Happy Can People

Step 5 Sewing a Cape, Robe, or Skirt

If you want your Can Person to have a "Fabric Accessory" , you'll have to make it. Using a needle and thread, make a simple gather stitch. Keep in mind if you want a "full" cape, you will need a surprisingly large piece of fabric (about 18 inches will do). This step could also be done on the sewing machine loose stitches gather easily.

• Gather Stitch

To sew a gather stitch for this project, first tie a knot in the end of your thread. Space your stitches about half (.5) of an inch out. Alternate going into the fabric, and then back out of the fabric. Once you reach the end of the piece of fabric, pull your thread while holding the fabric near your last stitch. The knot will force the fabric to "gather," making a very nice cape.

Tie the gather off at the end, and then glue it onto your can like another accessory.