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Keeping a cape in place? Help! Cape for witch costume is twisting around. grr.
Eme   Advanced Beginner MA USA Member since 7/4/04 Posts: 1158	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/26/12 9:56 PM I made this witch costume for my youngest, and it came out GREAT. All the fabrics are from Joann's - the dress is black velvet, the cape is this flocked taffeta with spiderweb print. The issue is that the taffeta is stiff (looks fine, especially with the jagged hem, which gives it some movement) and slippery underneath. As my daughter moves her arms and walks around, the cape gradually swivels around until it's backwards! So annoying. I'd love a clever easy-on/easy off solution to fixing this. I already thought of just safety pinning it somewhere or using fashion tape (double sided tape in a pinch?) but there must be a better way.
PattyE   Intermediate MI Member since 9/7/10 Posts: 676	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/26/12 10:23 PM I always have Hollywood Fashion Tape on hand. It's so super easy to use and that cape will not budge until you take it off.
Eme   Advanced Beginner MA USA Member since 7/4/04 Posts: 1158	Login to reply to this post In reply to PattyE << Like this post Date: 10/26/12 10:30 PM Great - looks like Joann's stocks it - will have to swing by before Halloween. :)
nicegirl Intermediate DC USA Member since 5/10/06 Posts: 1634	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/26/12 11:34 PM If the tape doesn't work (not sure how it will interact with the taffeta), you can also just do a few hand stitches at the shoulder seams. They shouldn't show in the cape because of its flocked pattern. Have your daughter put on the costume so you get the cape placement right, pin it in place at the shoulder seams, and just do a few stitches. This won't interfere with the flow of the cape. ------ http://theslapdashsewist.blogspot.com ================= 2007: purchased 115+, sewed 105+ So close to parity, yet so far Trying again in 2008 Yards purchased: 133 Yards sewn: Somewhere around 95 2009? I give up
Eme   Advanced Beginner MA USA Member since 7/4/04 Posts: 1158	Login to reply to this post In reply to nicegirl << Like this post Date: 10/27/12 9:08 PM You know, I wonder if I should do that anyway - the cape could be permanently attached and it really shouldn't affect the stretchy neckline. Hm. Interesting. I did pick up some fashion tape from Joann's - the cheaper version to Hollywood tape (which they also had, but more $$. I'll see if it works first. Can't wait to post pictures of my little trick-or-treaters - my other gal is going to be a clown. :)

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