Shibori Dyed Cape

Cape Front

Finally finished just in time for attending a wedding.  For those of you who haven't been following all of the dying steps, this is a recycled white polyester satin skirt from a wedding dress.    I made up the pattern to fit the pieces of fabric.    Because of the sheen to the fabric, the look of the color changes with the light.    

Cape Back

I think this is the closest to the real color of the cape.

Cape Side View

Front Detail

I made small piping to go around these buttons.   As you can see, this cape is heavily quilted with a pattern that flows vertically.     I thought that would help with the drape.

I finished the neck by making darts to take in the neck and add more girth to the cape at the shoulders.     I then folded some of that quilted fabric over, put in some temporary stay stitches, then quilted from the front to hold things in place.   I did not want a 'ring around the neck', but rather a flow.   This formed a slight ruffle around the neck.  I'm very happy with the results.     Not sure I ever want to make something this complicated to finish again.    I faced the edges, then added a lining.   LOTS of hand work.   I do love the dye process.     Tedious, but fun results.