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    Home » Holidays » Gift Ideas

    Make a Super Cape Birthday Gift for a Girl or Boy!

    August 23, 2010 By Brandy 11 Comments

    Every child wants to feel super on their birthday! Make a super cape birthday gift for any boy or girl and be sure to include a few other goodies like their favorite candy, some silly string, and an awesome birthday card! This post contains affiliate links.collage with black and pink cape and gift ideas to go with cape

    This little cape was sent to my sweet little niece. A super big sister with a big heart and a infectious smile. I just love that girl! Normally, I send a gift card to my nieces and nephews, but I wanted to do a little more for her this year. If you don't have time to make a super cape you can definitely order one. I'll share both options!

    If you are looking for an entire collection of projects to make with kids check out my book! It has 60 step by step projects with hand stitching and machine stitching techniques!

     

    black cape with pink ruffle

    How to Make a Super Cape

    I've made capes for several little friends recently and the process is the same for boys or girls.
    Step 1: Cut a rectangle of cotton fabric (the length of their shoulder to knees) and trim it on an angle on the top corners so that it is slightly narrower on the top.
    Step 2: Hem around the edges by folding it over ¼", ironing it, then folding it over another ¼" and sewing all the way around.
    Step 3: Attach a piece of black elastic by stitching one end to each top corner and you have a basic cape!

    Personalize the Super Cape

    Monogram/Super Logo 
    1. Pin fabric to cape and zig zag around the edges to encase any raw edges.*
    2. Use felt for the applique and stitch close to the edge. Felt doesn't fray.
    3. Purchase iron-on letters or designs from your local craft store and attach them to the cape. Vinyl is a great option.
    *I kept the edges raw with the applique on this cape.
    Ruffle
    Here is a tutorial for how to make a ruffle 4 ways from I Heart Naptime.
    For this one I cut a two strips of fabric twice as wide as the cape, hemmed the bottom and side edges, then stacked them, and gathered the fabric by folding it over and pinning it every couple of inches.
    cape and candy and lip gloss on table

    Other Items to Include for a Super Cape Birthday Gift

    I also enclosed a few "necessities" for any super girl.

    Silly string (it had a fun super/spy aspect), lip gloss, and some sour gummy candies. Nothing extravagant and I hardly spent a thing. Other ideas of things to include might be a matching mask, sunglasses, or tiara.

    I had so much fun making this! I think every girl needs one of these...heck, I'd probably be more productive with my housework if I ran around in a cape too!

    Other Creative Gift Ideas for Boys and Girls

    Marvel Avengers Survival Kit

    Adventure Gifts for Boys

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    Gift Ideas for Teen and Tween Boys

    Creative Gift Ideas for Girls

    Don't Have Time to Make a Super Cape? No Problem!

    Here are a couple of fun options from Amazon. First up! A double sided 2-colored cape with mask. You can even stock up and buy a 6-pack of super hero capes (not personalized, but with super emblems already on them) and use them for birthday gifts all year long!  And last, but not least, a cute pink lightning cape for a little girl that comes with a mask.

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    About Brandy

    Welcome! I'm Brandy, mother to 5 darling kiddos and a cute black lab named Toby. My husband is in the Coast Guard so we've lived all over the place, turning each house into a home. I love baking, sewing, making cute things with my kids, and sharing what I've learned with all of you!

    Comments

    1. a Matula ikrek says

      January 08, 2011 at 7:47 am

      Super gifts! :o)

      Reply
    2. Expressions by Heather says

      September 07, 2010 at 11:56 pm

      Just darling!

      Reply
    3. Veronica says

      September 07, 2010 at 5:38 pm

      love it!!! I´ll make a few of this for my next bday party!!Great job

      Reply
    4. Stacy says

      August 31, 2010 at 5:52 am

      That present made Natalie feel SO special. She still wears the cape all the time (actually Miles does too. lol. I still need to make him one). You are the best!

      Reply
    5. Misty says

      August 27, 2010 at 7:06 pm

      Love the cape! Thanks for linking @Creative Itch's "Sew Cute Tuesday"!

      Reply
    6. Meg says

      August 27, 2010 at 12:52 am

      How cute! I love it!!

      I'm having a Target giveaway on my blog. I'd love it if you stopped by!
      alittleknickknack.blogspot.com

      Reply
    7. Kaysi says

      August 24, 2010 at 7:05 pm

      So cute!

      Reply
    8. Lisa F says

      August 23, 2010 at 3:26 am

      SOOOOOO cute! Love her cape!

      Reply
    9. Kierst says

      August 23, 2010 at 2:56 am

      London's always pretending to be super girl. She clothespins a piece of paper to her back for her cape. I need to make her one of these. And perfect timing, her birthday's in a couple of weeks and I finally have a working sewing machine! Thanks for the great idea!

      Reply
    10. Jamie says

      August 23, 2010 at 1:56 am

      so adorable, I need to make these for my kids they would love it.

      Reply
    11. Nikki says

      August 23, 2010 at 1:48 am

      I am definitely bookmarking this one to my crafts folder. I love how you added the ruffle to make it more feminine. And of course the color choices. Also that's a fabulous combination of necessities for a super girl.

      Reply

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