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No-Sew Super Hero Cape

Published: Aug 8, 2012 by Ashley Phipps · 487 words. · About 3 minutes to read this article. · 5 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads and sponsored posts · This blog uses cookies · See our privacy policy for more info Filed Under: Uncategorized

My daughter has been begging for a Super Hero Cape.  And if my son had the language skills to ask for one, I am pretty sure he would beg for one too.  However, anytime I consider doing any project that involves fabric, I get anxiety.  Fabric usually involves sewing and I have a a brick wall that shoots right now whenever I consider sewing.

I don't sew a lot, and I am not fabulous at it.  I can rock a straight line on my sewing machine, preferable with non-stretchy fabrics...but I don't like to get much more complicated then that!

Which is why this NO-SEW SUPER HERO CAPE is perfect for me and any other non-sewers out there!!

(can I get a woot woot if sewing causes you anxiety too!?)

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Here is the simple, how-to create a Super Hero cape, never touching a needle or thread:

You Will Need:

  • Knit Fabric or Fleece Fabric
    • The fabric width (typically 45" or 54") will be the width of the cape
    • Buy enough length to be the length of the cape you want.
  • 1 yard of ribbon (I prefer grosgrain and I recommend sealing the edge with either fray check or a match.)
  • Fabric scissors
  • Large safety pin

Note: the type of fabric is very important for this project being a no-sew project!  Other types of fabric (like cotton) will fray and this will become a hot  mess that you will either throw away or end up hemming the edges.  So be sure to get either a type of knit fabric or fleece fabric.

First you will lay your fabric flat on a large surface.

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Second, determine how wide your ribbon is and half that width.  For example, if your ribbon is 1" in width (width A), you will want to use the measurement of ½" (width A / 2 = width B).

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Third, take the fabric and fold it width A down along the top width of the fabric.

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Fourth, snip in along the folded edge width B.  Continue along the entire folded edge, snipping about every 1"-2", you don't have to be exact.

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Unfold the edge and you will see little snips all across the top of your fabric.

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Fifth, attach the safety pin to one end of the ribbon and weave the ribbon in and out of the snips.

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Sixth, let your little one enjoy their new super hero powers!

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This would make a great  birthday, holiday or Christmas gift!  Also just a fun was to spend a lazy summer afternoon!

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Thanks!

You can see my SUPER HERO CAPE VIDEO TUTORIAL here!

Update:  The fabric I bought (which was a silky knit) tends to all collect at the back and not drap nicely over the shoulders for very long.  I would suggest tacking each side of the ribbon to the end of the cape on either side.  This will also prevent your ribbon from pulling through!

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  1. Cortney Jantzer

    August 08, 2012 at 12:08 pm

    This is great! Thank you so much. I plan on making a shorter version of this to go with my Wonder Woman costume I am putting together for my marathon on October. Hopefully, it will make me faster. 🙂

    Reply
  2. NanaDiana

    August 08, 2012 at 6:47 pm

    How cute, Ashley- Something an older girl could even make for herself- xo Diana

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  3. Simply Designing with Ashley Phipps

    August 08, 2012 at 10:41 pm

    Courtney,<br /><br />What a perfect idea! I am sure a cape like this will definitely make you faster :)<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by.<br /><br />Have a wonderful day!

    Reply
  4. Ami Allison

    August 10, 2012 at 1:36 pm

    This is SO ADORABLE!! My Alie would LOVE this. I pinned it in my For My Alie board! 🙂

    Reply
  5. A.

    November 04, 2014 at 3:29 pm

    Just wanted to thank you for this tutorial—you made my Queen of Hearts costume a smash!

    Reply

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