Making a Victorian-Inspired Cape for Ultimate ~Witchy Vibes~

In this video, I design and sew a Victorian-inspired cape complete with soutache embroidery, dramatic lapels, and plenty of swooshy witch energy. From mockups and pattern adjustments to hand-sewing details, secret pockets, and leather belt making, this project became one of the most intricate (and heavy!) garments I’ve made.

If you love historical fashion, slow sewing, and dramatic outerwear, you’re in the right place. 🖤

✨ Stay until the end for the final cape reveal and some very serious swoosh testing.

⏱️ Timestamps

0:00 – Intro
0:28 – Mockup & Redesign
2:17 – Where to Find the Pattern
3:00 – Designing the Soutache Trim
4:35 – Soutache Embroidery Process
6:43 – Cutting the Cape Fabric
7:37 – Basting & Thread Marking
8:10 – Shaping the Lapels (Pad-Stitching)
8:39 – Want to Learn More About Hand Sewing? (Skillshare Ad)
10:01 – Lining Fabric Choices
10:50 – Cutting the Lining (Fabric ASMR 😌)
11:13 – Flatlining the Sleeves
12:12 – Stitching the Cape
14:36 – Assembling the Sleeves
14:55 – Safety Goggles May Be Required
16:12 – Heathcliff Makes a Discovery
16:55 – Sleeve Padding (ft. background piggies)
17:28 – INCREDIBLE News! (Beara Beara Bag Collab)
18:42 – Handbag Reveal & Design
20:08 – Secret Pockets
21:11 – Belt Time (Leatherworking!)
22:40 – Good Grief This Wool Is Heavy
23:13 – Finishing With Felling & Frogs
23:48 – Final Cape Reveal
26:30 – Swooshy Silly Cape Content

🎵 Soundtrack

“Mysterious Forest” – Howard Harper-Barnes
“Minor Emotions” – Megan Wofford
“The Arranged Marriage” – Gavin Luke
“Third Age” – Tutha De Danann
“Oleka” – Franz Gordon
“Berkshire Road” – Moments
“Tales from the Past” – Adam Saban
“Skeptical” – Lincoln Davis
“Upward and Outward” – Stefan Belose
“To Explore” – In This World
“Waltz” – Joshua Spacht
“Just a Dream” – CJ-0
“Rag Deluxe” – Avocado Junkie