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This cloak is remarkably warm! I play a live-action role-play game called Amtgard; and I’ve worn these cloaks in below 0 degree winter nights for hours on end, and have been warm and toasty. Make one, and be the warmest person you know this winter. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to send me a post and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
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This is the pattern you will use for this cloak. Size will vary from person to person, but the shape will stay the same. Start with the suede.
This will be the outer material for the cloak.
This will be the outer material for the cloak.
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Below was my inspiration for making a cloak and stumbled upon your page when I was searching for the best type of faux fur to use. I LOVE embracing the extraordinary. Nearly everyone has a "winter coat" of some sort, however not many have a custom winter cloak :) Hopefully pages like yours will inspire more people to set out of their comfort zone and try something new!
I would also add that in addition to sewing the fur (using really small, strong stitches), I added a zigzag line of WashIt fabric glue since the fur is very heavy and I didn't want to risk it pulling stitches with wear. Make sure if you do use glue that it is safe to wash once dry and that it does not bleed out onto the outer suede fabric (it will stain and look awful). Also make sure whatever glue you use stays soft and flexible once dry to move naturally with the fabric.
Anyone can find the time if they really want to. That old cliche is absolutely true that where there is a will, there is a way!
As for the people who want measurements I am about 5'4” and I used a total of 4 yards of each. Although I am thinking of adding sleeves to the pattern so I initially used 3 yards. But as was stated it really is up to you how long you want it to be and then go from there.
Thanks again for being so awesome! I loved it!
Carefully trim the fur from your seam allowance by holding your shears at a flat angle to the fur. Get rid of as much fur as possible, right down to the backing.
"Pin" your pieces together using paper clips, clothespins, or bail clips. Stitch using a leather needle and long stitch on your machine. Don't backstitch as too many holes will perforate the leather causing a risk of tearing.
Sometimes the suede grips your throat plate. Slipping a strip of waxed paper between the suede and machine will help - sew right over it and tear it out later. From the right side, pull out any long fur that got stuck in the seam using a tapestry needle or crochet hook.
If you do a lot of sewing on fur, a pair of barber or grooming clippers makes very quick work of the fur-trimming step. The blade will dull quickly if you are trimming fake fur, just like any synthetic dulls shears.
Good luck!
should i use something else? now im worred about it coming out too plain
-Amy
Because I'll be making it for somebody else, and probably won't have access to them while I'm making it, eg try it on them for size, then trim before finishing touches etc...
It would be a massive help, but it's such a great design
Thank you for posting.
wow,so beautiful design
- Captain Anne Cash
Duchy of Caradoc Hold
Also, if you like the thick full look for the way it stands proud of the fabric, then you might want to consider couching a long piece of yarn around the design and then satin stitching over it. Couching basically just means sewing down a decorative line of yarn by zig-zagging over it with a long stitch.
Keep turning out work like this and you've got a bright A&S future ahead of you.
BR of NW
That statement is a little inaccurate. Not all appliqué uses a satin stitch (that is the proper name for the super close zig-zag.) In fact, you were doing appliqué when you first ran your stabilizing stitch to hold your decorative pieces pieces on in preparation for the satin stitch.
Also, you mentioned that you need to sew over the satin stitch something like 3 times to make it look nice. You probably need to play around with your machine's settings some more (or have it tuned up), since most machines SHOULD be able to do a clean, even satin stitch in one pass when properly set. There is also a specific satin stitch foot that has a wide channel for the stitching to pass under which prevents the foot from catching the threads and spreading them or causing the machine to hang. Most machines come with a satin stitch foot, or you could buy one separate if yours didn't for some reason. It's worth it if you do a lot of appliqué, as it will save you a surprising amount on thread (it's one of those costs you don't think about until you're not spending as much on it)
BlackRose
Kingdom of Neverwinter
Amptgardians really know their way around garb.
I'm going to mail a link to this to my mum - she'll LOVE it! :) She makes fantasy costumey clothes to wear as everyday stuff ;)