How To Make a No-Sew Superhero Cape

First, measure the width of your child’s neck. Then, measure his back from shoulder to shoulder, as well as the distance from the back of his neck to the floor.

Tape several pieces of newspaper together. Using your marker, a ruler, & your measurements, outline the cape pattern onto the paper. It’ll look like an inverted small trapezoid—the collar—on top of a larger trapezoid—the cape. Check that the top of the larger trapezoid reaches across your child’s shoulders, and that the collar goes around the neck.

Pin the two pieces of felt together, and pin the cape pattern to it. Carefully cut out the felt around the edge of the pattern.

Read the manufacturer’s instructions, and use iron-on adhesive to fuse the two pieces of felt together.

Cut enough edging to go around the perimeter of the cape. Use iron-on adhesive to attach it to the felt.

Cut two slits where the cape meets the collar, and lace the ribbon through them to make a cape-tie.

Decorate the cape with beads, buttons, sequins, ribbon, or pieces you cut from leftover felt. Attach them with fabric glue, and let them dry.

Tie the cape on your favorite superhero, and watch as he fights crime and saves the world!