Itch to Stitch Koersel Cape

Buy the Koersel Cape sewing pattern from Itch to Stitch. A cape adds an instant touch of luxury while keeping you warm. This modern cape features an open-front design, spacious elbow-length sleeves, and an oversized hood. Choose between single-welt pockets or bias-bound patch pockets. Koersel is finished with bias binding for a polished look. 

Sewing level: Confident beginner

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: 

Main: Use a medium- to heavy-weight woven fabric or a very stable knit, such as coating, wool blends, or double knits. Both the right and wrong sides of the fabric will be visible so choose accordingly.

Pocket lining: Use lightweight lining fabric with no stretch such as polyester/viscose/rayon lining or quilting cotton. 

Fabric requirements: 

Main: 45" (113 cm) wide fabric: 2 3/8 - 2 7/8 yd (220 - 260 cm) // 54" (135 cm) wide fabric: 1 7/8 - 2 7/8 yd (170 - 260 cm).

Pocket lining: 45" (113 cm) wide fabric: Welt pocket, 1/2 yd (30 cm) // Patch pocket, 1/4 yd (20 cm).

Sizing: XXS – XXXL (approx. UK 4 – 32, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Lightweight fusible woven or weft insertion interfacing (for pockets); 1 yd/m of 1/2" (12.7 mm)-wide double-fold bias tape (for patch pockets, optional for welt pockets).

PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step illustrated instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (34 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (3 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.

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