I won’t mention any names, but I have one pal who LOVES to be the go-to mom for kid costumes. Is it 4:00 on Halloween and need a costume? Call her. By knowing her, I have had several ah-ha moments of all sorts, because that’s the type of gal she is, but recently I admired the capes and cloaks her boys have. She made them all from thrifted fabric and they are great.

So, on a whim, like I am apt to do, I decided to “whip up” a cape or two for my guys this evening, because small guys love capes. I should have done this years ago when they started running through the house with their blankies tied in knots around their necks, but sometimes I’m slow.

I’m not a sew-er, but I do know how to sew a straight line and buttons. Thus, the cape: left over navy fabric, white thread (because I hate changing thread and making new bobbins) and “pirate gold” broach-like buttons. The beauty of it is my rudimentary skills are enough because it doesn’t have to be well-crafted, just well loved.

And tonight it was.

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