DIY Lace Capelet Tutorial

Lace capeLet

• 1⅛yardoflacefabric

• 1½"-widesatinribbon

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.

byNicoleSmith

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1.Cutting your material

Drawahalfcirclewitha3½"radius.

Drawanotherhalfcircle14½"largerthanthesmallerone.

Cutthecapeletpatternfromlacefabric.

2.Centertheribbon(lengthwiseandwidthwise)alongthehalfcircle’sinsidecircleedgewiththeribbon’swrongsidefacingthelace.Sewitinplacealongtheribbon’sedgeasshown.Makesurethelacestayscenteredontheribbon.

3.Presstheribboninhalfalongthelaceseam,aligningthelongedgesusingapresscloth.

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4.Sewtheribbonagainalongtheribbon’sedge,hidingthelace’sedge.

5.Tryonthecapeletandpinthesideseamstofitthroughthefrontandbackalongyourtorso.Makesuretoleaveenoughforyourarmandtorsotomove.Takeoffthecapeletandmarkthesideseamswithchalk.

6.Seweachsideseamalongyourchalkline.

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