My 1920s designer pattern for this week is McCall 4459, a cape by Miler Soeurs. Here’s the pattern envelope:
This one is also from 1926. The Ladies’ and Misses’ size Small (14-16) seemed just right for Naomi, so I didn’t make any alterations at all. The pattern gave two lengths for the cape; I cut the shorter length, which is the same length as the dress she’d be wearing it with.
I made the cape in a grey Dormeuil wool-silk blend with a silver moiré lining and contrast wool pockets. Two small changes I made were to leave off the (decorative) pocket buttons and to interface the standing collar yoke with hair canvas. Working with such beautiful fabric, I was extra-careful with the finishing details—and it was completely worth it.
Here are a few photos of the finished cape:
You can find more details and photos on my blog.
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Wow — that cape looks gorgeous! What a wonderful pattern.
Awesome! I’ve been looking forward to seeing this and it doesn’t disappoint
what a stunner! i’m loving these old patterns of yours. please keep them coming!
This is so stunning! I just love the lines of this cape!
Amazing job! I absolutely adore the back neck detail!
I love it, beautifully made.
Thank you, everyone! I’ve been surprised by how much I enjoy sewing with these old patterns..
Love love love love love love love love love this!!! Wow, I am pretty much speechless otherwise that to say wow, holy monkeys, I just love this so much!!
Thanks so much, Hillary!