Wore a wool cloak to work and everyone thought it was cool Wore leather arm bracers to work and everyone thought it was cool Wore a mithril chainmail undershirt to work and everyone thought it was cool Wore a sword to work and got arrested.
I wanna bring back wearing cloaks i think it would be great to wear over your jacket on a cold winter day. It would give you and extra layer to stay warm with and if you make it waterproof you could use it for rain protection also.
It actually irritates the shit out of me that its relegated to "cosplay and historical wear." It's literally one of the most versatile pieces of clothing you could wear, both able to keep you warm when it's cold and cool when it's hot. Jackets can't do that. You can't just take a jacket off your arms while you're still wearing it either. It has an excellent profile and it gives you so much flexibility in terms of what you can actually do with it.
@@victoriadolbeare3147 I think one way to start is to make some out of breathable and waterproof materials, and design them for hiking, hunting, backpacking and fishing.
@@hellomate639 I already always use a cloak while hiking and hunting, it’s amazing for those cold early mornings and windy or rainy days. I made mine out of a tightly woven linen fabric and waterproofed it and lined it with a finer cotton fabric. I also added a bunch of buttons on the inside to fasten a reindeer pelt to keep me warm even during winter.
"Once I stopped letting what I thought other people would think about what I was wearing govern the things I wore, I got a lot happier & started looking a lot cooler." So true, thank you, Jess.
It's true! I've adopted that mindset as I've gotten older and I feel so much more comfortable and confident and I realized that instead of people thinking me silly for wearing this or that, people actually respect me for following my own sense of style and fashion. I started wearing a kind of light, muslin cloak (as a guy) sometime last year and got nothing but compliments and omg-i-want-one's from friends and strangers out and about and at the bar I tend. Her quote stood out to me, too, and yeah.. my quote now 😂
I say What others think about me is none of my business. Only once did I get some weird look for looking like a scout master (in suburbia) and I looked back at the guy "owning it". He quickly went about his business.
Omg I love what she said..... sometimes I get up and just want to live in a different time so I dress the part and go out without a worry in the world....of course I get looks but mostly I think people just wish they were brave enough to do the same
Tip for anyone thinking of making one from a wool blanket. From experience traveling by motorcycle with just a blanket + minimalist hiking, you'll really want at least 60%wool in the blanket if you're going to wear it cool wet weather and snowy condition.
What drove you to traveling by motorcycle with a blanket and minimalist hiking? And did you learn what you needed to experience that as you went, or did you research everything beforehand?
@@hardyharharv Important thing is you should research the are a little bit about it's wild animals then it's all about experience. Otherwise you won't get the chance and time to gain any xp.
I had been wanting to make a cloak but wool fabric is so expensive. I never thought about using a wool blanket, that's such a clever way to get it at a more affordable price! Thanks for the tip!
For those with limited, or non-existent sewing skills, you can make a very primitive cloak by pulling the blanket around yourself and affixing it in place with a blanket pin or a large safety pin.
Welsh Viking has a very good video on various ways to functionally fasten such a blanket cloak in place. Historically tested as well! Edit: just checked its called 'how to wear a midieval cloak '
I've been going around charity shops for months looking for a pre-made cloak but the more I watch this video and see you say how beginner friendly this method is... Yeah, I think it's time for me to put some ultra rusty sewing skills into practice and make both a childhood and adult dream come true; Own a cloak.
Update: I tried it! It was literally so easy. I make costumes and props but sewing has always been a big struggle. Turns out blanket stiching is very satisfying! Thanks for the tutorial! This is great! Definitely trying this
Also, you can pick up a fire resistant woolen blanket at just about any army navy surplus store, which makes for great cloak material if you're the outdoorsy type who spends a lot of time around camp fires or burning buildings.
I am Autistic don't give a damn what people think about my looks and used to walk around wrapped in fuzzy blanket. Yay I now can make a cloak out of blankets! :) Thank you so much for this tutorial ♥ Can probably make really fancy kind of Snow Queen cloak out of one of my white furry blankets :)
The message at the end was so much warmer and more profound than I would have expected from a DIY tutorial, (I usually expect none at all). Thank you for those kind words of wisdom :), they really do make an impact on people
My boyfriend and I are going to be hobbits for Halloween and I just finished our first cloak, thank you so much for the video! Although I've been sewing for a long time I didn't want to pay a lot of money for a cloak pattern since I knew they were very simple to make in general. I love how customizable your version is, because after attaching the hood to the body I realized the hood was a bit too long for my liking and I also sewed a curve into the hood so it looked more hobbity and less elvish, and those changes were easy to make. I also had the issue where the hood was too short for the neck hole, so I'm going to more carefully focus on the geometry next time I cut it out to make sure the hole is the exact length of the hood. I used a soft anti-pill fleece because it was the closest matching green fabric at the store, and I think it looks and feels really good for a hobbit cloak. I'm going to put a finishing edge around so the edges look more professional and add a closing button at the neck, but I'm so excited at how it turned out so far!
Oh I'm so glad this was able to help you! As for the neckline, it may also help if you throw a quick straight stay-stitch around the circular neck cut-out. It may help keep things from stretching around the bias. Your cloaks sound delightful, I hope your costumes turn out well!
It's true! I've adopted your mindset as I've gotten older and I feel so much more comfortable and confident and I realized that instead of people thinking me silly for wearing this or that, most people actually respect me for following my own sense of style and fashion. Make it your own and people love it. I started wearing a kind of light, muslin cloak (as a guy) sometime last year and get nothing but compliments and omg-i-want-one's from friends and strangers out and about and at the bar I tend. Your quote about the governance of others' thoughts stood out to me, and yeah... my quote now 😂
I saw another creator make a "studio cape" and I so want to make it but with a hood. Your tutorial of how to make the hood and the "happy accident" of it not reaching the ends of the cloak is just what I needed. I'm making the cloak for my trip to Mexico city this December and so be it. Thanks for your encouraging words at the end, I was beginning to doubt myself❤❤❤❤
Thanks for this video. I had an old Navy wool blanket from my time in the service. I repurposed it for this project and it’s given that blanket a new lease on life. I live in Los Angeles, and this cloak is great for chilly days on the beach when most would wear a poncho or hoodie.
In colder weather I wear cloaks almost on a daily basis. I love them for their warmth and comfort and I get compliments on them all the time. I got mine years ago and at the Cracker Barrel store on sale and they do not come all the way down like yours does. I am so excited to find this so I can make a full length one for this winter. I might doll mine up a bit with some embroidery on the edges as well.
Three wool army blankets died for the cloak I made for SCA wear in the 90s. Two green and one brown. Green cloak with separate brown cowl and double thick hood. Random brown patches all over the cloak, some of which were pockets. It could practically double as a sleeping bag. If you get a small oil or kerosene lantern you can tuck it inside the cloak when sitting or standing in the cold and you now have your own personal heated tent. Bonus benefit of wool: won't melt if you get too close to the campfire.
For anyone not looking to sew, there are a ton of old Soviet Plash Palatkas on the market yet. Its a canvas tarp/tent half that converts into a rain cloak. I keep one in my vehicle emergency kit, and it's kept me warm and dry in pretty bad weather.
Just finished!! You have no idea how happy this makes me, I’ve wanted a cloak for ages and I finally have one 🫶 I went a little extra and made it lined (I didn’t have a wool blanket, so I improvised with a thick sheet and some curtains) and reversible. There were a few bumps but it’s done and I love it!!
I like your humor. I love your passion and commitment to your interests. And I admire your stand to be a non-conformist, doing what you like, whenever you like. Also, making stuff on your own! Awesome. Going to make one for my 10-year old (right now he's a full time hobbit). Thanks a lot.
Thank you! I work as a support coach for autistic people and I’ve been teaching my client how to sew, we knocked this project out in an afternoon! It was really fun and now I have a warm thing!
Totally agreeing on cloaks and daring to wear what we actually want in general !! And relating to the feeling much better once doing it ! Also I can't stop looking at your eyebrow slit and be a bit in awe at how healthy your hair looks (I'm a bit of a long hair nerd).
Thank you for being so fun and entertaining, as well as educational. I often find that costume design videos are a little dry, disingenuous, and frankly made half-heartedly for views (or perhaps by people afraid of getting attacked in the comment section by faceless trolls). I appreciate your genuine interest and love for the cloak you made and giggled along to your jokes as I re-watched segments that I couldn't hear over my laughter. Thank you
This was the best most understandable tutorial I have found, as someone who very much wants to make a cloak but has very little sewing experience! I’ll post pictures once I’m done!
After a 3 day hike through the misty Hoh Rainforest, even though I did pretty well with a hoodie + windbreaker combo, I wanted something simpler, so I got a poncho. That's essentially a cloak. It worked well for Yosemite and mountains around LA. I'd still take the hoodie camping because it makes a perfect pillow at night.
I absolutely wear my cloak for winter driving. It's a little impractical for barn chores because it opens while using hands, but it's a great option for a long walk.
I followed this tutorial and made a cloak before my senior year of college! I wore it frequently and received many compliments for it- one of my favorite items! P.S. Thank you for the great tutorial- I could follow it as someone who'd never sewn before, some other tutorials aren't as helpful to a beginner
Your point near the end about wearing what you want is something I've been trying to tell people for ages. Life's too short to be afraid of wearing fun clothes.
I just the hood part, it's my first time sewing, and it came out awesome!! I'm making a hobbit cloak for my son for Halloween. He's a toddler, so the measurements are way shorter, but it's so cute! Loving it so far!
Simple and easy tutorial! I have been sewing for decades, and it has gotten so complicated as my skill level has gone up. I love something that is simple and classic. Most things don't need to be fancy at all. Simplicity is awesome.
My daughter and I finished a cloak for her last night. I REALLY wish we'd watched this 1st. Hers looks similar but much cleaner, it hand very straight with no folds, but we built it completely different. Doing it again I'd totally do it your way...and it took us hours, but we also used 2 types of fabric one as a liner and the other as a shell. So it was automatically much more complex.
Thank you! I am 4'11" with short arms and legs, but a thicker bone structure. Finding clothes that fit me has been a life long STRUGGLE. So I'm venturing into making my own clothes, and am landing on viking attire, as triangles, squares and rectangles are all shapes I am comfortable sewing, and are flattering enough to work with my pear shape. It may be outside of modern fashion for a 40 year old woman, but if it works, I will be quite content, I think! The awesome thing about living today is every era is in now, and I love that!
@@iwouldbechelsea Annie Brahe has a great tutorial for viking underdress and over dresses, Morgan donner also has a video of her making of a kirtle. I have been typing in "diy kirtle" or "how to make viking dresses" and T-tunics. Good luck in your quest!
Just finished! thanks so much for the design and easy to follow instructions. It came out really nice, have been wanting a cloak fur Eva and it was really fun to make.
I think my first cloak was made of curtains which were original at the student place I've lived in. But they were very old and partially discoloured (and very dirty!) and I had been given new ones. So I washed the curtains and cut them up to make my first cloak for a LARP! Heavy dark green curtains, YAY! 😄
I bought my curtains turned cloak at a second hand shop for $5. Sadly not wool, but this cloak is a practice/ get by cloak until I can afford to make a wool one
Just finished a cloak today from your video and I couldn’t be happier. First time sewing or making any kind of clothing, and it felt quite simple and fun. Thanks for such a great video!!!
‘Phone taped to the ceiling,’ this is the UA-cam I need 😂. Going to try making this for my daughter’s Halloween costume, might need a matching one for myself…
What a fun and practical project. I resolved this year to learn some basic clothes creating skills and I'm having an absolute blast with all these videos covering the basics. Thanks for the content!
made this as a complete beginner the night before the ren fair. it took me about two hours, but oh my god does it work. thank you for this tutorial, i now have an amazing flex that doubles as cozy wear
Thanks for this nice video! I feel I could turn an old army blanket into a decent cloak in ten minutes, now, if I used a sewing machine. Cloaks are warmer than most modern clothing of similar thickness, and much more versatile! My favorite cloak to date had an outer layer of medium-to-lightweight denim with an inner layer of a soft plaid. It had a full hood as well. That made it durable, comfortable, and warm. The cloak was a bit more complex to make than the one you show here, as the shoulders were shaped with their own seam. This helped it stay on my shoulders even if it wasn’t fastened. Closed, I could hold my arms out horizontally without opening its front. (I used about five yards of 60” fabric for each layer.) I tried frogs for closure, but as I slept in the cloak, they were a bit of a bother, so I used a bronze pin mounted on a bronze C-shaped piece-common in the Celtic community, but I forget at the moment what it’s called-to keep the cloak secured. I wore the cloak as part of my daily wear, and it was impressive enough that people called me “Lord Michael.” Sadly, the cloak fell into a tote with a variety of fabric-destroying chemicals, so I’m faced with having to create one anew. I live in Central Texas-today’s temperature is over 100°F-so I don’t feel rushed to do it lol
These are quite pricey. Although, I recently acquired a wool cloak from Stansborough in New Zealand. It's the same company that made the cloaks for the Lord of the Rings films. It's woven on an old world loom using wool from their own sheep and is all one piece with no seams aside from the hood. It is truly a masterpiece. I've always been enthralled by the patterns on the LOTR cloaks, and admittedly, thought it was cinema trickery, but nope! That pattern is actually the cloak itself. I'd love to see more cloaks made like that. It elevates it to a level rarely seen. At the time of acquisition, it was around $500usd.
I've moved from Florida to Germany and have been here for 13 years. I often think it would be easier to throw a hooded cloak over what I'm wearing than struggle into a heavy coat with thick sleeves. I'm thinking of lining something warm, maybe flannel, with a fleece blanket, and using that. If I can find an old wool blanket, even better for the reasons you mentioned. I would still line it to deal with German winters. I'm looking for practical warmth on cold days. (I have my dad's old marine blanket, but it weighs a lot!)
The sheer joy in your voice when you said "I have my phone taped to my ceiling" has earned you a sub even before I actually checked what you do on your channel :V
Huzzah! I made a floor length, royal blue cloak when a was a young seamstress. That was around 1997. I made it differently, but your wasy is brilliant. It was made of a thick wooly blend fabric remnant, and lined with cotton flannel. It was warm enough to wear in Western New York winters, sometimes, as a pedestrian. I used it for probably 15 years. It may still be useful (if I find it), but I'm going to make yours with a sheet, for Halloween! Thanks for the idea! You rock! 💚 💚 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️😊
I’ve been thinking of making my wife a nice warm winter cloak and this looks like something I could do. My only experience sewing was a class in middle school, mid 90’s. I’ve got a 3 day weekend from work, I think I’m gonna give it a shot.
OMG I am so glad I found your video! My son wants to make a wizard cloak with a woolen fabric but I have been reluctant to buy such expensive fabric! I hadn't even thought of a blanket. We will be hitting some thrift stores soon. Thanks so much!
I like the ideas for sure. I am looking to make a long tunic with or without arms or hood. My first project was years ago when I had to make a green magic robe, and I did it first time, and I dint even have internet then, and it was all hand sewn with a lined hood. The magic robe is no more and its time to make another magic robe/tunic things as its darn cold here and I am limited to what I can wear. Going to try fleece. Ty for sharing some inspiration.
cloaks can be really warm when made from the right material. 100% would recommend. you are also 100% correct, why should you care what others think? they don't know you and you them.
Thanks so much for this. This is clear and easily understandable, the cloak you made turned out beautiful, just as you are funny, encouraging and beautiful :) great editing, too. I'm totally going to be trying this for a hobbit themed larp con I'm attending this summer!
Interesting and useful. I am not into fantasy and fairs but see a definite use for this type of garment. Very functional and practical. I believe much better than a poncho. It is a shame we got away from them. There is a new very expensive high tech cloak on the market designed for military and preppers. Meant to replace the poncho. My wife and I are too old to play the survival game but this would be ideal for preppers and survivalists.
Took me like 2 minutes to hit subscribe (on the looking like a gremilin).. I'm outside, its 13 degrees and im wrapped in a blanket.. yeah i think cloaks are neat, would be awesome to have this at night while camping.. so lets look for some ideas and here we are.. brilliant content, the music, ton, the closing comments... its perfection, thank you so much!
While using a wool blanket to make a cloak is very cool, I think wearing the blanket itself in any of the scottish cloak fashions is fay superior in utility. I watched a video on how the Scotts in the highlands would use a wool blanket for their cloak with pockets, a shelter, a way to gather water, a tent, and as camouflage all with the simple downside of being heavy and needing the skill to fold it right.
I'm going to make it for me and 4 other peoples for my proposal this summer. I'll let you know how it went ! And thank you for the wool blanket tip ! I would never have been able to afford that much fabric. Turns out a lot of people want to get rid of their grandma wool blanket ! I'm so happy to get to make it out of a nice material and getting to upcycle while doing so is just the cherry on top. Wish me good luck ! (if not for the work ahead at least for the fact that we'll be wearing them in august lmao)
Hi! Thanks for showing me how to make a cloak! I needed it for a costume for my son so had to change the measurements a little but it works wonderfully and looks good! Love the simple design. 😊
I just followed this video and my cloak turned out wonderfully! I made mine from a smaller, thrifted blanket but it still looks so whimsical and flowy! I'll be wearing it all spooky season long! 🎃 Thank you for the lovely tutorial!!
I found a stack of four wool army blankets for $40 on Amazon. 60% wool. this will be great for rock hunting on Lake Superior on cool misty mornings. I might try embroidery on a couple. Thanks for this simple and practical idea.
Finding a round object that matches your neck measurement may be difficult. I did this instead: Use online calculator to find the Radius of your neck hole by typing in the Circumference. After folding the cloak into the center corner, cut notches at the measurements provided and connect them with ya scissors. Worked great for me after I got tired of rummaging through my kitchen.
Wore a wool cloak to work and everyone thought it was cool
Wore leather arm bracers to work and everyone thought it was cool
Wore a mithril chainmail undershirt to work and everyone thought it was cool
Wore a sword to work and got arrested.
It's truly an unfair world that we live in...
How could you afford the mithril shirt, were you born with a golden spoon in your mouth?
you see you forgot to also bring a scabbard
so they got scared
Made my day! :D :D :D :D :D
Was the sword worn underneath the cloak?
That's what gets you. Those "concealed" versus "open" carry laws.
I wanna bring back wearing cloaks i think it would be great to wear over your jacket on a cold winter day. It would give you and extra layer to stay warm with and if you make it waterproof you could use it for rain protection also.
It actually irritates the shit out of me that its relegated to "cosplay and historical wear."
It's literally one of the most versatile pieces of clothing you could wear, both able to keep you warm when it's cold and cool when it's hot. Jackets can't do that. You can't just take a jacket off your arms while you're still wearing it either.
It has an excellent profile and it gives you so much flexibility in terms of what you can actually do with it.
@@victoriadolbeare3147 I think one way to start is to make some out of breathable and waterproof materials, and design them for hiking, hunting, backpacking and fishing.
@@hellomate639 I already always use a cloak while hiking and hunting, it’s amazing for those cold early mornings and windy or rainy days. I made mine out of a tightly woven linen fabric and waterproofed it and lined it with a finer cotton fabric. I also added a bunch of buttons on the inside to fasten a reindeer pelt to keep me warm even during winter.
lok tar ogar brother
They are called panchos
"Once I stopped letting what I thought other people would think about what I was wearing govern the things I wore, I got a lot happier & started looking a lot cooler." So true, thank you, Jess.
It's true! I've adopted that mindset as I've gotten older and I feel so much more comfortable and confident and I realized that instead of people thinking me silly for wearing this or that, people actually respect me for following my own sense of style and fashion. I started wearing a kind of light, muslin cloak (as a guy) sometime last year and got nothing but compliments and omg-i-want-one's from friends and strangers out and about and at the bar I tend. Her quote stood out to me, too, and yeah.. my quote now 😂
I say What others think about me is none of my business.
Only once did I get some weird look for looking like a scout master (in suburbia) and I looked back at the guy "owning it". He quickly went about his business.
Omg I love what she said..... sometimes I get up and just want to live in a different time so I dress the part and go out without a worry in the world....of course I get looks but mostly I think people just wish they were brave enough to do the same
Es qui es, et dice quod sentis
That’s what happened with me and hats. I like wearing hats and don’t care what others think about that.
Tip for anyone thinking of making one from a wool blanket. From experience traveling by motorcycle with just a blanket + minimalist hiking, you'll really want at least 60%wool in the blanket if you're going to wear it cool wet weather and snowy condition.
that's for the natural wicking properties of wool.
What drove you to traveling by motorcycle with a blanket and minimalist hiking? And did you learn what you needed to experience that as you went, or did you research everything beforehand?
@@hardyharharv Important thing is you should research the are a little bit about it's wild animals then it's all about experience. Otherwise you won't get the chance and time to gain any xp.
100% wool makes aaaaaaall the difference.
What is "hiking"?
I had been wanting to make a cloak but wool fabric is so expensive. I never thought about using a wool blanket, that's such a clever way to get it at a more affordable price! Thanks for the tip!
And I just thought-if you make the cloak a wee bitty shorter, you can use the leftover to make a witch hat!!!!!
For those with limited, or non-existent sewing skills, you can make a very primitive cloak by pulling the blanket around yourself and affixing it in place with a blanket pin or a large safety pin.
Welsh Viking has a very good video on various ways to functionally fasten such a blanket cloak in place. Historically tested as well! Edit: just checked its called 'how to wear a midieval cloak '
That kinda reminds me of when rudius reunites with his father even tho cloaks and the thing he's wearing is different
I've been going around charity shops for months looking for a pre-made cloak but the more I watch this video and see you say how beginner friendly this method is... Yeah, I think it's time for me to put some ultra rusty sewing skills into practice and make both a childhood and adult dream come true; Own a cloak.
Update: I tried it! It was literally so easy. I make costumes and props but sewing has always been a big struggle. Turns out blanket stiching is very satisfying! Thanks for the tutorial!
This is great! Definitely trying this
Also, you can pick up a fire resistant woolen blanket at just about any army navy surplus store, which makes for great cloak material if you're the outdoorsy type who spends a lot of time around camp fires or burning buildings.
I'm working on one of the army surplus blankets. Planning on dissolving some silicone in naphtha to make the cloak waterproof too
@johnmeyers5523 did it work?
Cloaks can be worn over your wearable bags, too. Backpacks, messenger bags, purses... all are protected from the rain and snow with a simple cloak
...and purse thievery. 😉
"I also had my phone taped to the ceiling" Subbed right there. It is something I thought only I did.. Happy to know I am not alone :D
I am Autistic don't give a damn what people think about my looks and used to walk around wrapped in fuzzy blanket. Yay I now can make a cloak out of blankets! :) Thank you so much for this tutorial ♥
Can probably make really fancy kind of Snow Queen cloak out of one of my white furry blankets :)
The message at the end was so much warmer and more profound than I would have expected from a DIY tutorial, (I usually expect none at all). Thank you for those kind words of wisdom :), they really do make an impact on people
My boyfriend and I are going to be hobbits for Halloween and I just finished our first cloak, thank you so much for the video! Although I've been sewing for a long time I didn't want to pay a lot of money for a cloak pattern since I knew they were very simple to make in general. I love how customizable your version is, because after attaching the hood to the body I realized the hood was a bit too long for my liking and I also sewed a curve into the hood so it looked more hobbity and less elvish, and those changes were easy to make. I also had the issue where the hood was too short for the neck hole, so I'm going to more carefully focus on the geometry next time I cut it out to make sure the hole is the exact length of the hood. I used a soft anti-pill fleece because it was the closest matching green fabric at the store, and I think it looks and feels really good for a hobbit cloak. I'm going to put a finishing edge around so the edges look more professional and add a closing button at the neck, but I'm so excited at how it turned out so far!
Oh I'm so glad this was able to help you! As for the neckline, it may also help if you throw a quick straight stay-stitch around the circular neck cut-out. It may help keep things from stretching around the bias.
Your cloaks sound delightful, I hope your costumes turn out well!
It's true! I've adopted your mindset as I've gotten older and I feel so much more comfortable and confident and I realized that instead of people thinking me silly for wearing this or that, most people actually respect me for following my own sense of style and fashion. Make it your own and people love it. I started wearing a kind of light, muslin cloak (as a guy) sometime last year and get nothing but compliments and omg-i-want-one's from friends and strangers out and about and at the bar I tend. Your quote about the governance of others' thoughts stood out to me, and yeah... my quote now 😂
I’m going to a renaissance faire in two weeks, this was much needed as I forgot about it.
I saw another creator make a "studio cape" and I so want to make it but with a hood. Your tutorial of how to make the hood and the "happy accident" of it not reaching the ends of the cloak is just what I needed. I'm making the cloak for my trip to Mexico city this December and so be it. Thanks for your encouraging words at the end, I was beginning to doubt myself❤❤❤❤
Great video and the sewing tutorial was spot on. Making cloaks for my whole family so ill probably watch this 20 more times in the future lmao
Well I'm honored you chose my tutorial! Feel free to reach out with any questions or problems
Definitely coming back to this video as soon as I get the appropriate fabric to follow your tutoriel! thanks
That's great! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for this video. I had an old Navy wool blanket from my time in the service. I repurposed it for this project and it’s given that blanket a new lease on life. I live in Los Angeles, and this cloak is great for chilly days on the beach when most would wear a poncho or hoodie.
In colder weather I wear cloaks almost on a daily basis. I love them for their warmth and comfort and I get compliments on them all the time. I got mine years ago and at the Cracker Barrel store on sale and they do not come all the way down like yours does. I am so excited to find this so I can make a full length one for this winter. I might doll mine up a bit with some embroidery on the edges as well.
Three wool army blankets died for the cloak I made for SCA wear in the 90s. Two green and one brown. Green cloak with separate brown cowl and double thick hood. Random brown patches all over the cloak, some of which were pockets. It could practically double as a sleeping bag. If you get a small oil or kerosene lantern you can tuck it inside the cloak when sitting or standing in the cold and you now have your own personal heated tent. Bonus benefit of wool: won't melt if you get too close to the campfire.
For anyone not looking to sew, there are a ton of old Soviet Plash Palatkas on the market yet. Its a canvas tarp/tent half that converts into a rain cloak. I keep one in my vehicle emergency kit, and it's kept me warm and dry in pretty bad weather.
Just finished!! You have no idea how happy this makes me, I’ve wanted a cloak for ages and I finally have one 🫶 I went a little extra and made it lined (I didn’t have a wool blanket, so I improvised with a thick sheet and some curtains) and reversible. There were a few bumps but it’s done and I love it!!
This is probably the most accessible sewing tutorial with the best beginner friendly options I have seen. ❤
❤ The last comment about not worrying about what other people think about what you wear golden! I learned this in my mid 30s and my life changed!
I like your humor. I love your passion and commitment to your interests. And I admire your stand to be a non-conformist, doing what you like, whenever you like.
Also, making stuff on your own! Awesome. Going to make one for my 10-year old (right now he's a full time hobbit). Thanks a lot.
Wool Cloaks / Ponchos / Great Kilts!!!. You for it. Wool week keep you alive in many conditions; cold, wet, rain snow... It can be wearable shelter!!!
Thank you! I work as a support coach for autistic people and I’ve been teaching my client how to sew, we knocked this project out in an afternoon! It was really fun and now I have a warm thing!
That cloak is super easy, and the fabric easy to find as well. You look like a Merlin movie princess. I saw a few way to make it but this is the best.
Totally agreeing on cloaks and daring to wear what we actually want in general !! And relating to the feeling much better once doing it ! Also I can't stop looking at your eyebrow slit and be a bit in awe at how healthy your hair looks (I'm a bit of a long hair nerd).
Thank you for being so fun and entertaining, as well as educational. I often find that costume design videos are a little dry, disingenuous, and frankly made half-heartedly for views (or perhaps by people afraid of getting attacked in the comment section by faceless trolls).
I appreciate your genuine interest and love for the cloak you made and giggled along to your jokes as I re-watched segments that I couldn't hear over my laughter. Thank you
This was the best most understandable tutorial I have found, as someone who very much wants to make a cloak but has very little sewing experience! I’ll post pictures once I’m done!
After a 3 day hike through the misty Hoh Rainforest, even though I did pretty well with a hoodie + windbreaker combo, I wanted something simpler, so I got a poncho. That's essentially a cloak. It worked well for Yosemite and mountains around LA. I'd still take the hoodie camping because it makes a perfect pillow at night.
I absolutely wear my cloak for winter driving. It's a little impractical for barn chores because it opens while using hands, but it's a great option for a long walk.
I followed this tutorial and made a cloak before my senior year of college!
I wore it frequently and received many compliments for it- one of my favorite items!
P.S. Thank you for the great tutorial- I could follow it as someone who'd never sewn before, some other tutorials aren't as helpful to a beginner
Your point near the end about wearing what you want is something I've been trying to tell people for ages. Life's too short to be afraid of wearing fun clothes.
I just the hood part, it's my first time sewing, and it came out awesome!! I'm making a hobbit cloak for my son for Halloween. He's a toddler, so the measurements are way shorter, but it's so cute! Loving it so far!
I am inspired! And I so appreciate you encouraging people to take advantage of existing resources, rather than always buying new.
Simple and easy tutorial! I have been sewing for decades, and it has gotten so complicated as my skill level has gone up. I love something that is simple and classic. Most things don't need to be fancy at all. Simplicity is awesome.
My daughter and I finished a cloak for her last night. I REALLY wish we'd watched this 1st. Hers looks similar but much cleaner, it hand very straight with no folds, but we built it completely different. Doing it again I'd totally do it your way...and it took us hours, but we also used 2 types of fabric one as a liner and the other as a shell. So it was automatically much more complex.
Thank you! I am 4'11" with short arms and legs, but a thicker bone structure. Finding clothes that fit me has been a life long STRUGGLE. So I'm venturing into making my own clothes, and am landing on viking attire, as triangles, squares and rectangles are all shapes I am comfortable sewing, and are flattering enough to work with my pear shape. It may be outside of modern fashion for a 40 year old woman, but if it works, I will be quite content, I think! The awesome thing about living today is every era is in now, and I love that!
Do you have any particular references for the types of clothing you make/wear? Sounds like something that might be a good option for me as well!
@@iwouldbechelsea Annie Brahe has a great tutorial for viking underdress and over dresses, Morgan donner also has a video of her making of a kirtle. I have been typing in "diy kirtle" or "how to make viking dresses" and T-tunics. Good luck in your quest!
@@greaterthanme876 Thank you so much for the response! I am excited to look into those things
Just finished! thanks so much for the design and easy to follow instructions. It came out really nice, have been wanting a cloak fur Eva and it was really fun to make.
I’ve been SEARCHING for exactly what you’re giving me! Everyone else makes things so so complicated when I knew it wouldn’t have to be! Thank you!
Young lady You are a breath of fresh air and a blessing.
God bless you and thank you for sharing..
This was EXACTLY what I needed for my daughter's costume in a Shakespeare play. Thanks! And the music and your voice were so soothing. Huzzah!
I think my first cloak was made of curtains which were original at the student place I've lived in. But they were very old and partially discoloured (and very dirty!) and I had been given new ones. So I washed the curtains and cut them up to make my first cloak for a LARP! Heavy dark green curtains, YAY! 😄
I bought my curtains turned cloak at a second hand shop for $5. Sadly not wool, but this cloak is a practice/ get by cloak until I can afford to make a wool one
This is the first video that Iam able to understand the process of folding and cutting the circle and the hood. Thank you so much! God Bless You! ✨✨
Just finished a cloak today from your video and I couldn’t be happier. First time sewing or making any kind of clothing, and it felt quite simple and fun. Thanks for such a great video!!!
the last speech about cloaks was just genius!
‘Phone taped to the ceiling,’ this is the UA-cam I need 😂. Going to try making this for my daughter’s Halloween costume, might need a matching one for myself…
Easiest blanket stitch tutorial I've ever seen, thank you for making it look so easy and approachable, I think I'll be giving it a try!
Certainly beats where I learned it...a hospital, after getting a good-sized gash on my forehead...
i appreciate you doing subtitles for this video, i have poor hearing and it helps. plus now i can watch without being noisy
A thumbs-up just isn't sufficient to express how much I'm enjoying your work.
What a fun and practical project. I resolved this year to learn some basic clothes creating skills and I'm having an absolute blast with all these videos covering the basics. Thanks for the content!
Omg, thank you so much for this tutorial!! The coat looks absolutely amazing. You saved my hide for the Ren Faire
made this as a complete beginner the night before the ren fair. it took me about two hours, but oh my god does it work. thank you for this tutorial, i now have an amazing flex that doubles as cozy wear
Thanks for this nice video! I feel I could turn an old army blanket into a decent cloak in ten minutes, now, if I used a sewing machine. Cloaks are warmer than most modern clothing of similar thickness, and much more versatile! My favorite cloak to date had an outer layer of medium-to-lightweight denim with an inner layer of a soft plaid. It had a full hood as well. That made it durable, comfortable, and warm. The cloak was a bit more complex to make than the one you show here, as the shoulders were shaped with their own seam. This helped it stay on my shoulders even if it wasn’t fastened. Closed, I could hold my arms out horizontally without opening its front. (I used about five yards of 60” fabric for each layer.)
I tried frogs for closure, but as I slept in the cloak, they were a bit of a bother, so I used a bronze pin mounted on a bronze C-shaped piece-common in the Celtic community, but I forget at the moment what it’s called-to keep the cloak secured.
I wore the cloak as part of my daily wear, and it was impressive enough that people called me “Lord Michael.”
Sadly, the cloak fell into a tote with a variety of fabric-destroying chemicals, so I’m faced with having to create one anew. I live in Central Texas-today’s temperature is over 100°F-so I don’t feel rushed to do it lol
These are quite pricey. Although, I recently acquired a wool cloak from Stansborough in New Zealand. It's the same company that made the cloaks for the Lord of the Rings films. It's woven on an old world loom using wool from their own sheep and is all one piece with no seams aside from the hood. It is truly a masterpiece. I've always been enthralled by the patterns on the LOTR cloaks, and admittedly, thought it was cinema trickery, but nope! That pattern is actually the cloak itself. I'd love to see more cloaks made like that. It elevates it to a level rarely seen. At the time of acquisition, it was around $500usd.
I've moved from Florida to Germany and have been here for 13 years. I often think it would be easier to throw a hooded cloak over what I'm wearing than struggle into a heavy coat with thick sleeves. I'm thinking of lining something warm, maybe flannel, with a fleece blanket, and using that. If I can find an old wool blanket, even better for the reasons you mentioned. I would still line it to deal with German winters. I'm looking for practical warmth on cold days. (I have my dad's old marine blanket, but it weighs a lot!)
The sheer joy in your voice when you said "I have my phone taped to my ceiling" has earned you a sub even before I actually checked what you do on your channel :V
100% wisdom. You can customise your character as much as you want
"Ah, yes, fancy. Such luxury."
Thank you for the tutorial and the laugh X’D
You-Tube kept recommending this, and I'm glad I watched. A fine presentation, fair Hobbit maiden. Have a like and a comment to boost the algorythm.
yes, agreed. love the look of a good cloak. you look great in yours and not a difficult project. thanks for sharing
I’ve been wanting to make some cloaks for a long time. I am no longer intimidated by the project. Thank you for your video! ❤
Huzzah! I made a floor length, royal blue cloak when a was a young seamstress. That was around 1997. I made it differently, but your wasy is brilliant. It was made of a thick wooly blend fabric remnant, and lined with cotton flannel. It was warm enough to wear in Western New York winters, sometimes, as a pedestrian. I used it for probably 15 years. It may still be useful (if I find it), but I'm going to make yours with a sheet, for Halloween! Thanks for the idea! You rock! 💚 💚 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️😊
Phone taped to the ceiling!!?? That is pure dedication. I love it.
Thank you SO much this was the only good cloak video I could find that didn’t require $100 in supplies
I’ve been thinking of making my wife a nice warm winter cloak and this looks like something I could do. My only experience sewing was a class in middle school, mid 90’s. I’ve got a 3 day weekend from work, I think I’m gonna give it a shot.
OMG I am so glad I found your video! My son wants to make a wizard cloak with a woolen fabric but I have been reluctant to buy such expensive fabric! I hadn't even thought of a blanket. We will be hitting some thrift stores soon. Thanks so much!
I like the ideas for sure. I am looking to make a long tunic with or without arms or hood. My first project was years ago when I had to make a green magic robe, and I did it first time, and I dint even have internet then, and it was all hand sewn with a lined hood. The magic robe is no more and its time to make another magic robe/tunic things as its darn cold here and I am limited to what I can wear. Going to try fleece. Ty for sharing some inspiration.
cloaks can be really warm when made from the right material. 100% would recommend. you are also 100% correct, why should you care what others think? they don't know you and you them.
Very simple. Very nice. May your path lead around every trouble and your journey be under shade.
Thanks so much for this. This is clear and easily understandable, the cloak you made turned out beautiful, just as you are funny, encouraging and beautiful :) great editing, too. I'm totally going to be trying this for a hobbit themed larp con I'm attending this summer!
Thank you for the kind comment! I hope your cloak turns out well!
You madam are inspiring! When I'm done with my cloak I infact will be wearing it in public and to work
i have no clue what to comment but i want to cause i just started but the vibes of this videos are so cool and the background is amazing
Interesting and useful. I am not into fantasy and fairs but see a definite use for this type of garment. Very functional and practical. I believe much better than a poncho. It is a shame we got away from them. There is a new very expensive high tech cloak on the market designed for military and preppers. Meant to replace the poncho. My wife and I are too old to play the survival game but this would be ideal for preppers and survivalists.
I just made this for the renaissance faire! Great tutorial, I immediately drove to get fabric after watching. Thank you!
Cloak era incoming! I was always wearing a hoodie in this way! :D
I appreciate the quick sewing tutorial. I came to learn how to make a cloak, I left a better tailor. Thanks!
Took me like 2 minutes to hit subscribe (on the looking like a gremilin)..
I'm outside, its 13 degrees and im wrapped in a blanket.. yeah i think cloaks are neat, would be awesome to have this at night while camping.. so lets look for some ideas and here we are..
brilliant content, the music, ton, the closing comments... its perfection, thank you so much!
While using a wool blanket to make a cloak is very cool,
I think wearing the blanket itself in any of the scottish cloak fashions is fay superior in utility.
I watched a video on how the Scotts in the highlands would use a wool blanket for their cloak with pockets, a shelter, a way to gather water, a tent, and as camouflage all with the simple downside of being heavy and needing the skill to fold it right.
This was such a complete and thorough tutorial! It is very accessible but still makes for a beautiful garment. Thank you!!!
I think we should definitely bring cloaks back! Another place to look for a wool blanket is army surplus stores.
Why does this channel not have more views or subscribers? It's fantastic.
Thanks so much!!
Very well done video with easy steps and not a lot of fluff, thank you for that plus the creativity 🙂
Thank you for this really simple tutorial ! I want to sew a cloak for a cosplay and I had no idea what to do...Now everything is clear to me !
Definitely one of the better cloak tutorials I’ve seen. I’m totally going to try this. Good stuff
I still have, and wear, my 3/4 length blue crushed velvet cape that my mother made for me. I wore it in high school back in the mid seventies.
I'm going to make it for me and 4 other peoples for my proposal this summer. I'll let you know how it went ! And thank you for the wool blanket tip ! I would never have been able to afford that much fabric. Turns out a lot of people want to get rid of their grandma wool blanket ! I'm so happy to get to make it out of a nice material and getting to upcycle while doing so is just the cherry on top. Wish me good luck ! (if not for the work ahead at least for the fact that we'll be wearing them in august lmao)
Thank you for helping me fulfill my medieval monk dreams come true. Will def be subbing.
Hi! Thanks for showing me how to make a cloak! I needed it for a costume for my son so had to change the measurements a little but it works wonderfully and looks good! Love the simple design. 😊
I just followed this video and my cloak turned out wonderfully! I made mine from a smaller, thrifted blanket but it still looks so whimsical and flowy! I'll be wearing it all spooky season long! 🎃 Thank you for the lovely tutorial!!
I love your message at the end of the video.
I found a stack of four wool army blankets for $40 on Amazon. 60% wool. this will be great for rock hunting on Lake Superior on cool misty mornings. I might try embroidery on a couple. Thanks for this simple and practical idea.
this would be great for the renaissance festival!
Finding a round object that matches your neck measurement may be difficult.
I did this instead:
Use online calculator to find the Radius of your neck hole by typing in the Circumference.
After folding the cloak into the center corner, cut notches at the measurements provided and connect them with ya scissors.
Worked great for me after I got tired of rummaging through my kitchen.
Thank you for this! All I needed was a general pattern to attach a hood to my Ruana! This is exactly what I needed!
Thank you :D
I've lost and outgrew a "cloak" i had before, and it was very practical so I wore it all the time.