Lace Capelet

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.

1 yard of lace fabric

1"-wide satin ribbon

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1. Cutting your material
Draw a half circle with a 3" radius.

Draw another half circle 14" larger

than the smaller one.

Cut the capelet pattern from

lace fabric.

2. Center the ribbon (lengthwise

and widthwise) along the half circles
inside circle edge with the ribbons
wrong side facing the lace. Sew it
in place along the ribbons 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 ribbons edge, hiding the
laces edge.

5. Try on the capelet and pin the side

seams to t 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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