Lace capeLet

Lace Capelet
This project was originally posted to the BERNINA Sewing Republic site
by Nicole Smith
Every girl has a standard cardigan in her closet that goes with everything. But when
you are looking to make a statement, you need something that is a step up. This
elegant Lace Capelet is functional, fashionable and, best of all, easy to make. All
you need is some lace, ribbon and 20 minutes in front of your machine.
• 1⅛ yard of lace fabric
• 1½"-wide satin ribbon
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1. Cutting your material
Draw a half circle with a 3½" radius.
Draw another half circle 14½" larger
than the smaller one.
Cut the capelet pattern from lace fabric.
2. Center the ribbon (lengthwise
and widthwise) along the half circle’s
inside circle edge with the ribbon’s
wrong side facing the lace. Sew it
in place along the ribbon’s edge as
shown. Make sure the lace stays
centered on the ribbon.
3. Press the ribbon in half along the
lace seam, aligning the long edges
using a press cloth.
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4. Sew the ribbon again along
the ribbon’s edge, hiding the
lace’s edge.
5. Try on the capelet and pin the side
seams to fit through the front and
back along your torso. Make sure to
leave enough for your arm and torso
to move. Take off the capelet and mark
the side seams with chalk.
6. Sew each side seam along your
chalk line.
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