This section is from the book "Out Of A Handkerchief", by Frances E. Jacobs. Also available from Amazon: Out Of A Handkerchief.
Fold 3, 4 to 1, 2, making an oblong.



Pleat the edge CD one inch at a time, until it reaches the end AB, making a one inch strip. Fasten with a band about three quarters of an inch from the end, for the head.

Pull up the back fold over the head for a hood.

Draw corner B down to make the left arm, fastening with two bands. At corner D, fold up the point and gather with band to form a basket. Fold each edge of skirt forward left and right for cape.

 
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