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General Size GuideSize Length WeightExtra Small 6 to 9 inches 2 to 6 poundsSmall 10 to 13 inches 7 to 12 poundsMedium 14 to 18 inches 13 to 20 poundsWide Medium 14 to 21 inches 13 to 30 poundsLarge 22 to 26 inches 40 to 70 poundsX-Large 22 to 31 inches 50 to 80 pounds

The pet length is from just behind the head st their neckto where their tail begins. Even though we’ve used a dogin the illustration above, cats measure the same way.

Cape PatternAmount to enlarge pattern for sizeExtra Small: 165%Small: 180%Medium: 235%Wide Medium: 265%Large: 265%X-Large: 300%

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Cape Pattern – Side Flaps

Cut 2 ORcut 4 if lining

Cape Side FlapsAmount to enlarge pattern for sizeExtra Small: 100%Small: 140%Medium: 160%Wide Medium: 200%Large: 200%X-Large: 220%

If you use the spider andweb, enlarge to whateversize you need.

Cape Pattern Yardage ChartSize Cape Fabric Lining (optional)Extra Small 1/2 yard 1/2 yardSmall 1/2 yard 1/2 yardMedium 3/4 yard 3/4 yardWide Medium 7/8 yard 7/8 yardLarge 7/8 yard 7/8 yardX-Large 1 yard 1 yard

Uni-Species Halloween Cape DirectionsThis cape will work on both dogs and cats. The basic design can be transformed into many different costumes.With a little imagination, some simple laying, use of seasonal fabrics or felt and embellishments, you canmake your pet’s costume as easy or ornate as youchoose.

When using any embellishments, make sure any buttons,ribbons, rhinestones, bows or whatever you select aresecurely fastened to the costume, so your pet won’t beable to pull them off and swallow them.

For the sample, our model Fred is dressed up as ‘SpiderCat’ – the basic cape with spider and web.

For dog and cat sizing, please refer to chart on page 1,right of cape pattern piece. And cat owners, please donot be offended a dog illustration was used to show howto measure your pet.

To make the Uni-Species Halloween Cape requires somesewing, so you will need a few simple sewing tools andsupplies. See Basic Sewing Kit Chart at the right. Before beginning the project, gather these necessaryitems to help you with this project.

Basic Sewing Kit• Tape measure• Sewing Machine• Thread and needle• Iron and ironing board• Fabric (or white) Glue• Straight pins and safety pins• Scissors • Velcro – One or two packages (depends onsize of pet) 1 5/8-inch width • Craft knife (optional)

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CHOOSING FABRIC:For the sample ‘Spider Cat’ cape shown, orange felt was used on the cape, black felt for the spider’s web, and green felt for the spider.

What’s great about using felt is it won’t ravel, so you don’t have to turn under the edges. However, if you use other fabrics such ascottons, cotton blends, or wools, you should turn under the edges, to prevent raveling. If you’re experienced at sewing, you maywant to consider lining the cape, as a way to prevent raveling on the edges.

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Uni-Species Halloween Cape Directions – continued

INSTRUCTIONS:1. Once you’ve determined the size of your pet, check the chart to find out how much you will need to enlarge or reduce thepattern. Create your paper pattern.

2. Pin the cape pattern piece to the fabric, aligning the fold line on the pattern to the fold in the fabric (repeat the step for lining if used). Pin the side flap pattern piece to fabric and cut two (2).

3. With right sides facing, pin the one side flap piece to each side of the cape, using the placement indicated on the paper capepattern piece. Sew the side flaps to cape. Turn under edges if needed to prevent raveling. Press side seams open with iron.

4. Add Velcro tape to side flaps. Cut Velcro tape to preferred length so the side flaps can be adjusted. Sew the Velcro “loopside” tape to one of the side flaps. Sew the Velcro “soft side” tape to the other corresponding side flap. SEE PHOTO A.

5. Using same technique as in Step 4, add Velcro tape to chest flaps.

6. If making Spider Cat design, place spider web pattern on felt and CAREFULLY cut on black lines with craft knife (Xacto) orscissors. Glue spider web to back of cape. Now place spider pattern on felt, CAREFULLY cut on black lines, and glue to spiderweb on back of cape.

7. The cape costume is complete!

Completed HalloweenCape Costume – viewfrom above