Animal Cape Size Chart + Materials List
Animal Cape Size Chart
Size - Finished Length |
Capelet |
|
Classic |
|
Cloak |
|
Back of neck to hem |
cm |
in |
cm |
in |
cm |
in |
1-3 years |
17 |
6.7 |
31 |
12.2 |
48 |
19 |
3-5 years |
21.5 |
8.5 |
38 |
14.9 |
53.5 |
21 |
5-7 years |
25 |
9.8 |
44 |
17.3 |
59 |
23.2 |
8-teen |
28 |
11 |
49 |
19.3 |
69 |
27 |
The smallest size is intended for photography purposes and must be used withclose adult supervision.
Suggested fabrics
Exterior: I like to use wool blends, but most woven fabrics with a reasonable drape will work well, including fleece and WindPro fleece, velvet, soft denim, or corduroy. Lightweight cottons or linens are suitable for a spring or summer cape. It can also be made in waterproof fabric (PUL, laminated cotton, coated nylon, etc.) as a rain cape.
Lining: I like to use cotton, linen or other breathable fabric, but you can use regular lining fabric if you wish.
Fabric requirements
You will need the amounts listed in the chart below (44” or 115cm wide fabric) for both lining fabric and exterior fabric for the Capelet and Classic lengths. You may need more if matching plaids/checks or if you have a directional fabric. If adding a tail, factor in another 1/4 yard or metre. It is intended that your choice of ears can be cut from the scraps - however, if making a bunny, doggie or giraffe, you may need to factor in a tiny bit more fabric.
Cape Size |
Capelet |
|
Classic |
|
|
cm |
yards |
cm |
yards |
1-3 years |
65 |
3/4 |
80 |
7/8 |
3-5 years |
70 |
3/4 |
95 |
1 |
5-7 years |
70 |
3/4 |
110 |
1 1/4 |
8-teen |
70 |
3/4 |
130 |
1 1/2 |
To make the Cloak length you will need a minimum fabric width of 54” or 135cm. If you wish to lengthen the cloak length further, you will require even wider fabric or add a centre back seam.
Cape Size |
Cloak |
|
|
cm |
yards |
1-3 years |
100 |
1 1/8 |
3-5 years |
115 |
1 1/4 |
5-7 years |
125 |
1 3/8 |
8-teen |
155 |
1 3/4 |
Other supplies & notions
- Spool of coordinating thread
- 1 or 2 Large buttons or toggles to fasten (Alternatively you could use snaps or domes)
- Cord elastic for fastening loops - optional
- Scraps of iron-on interfacing and stuffing for ears
- Scraps of felt, suede or leather for claws and “paw pads” of certain animals
- Scraps of felt or fur for tail detailing for certain animals
- Ball of yarn for the mane of Lion, Zebra, Horse, Donkey and Unicorn (You could also use felt strips, fleece, ricrac, ribbon or something similar)
- Pipe cleaners for Giraffe ossicones, Ladybird antennae or antlers
- Applique paper - optional
- Stuffing for the tail - optional
- Metallic thread for Unicorn detailing - optional
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