Long Hooded Cloak Pattern {FREE}
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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.
Picture this: you’re attending a costume party, a Renaissance fair, or even a cosplay event, and you want to stand out from the crowd with a breathtaking garment. Well, my friend, this long hooded cloak pattern is just what you need to make a lasting impression.
Not only is it absolutely stunning, but it’s also a breeze to sew. The best part? You can get your hands on this pattern for free! No need to break the bank or scour the internet for costly designs when you have access to this incredible resource. So, gather your sewing supplies and get ready to embark on a creative adventure as you bring your dream costume to life.
This long hooded cloak pattern is easy to follow and is perfectly priced at free! 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.
With its clean lines and simple look, this cape will work for many genres and time periods. It’s the perfect costume piece to keep in the dress up box.
YOU WILL NEED:
Please note that the fabric for this cape needs to be 60” wide – that width gives it the fullness an drama.
- 3.75 yards of Fleece, or Jersey knit for exterior
- Please note that the fabric for this cape needs to be 60” wide
- .75 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.)
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.
Heads up!!!
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
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).
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.
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.
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.
Just so you know…
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,
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.
That’s it you’re finished!
Get the Free Sewing Pattern Below:
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.
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.
Step 2 – Cut out the pieces to the cape
- 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.
- 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).
- 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).
- 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 (curve 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 I turned the pattern around – this might not work with some patterned fabric.
Step 3 – Cut out the hood
- On doubled Fabric, cut two of the hood exterior.
- Then cut down pattern piece on the red line.
- On doubled fabric cut two of the hood lining.
Step 4
- Assembling the bottom part of the cape is easy.
- 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.
- With right sides together sew the two exterior pieces together using a .5 inch seam allowance.
- Clip around Curves to help hood lay properly. Repeat with the lining.
- 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.
- Stitch in the ditch to hold the hood in place around the front of the hood.
Step 6
- With exterior of the hood touching the right side (exterior) of the cape, pin hood to cape, using notches as a guide.
- 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.
- Turn cape edges under .5 inches and sew down,
- either using a zigzag stitch on the edge or a straight stitch near the edge.
- Sew on leather ties and your finished!
Video Tutorial:
Get the Free Sewing Pattern Below:
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Now, 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).
Note: to conserve on fabric I turned the pattern around – this might not work with some patterned fabric.
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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
Hi Elaine, I recommend using the red riding hood cloak pattern in child small for your needs.
Hi, for the fabric, do I need to use jersey knit or fleece? or can I use a different type of fabric?
If you do use another type of fabric you will need to properly finish the ends so it doesn’t fray everywhere.
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!
Your welcome!
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!!
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?
Bit late to the party – but I live in Australia, and our standard paper size is A4, as it is in a number of other places round the world.
A4 is narrower than Letter, and documents opening in A4 fit to the width of the screen – meaning the cloak pattern would display as quite a bit smaller over an entire pattern.
For American patterns, open the document with the size set to Letter, transfer the pages to a word document, and then change the size to A4.
It’s a bit of mucking around, but when I finally realised what the problem was and revisited the downloaded patterns that I couldn’t make work, it was such a revelation!
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!
Hi Bee!
fleece is 60 inches wide, standard. Which is why I say to use fleece.
You saved me $20 from having to buy a pattern .
Thank you soooo much!
You’re welcome!
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….
Check you email – the link was sent to you
It’s so nice all of the pictures. Thanks for your information.
I made this in 2020 as a Christmas gift for my little sister who LOVES Lord of the Rings. It was her best gift!!
Hi,
Looking forward to Your pattern.
I’m really enjoying working on the LONG HOODED CLOAK PATTERN. Your post is so detailed and helpful on the whole process of making it from making the hood itself to the cape. Since you said it will be much easier if I printed the sewing patterns with wide format printer, I went ahead and had it printed at Fedex Office. Thanks for being so helpful!