How to Make a Winter Cape Easy! | Sewing Projects for Beginners | DIY Poncho from Scratch

Learn how to make a winter cape or poncho in this easy step by step sewing tutorial for beginners - no pattern needed! This is one of my favorite sewing projects for beginners because you only need to know the basics of how to use a sewing machine to sew a straight line and you'll be able to make it! These capes are very trendy for winter and make great gifts, too. Happy sewing!

I also have a DIY poncho with fringe tutorial, so check that out here: youtu.be/qiGEDoVG-bg

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MATERIALS NEEDED:

-1 ¾ yards of a fleece fabric – the fabric needs a width of at least 58 inches.

-A closure for the front (you can use multiple closures if you'd like) – I used this one but there are so many gorgeous ones on Amazon: amzn.to/398wxND *

-Sewing Machine - I use a Singer Talent 3321 in this video; and more recently have started sewing on the Singer Stylist too: amzn.to/2NUixy3 *

-Thread: this is my favorite because it’s strong & durable: amzn.to/2TEiTbr *

-Scissors: this is a great affordable set I’ve had for years: amzn.to/2NMnZBl *

-Needle (sewing machine needle and hand sewing needle)

-Tape Measure

-Pins

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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

In this sewing tutorial you'll see all the steps of cutting and stitches so you'll learn how to make a fleece poncho or cape easy. You'll learn how to cut and fold your fabric, how to sew fleece fabric, how to topstitch, how to make the collar, and how to add the clasp or closure to the front. The frog closure we use on this cape is also a lot easier to do than sewing a button hole, so you don't even need to know how to sew a buttonhole on! Since it's a one size fits most project, you don't have to worry about pesky fit issues either so it's a great sewing project for petite to plus size and everyone in between :)

You could also make it in a smaller size which would be perfect for kids (they have so many cool Marvel, Harry Potter, DC, Disney, and other comic fleece prints which would make awesome super hero children's capes). This would also make the perfect easy Christmas sewing project for Christmas presents since it would work for so many people on your list!

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