The Boy’s nursery recently asked me if I’d be willing to make a Red Riding Hood cape for an activity pack they were putting together for the children.
Of course I said yes. They are an amazing nursery and have been fabulous with both our kids.
I used a really great tutorial I found over at Make it and Mend It and although I only grapped a quick snap as I hustled everyone out to school/nursery yesterday, I think you get the idea.
I suspect I may have to make one of these for the home dressing up box as Button was rather doleful when she realised it was for nursery. If I do I think I’ll add a little elastic in the front of the hood, sewn into the seam allowance, just to add a bit more shape.
And maybe Miss Button should have her fringe cut this week! 😉
What a delightful addition to the dressing up box
It’s rather cute and very simple to sew. Just add a little basket and you’re good to go!
I’ve always yearned for a cape – there was an advert for an Insurance Company (something to do with a Widow and she had an amazing black cape)….so forgiving too! Don’t think I’d look as cute as Miss Button though 😉
Oh my…the Scottish Widows adverts! I remember those! I would love a lifestyle that encompassed the need for an opera cape. Not all the time, but every now and again. Miss Button looks like an old English sheepdog…;-)
That is so cute and looks like a very easy and quick sewing project. I love it and I’m sure she does too.
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I also think that adding elastic would be a good idea, but it may mess with the fit, just a thought. (But it may also help the hood stay in place).
I may try it with a little elastic just along the top next time.
This one is now at home at Nursery and they all love it…result!