the notches. I followed your instructions meticulously and could not achieve your results. Ended up cutting the side edges down in order to fit to the cape so all was not lost, but still, I’m puzzled. Been sewing for years so it wasn’t my first rodeo!!

    Reply
    • Angel Hickman Peterson says

      October 18, 2021 at 3:49 pm

      Hi Kristin,
      I just looked over the pattern and I have to say I am as puzzled as you. Are you sure that the pattern printed to scale?

  7. Bee says

    October 14, 2021 at 10:54 am

    Hiya, I was wondering what the width is of the fabric that you used? I saw that you used 3.5 yards of material for the main bit of the cape, and I was wondering if it is standard 60″ wide or different. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Angel Hickman Peterson says

      October 18, 2021 at 3:38 pm

      Hi Bee!
      fleece is 60 inches wide, standard. Which is why I say to use fleece.

  8. Treesa says

    October 20, 2021 at 9:24 pm

    You saved me $20 from having to buy a pattern .

    Thank you soooo much!

    Reply
    • Angel Hickman Peterson says

      October 22, 2021 at 4:41 pm

      You’re welcome!

  9. Chrysoula Holtzhauer says

    November 24, 2021 at 11:38 am

    I filled out the form and confirmed my email. I’ve been scrolling for 20 minutes but can’t see or find the actual pattern to download… I see all the steps and pictures for the long cape, but no link to actually download….

    Reply
    • Angel Hickman Peterson says

      December 7, 2021 at 4:26 pm

      Check you email – the link was sent to you

  10. Shelly says

    January 5, 2022 at 8:15 pm

    It’s so nice all of the pictures. Thanks for your information.

    Reply
  11. Grayce says

    August 25, 2022 at 8:34 am

    I made this in 2020 as a Christmas gift for my little sister who LOVES Lord of the Rings. It was her best gift!!

    Reply

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