Inverness Cape

**Pyper** · 29th October 10, 10:53 AM

I've read all the threads on making Inverness Capes.

I live in South Carolina, so I don't need a cape like a person in Scotland would wear

What I have in mind is using my rain cape as a pattern, and making an unlined cape from some relatively heavy material. Maybe a black cotton twill, or something. I would want it to be functional and comfortable -- something to wear camping.

EDIT: My question is: would using an Inverness Rain Cape as a pattern for making a fabric Inverness Cape produce a usable garment that didn't look silly?

**Eleazar** · 30th October 10, 08:15 AM

Where did you find the plastic Inverness?

**Pyper** · 30th October 10, 08:48 AM

They sell them at Highland games. I think it's nylon.

**Downunder Kilt** · 30th October 10, 02:46 PM

Originally Posted by Eleazar

Where did you find the plastic Inverness?

If you search the web for Mr Anthony inverness capes it will show you 3 models from the basic nylon, the bandspec then the Ultimate. Most highland stores seem to have at least the first two

**Pyper** · 1st November 10, 08:23 AM

As I've been thinking about this more, I'm starting to like the idea of making an Inverness cape out of fleece.

But I wonder if static would be a problem.

**JerseyLawyer** · 1st November 10, 08:46 AM

Originally Posted by Pyper

As I've been thinking about this more, I'm starting to like the idea of making an Inverness cape out of fleece.

But I wonder if static would be a problem.

I think the problem might be how well it drapes, and how well the shoulder cape sits. Inverness capes, and most overcoats, are made out of reasonably heavy material for that reason (well, because of drape, not because of shoulder capes. And, of course, a few pounds of wool is nice and toasty warm!).

Also, I don't think fleece is particularly waterproof or water resistant, though in these days of better life through chemistry, you could probably treat it to be so. Not sure how that would effect it's warming and other qualities, though.

**Squeaky McMurdo** · 1st November 10, 09:49 AM

Okay, my geekiness is going to shine through, but yes fleece is in fact very good at repelling water. Just make sure it's synthetic fleece rather than one made with cotton, otherwise it will wick moisture onto you. And No-pill fleece will continue to look nice through frequent washings.

I know this because I cloth diaper and use fleece pants (and wool pants) over my little ones cotton nappies when it's cold out, and my lap hasn't got soaked yet.

So now you all know the fate of kilt hose who's heels and toes have worn out and fleece pull over with holes in them around the McMurdo house

--Chelsea McMurdo--