Winter product highlight: capes

This week's product highlight is capes. There is no big story behind the beginning of these, just that my love of them and my love of wearing them has driven me development of my original pattern. Subsequent alterations / options have evolved from a combination of ideas from my head and requests from customers.

The 'true' original design is the fleece outer, polyester lining and rounded hood:

After this design was tried and tested fully I added in the option to have a pointed hood instead:

Next step - other materials! I wanted to offer a wool version but didn't want the colours to be limited to just a few shades. Fortunately I found a supplier that can offer a wide range, and what a range that is:

And most recently? Capes with armholes part way across the front. In either hood design and any fabric, the overall shape of the cape remains the same.

So where will I go next with them? I seem to be always looking at waterproof pvc options and I'm working on my pattern and design for that but this year's personal events may delay release a little bit. I'm always happy to custom make though, and have a variety of one-offs in a few designs and fabrics (including some velvets and lace) for sale either on my website or in Fabrication in Leeds.

New Etsy shop listings this week

As I've listed a few new items in my Etsy shop this week I thought I'd do a brief round-up of them for you.

First, two ready made wraps, both £15. Perfect for the changeable spring weather we've been having, and for days when you don't want to wear a coat but it's not quite warm enough for going without a top layer, these are made from soft high-quality fleece. If you'd like a different colour then see my listing for made to order wraps instead.

Black fleece wrap:

Charcoal fleece wrap:

I also listed two beautiful one-off capes. Both £65, and both with my new-style pointed hood (the rounded hood version is still available, but now you have a choice on custom capes).

First, dark green crushed velvet with a brown lining and a bronze clasp:

Second, black fleece with a red lining and a bronze clasp:

If you're local and would like to try any of these on just let me know, otherwise you can buy them through Etsy and I'll post them out within 1-2 working days.