#cloaksforall step 0

[badassindistress]

Cloaks for all! A cloak sewalong for beginners

Step 0: gathering supplies

We're starting this cloak in January, but let's give ourselves the time to gather supplies.

What you are definitely going to need:

Fabric

Thread

Needles

Fabric scissors

Sewing pins

A measuring tape

Some type of closure to close the cape

Tailor's chalk or some other way to mark the fabric

A sewing machine (optional if you have more time and handsewing experience)

Bias type in a colour matching your fabric for binding (not necessary if you intend to finish your cloak in a different way)

 What will make this project a lot easier:

An iron and ironing board  - everything will look much neater

If you’re used to inches, keep a converter handy because my brain is used to centimeters

How much fabric do I need?

A lot. 3 meters (of 1.50m width fabric) for a half circle cloak, double that for a full circle cloak. If you're shorter or you want a shorter cape, it'll be less.

Necessary measurements:

Lenght of cloack = from neck across shoulder and arm down to where you want the cloak to end

Neck circumference = measuring tape goes around the neck

What kind of fabric?

Something that feels nice on your skin and isn't very light or terribly heavy. Wools are great for historical looks, velveteen is great for fantasy, silk is great if you have money to burn, etc. For your own sanity, pick something that doesn't fray too much.

[badassindistress]

Cloaksforall Sewalong step 7 - Flourish and/or Frolic

We've made cloaks! Now's the time to enjoy them! Make them billow!

And with that, the Cloaksforall Sewalong is at an end.

Except, of course, for anyone who still wants to follow along later.

~✨Go make yourself a cloak!✨~

Instructions:

Step 0: Gathering Supplies

Step 1: Cutting/The Pattern

Step 2: Sewing (down the opening seams)

Step 3: Sewing the hood

Step 4: Attaching the hood

Step 5: Binding the Cloak

Step 6: Closures

Enjoy the Billowing Lifestyle!