Capes, Cloaks, and Ponchos fabric sourcing

[Plokman]

Hi all,

Been looking around the MCW and I kind of found it odd that while we have a great resource on making Sails we don't have there is nothing in regards to Capes and the things much like them. So I thought I'd bring attention to it and start a topic to figure out the best kind of fabrics to use for capes and their cousins.

Now I'm guessing that a real Lego cape is a Nylon Fabric seeing it holds it's form and curves around a Minifigure as opposed to draping over them flatly. But I'm no expert so anyone have a good match for them?

Note: I haven't had a Lego cape in ages (Last one was from the Star Wars sets back when they still had Yellow skin so before 2000 XD) so I'm not sure if the fabric has changed in recent years. Pardon me for that.

[Darkdragon]

There is some information on creating your own at http://www.minifigcustomizationnetwork.com/howto/899

[Plokman]

There is some information on creating your own at http://www.minifigcu...k.com/howto/899

Well that was short lived a thread. XD Thank you very much for the link.

[fred67]

There's been several discussions about it on EB; this one has the answer. The one on my avatar is actually suede microfiber; I think it looks like worn leather at minifigure scale.

[Plokman]

There's been several discussions about it on EB; this one has the answer. The one on my avatar is actually suede microfiber; I think it looks like worn leather at minifigure scale.

Excellent help as well. Thank you for that. Your right the Microfiber does look like leather.

[RoyalBrickCustoms]

Hi all,

Been looking around the MCW and I kind of found it odd that while we have a great resource on making Sails we don't have there is nothing in regards to Capes and the things much like them. So I thought I'd bring attention to it and start a topic to figure out the best kind of fabrics to use for capes and their cousins....

Hi Plokman,

I own a BrickLink store (Royal Brick Customs Shop) that specializes in offering custom LEGO-compatible fabric capes for LEGO fans. The exact process of how the fabric is prepared is a trade secret, however, I will tell you, that the fabric I use is a 65%-35% poly-cotton blend broadcloth! Feel free FM me if you need any more assistance!

Thanks,

Brandon, CEO of Royal Brick Customs Shop (BrickLink)

Edited October 5, 2015 by RoyalBrickCustoms

[Plokman]

Hi Plokman,

I own a BrickLink store (Royal Brick Customs Shop) that specializes in offering custom LEGO-compatible fabric capes for LEGO fans. The exact process of how the fabric is prepared is a trade secret, however, I will tell you, that the fabric I use is a 65%-35% poly-cotton blend broadcloth! Feel free FM me if you need any more assistance!

Thanks,

Brandon, CEO of Royal Brick Customs Shop (BrickLink)

Hey I think I've seen your store before. You never know I may be in need of your services soon. I want to try my hand at it first you understand. Good luck on the shop's growth though.