Double Cape and Bonnet 18" Doll Clothes Pattern

Double Cape and Bonnet

I'm am very pleased with how this darling cape turned out. The instructions were pretty straightforward to follow tho some of the pattern pieces were a bit off kilter when joining them together. My doll is wearing the 1870s Bustle Dress underneath the cape.

Double cape and Bonnet

This turned out so lovely, it is a very easyily moderate pattern to complete. The instructions call for interfacing but doesn't specify the flexibilty of it. I recommend light, as I used a nice wool and a flannel and used 2 layers of light interfacing, and it was too much. Use one layer. The bonnet sews up nicely and is the cutest bonnet ever. I made two of both, one for myself and one for my adult daughter. The phot will show the bonnet before I sewed on the little strap. That truly finishes off the bonnet. I found little gold buttons at Joann's with anchors embossed on them, perfect for Caroline. I got 2 capes out of 1 yard of wool, and 1 1/4 yds of flannel. I recommend the pattern for the historical dolls.