We Have Capes!

First of all, Miss Rachael, you, my dear, are amazing. Simply Amazing. Just when I thought I was going to have to whip out my never before tried pattern making skills, Rachael forwards me on the pattern! So, everyone, when you see her, pass on your extreme joy and adulation!

Here goes, these capes we will be making are reversible. That equal 2 superheros (or princesses) per cape. You will need a sewing machine and thread, so keep that in mind. (Sounds stupid to mention, but they are two rather important supplies.) Don't stress out if you don't own a sewing machine, (or know how to sew) we will share.

Now, besides that, you will need:

For a boy cape:
3/4 yard black fabric
3/4 yard red fabric
(or whatever colors you want for your capes, these colors are based on a superman (or incredibles)/batman cape. pick whatever you prefer.)
Felt for emblem (*see details below)
fusible web
matching thread
small piece of Velcro

For a girl cape:
3/4 yard pink fabric
3/4 yard purple fabric
(once again, your choice...or your monkey's in my case)
Felt for crown emblem (whatever you prefer, you will need 3 separate colors, 1 sheet of each)
fusible web
Matching thread
small piece of velcro

For a super hero mask:
1 piece black fun foam
1 small piece 1/4" black craft elastic

The yardage suggested is for a little monkey between 2-4 (the finished cape will be approximately 19 inches long, from shoulders down) If your monkey is bigger 5-8, or you would just like a longer cape, buy 1 yard of each fabric, and the finished cape will be 30 inches long. Also, because the standard width of fabric is 45-60 inches, you will be able to make 2 capes with the allotted fabric if you so choose.


*Felt details:
Batman: 1 piece yellow felt, 1 piece black felt (this will be enough to make 2 batman emblems)
Superman: 1 piece yellow felt, 1 piece red felt
Spiderman: 1 piece black felt, (if you just want a spider) 1 piece black felt, 1 piece red felt, and black puff paint. (if you want a spiderman face)
Incredibles: 1 piece yellow felt, 1 piece black felt, 1 white scrap of felt
Initial: 2 pieces felt, whatever your heart desires
Super Why: 1 piece blue felt, 1 piece white felt, 1 piece gold/yellow felt
Word Girl: 1 piece yellow/gold felt, 1 piece red felt

{By the way, if anyone knows someone who is extremely better at taking pictures than I am... could you let me know.}