Frozen Cape Tutorial
This Frozen Cape is so easy to make! No sewing or glue is required.
Frozen Cape Supply List
- Fleece
To figure out how much fabric you need, measure the number of inches from the top of the shoulders down to the length you would like the cape to be. Then, add 6″ to that number and round up to the nearest 1/4 yard measurement. This is your yardage. - 2 yards of matching ribbon (3/4″ or 1″ wide)
- Fabric Scissors
- Measuring tape or yardstick
- Sharpie
- String
Step 1: Measure & Cut Bottom Cape Layer
- Fold your fabric in half matching the salvage edges.
- Cut the fabric in half along the fold line.
- Set one piece of fabric aside to use later.
- Verify the length you want for the cape by measuring from the top of the shoulder down to the desired length. Add 2″ to that measurement and that is the length to cut the cape.
- With the salvage on your left side, measure down the length of the fabric in a few places. Connect the marks to draw a straight line.
- Cut your fabric along that line.

Measure and mark the length of the cape.

Cut out the cape.
Step 2: Round the Bottom Corners
- Place your paper plate along the bottom corner of the cape, and use your sharpie to draw the curve.
- Cut along the line with your fabric scissors.

Use a plate to mark the curve of the cape bottom.

Cut out the bottom curve of the cape.
Step 3: Measure and Cut Cape Hood
- Take the piece of fabric you set aside earlier, and lay it flat with the salvage along the left-hand side.
- Measure the length of the bottom of the fabric, and divide it in half. Take your string, and tie on the sharpie at that exact length.
- Hold the other end of the string at the midpoint on the bottom edge of your fabric. Pull the string taught, and draw an arc from one bottom edge of your fabric to the other.
- Cut your fabric along the line, and you will have a half circle.

Use string to mark the curve of the hood.

Cut out hood.
Step 4: Measure and Cut Slits in Hood and Cape
- Use your yardstick or measuring tape and sharpie to make a small mark every 1″ across the top edge of both the top and bottom cape pieces. The marks should be 2″ into your fabric.
- Fold your fabric along the marks, and make a small slit at every mark. The slits should only be about 1/2″ long.

Mark slits in the cape and hood.

Cut slits in cape and hood.
Step 5: Weave Ribbon Into Cape
- Lay the top cape layer on the bottom cape layer, lining up the slits.
- Take your ribbon and weave it up and down through both cape layers.

Layer hood on top of cape.

Weave ribbon through cape and hood.

Ribbon woven through cape and hood.
Step 6: Gather the Cape on the Ribbon
- Once you have woven the ribbon through the top of the cape, gather the cape up in the middle.

Gather the cape and hood.
You finished your Frozen Cape!
All you have to do is tie it around your neck. As a bonus, the second layer can be pulled up over your head as a hood.
I hope this Frozen Cape tutorial made sense and is as easy for you as it was for us. Please let me know if you need any help!
April says
Thank you so much for this! We are in IL and Trick or Treating will be freezing! no way could I let my little walk around in her dress alone. This will totally help! Very easy to follow directions!
Kuleen Lashley says
Thank you for your comment April! I hope you and your princess have a fabulous Halloween.