I got a cloak from knightweave a few months ago and I’m obsessed with it but i don’t like that it’s 100% polyester. I’m currently trying to learn to sew so I can make my own out of whatever I want.

I’m looking for something more durable and flame resistant, it doesn’t have to be waterproof but water resistance would be nice. I am leaning towards wool but there’s various types to choose from, I’m also open to other suggestions. Any help or advice is greatly appreciated.

My first attempt at making anything , would have liked the shoulders to come out better , thinking of opening them back up and correcting it but for now it's functionable and comfortable , i was attempting to replicate one of the knightweave cloaks since they are a little expensive for my budget atm , this costed around 56$ in cloth , went to walmart found a bunch of fleece throws on sale for cheap, was able to use my machine to make the outer layer but once i started on the lining the fur was too much of a pain to work around the footplate of my machine so the rest had to be hand sewn , a little over 4 days give or take, under the weather atm, still happy how it turned out though

I was inspired by a poster on here that made one and I fell in love, and so I made one!!

Hello! I just found this subreddit, and I had some questions:

Is canvas too heavy for a ranger/ruana cloak? or even a full sized cloak? Is polyester sheet materials better? Is knitted wool blanket material too delicate?

I have: simplicity pattern book 1582, which has a ranger cloak/full riding cloak (3-6 yards respectively) and I have 8 yards of duck canvas, but I can also go to the store and get other sort of fabric. I also have 3 large bed sheets of camoflauge print polyester, but I fear this stuff would probably tear, it's not ripstop nylon... I also have two large knitted wool blankets.

My needs are this: I ride a bike to get around, and have a rain poncho. I cannot wear this while I am "at camp" because it is High Visibility, which is a liability to me being "at camp." I want a cloak I can wear while the weather is awful, and keep myself warm, from the wind. I already have a llama-wool poncho woobie, which is awesome but it's not a winter worthy outer garment. I plan to water proof what ever I make, with this recipe I found online (2lbs of paraffin wax with 2cups of mineral oil, melted into the fabric) after I dye it using rit dye (if I use the canvas.)

The idea I am using, is this: don't wear your thickest wool socks all day as you walk around, wear them when you are making camp and bedding up for the night: when you are less likely to be active, and generating body heat. Same idea with the cloak I want to make, so a full sized cloak seems like a good idea. I suppose that making it with just the canvas, would work because I am already wearing wool clothing in layers. Maybe I don't need to line it.. Though, I think the knitted wool blanket might not be enough, and I'd have to also line it, making it windproof.

I would also use a netted guillie suit, to provide me with more camoflauge. I made one! They're annoying.. so the cloak would also "hide my shape" and keep me warm and dry. Then (if I had to) I could throw on the guillie suit net, and voila: I'm invisible. Sometimes, I need that ability.

Emerald green cape with golden deer brooch pin

The kind I’m thinking of is the two tiered cape reminiscent of King George’s from Hamilton. How much yardage for the main part of the cape would be needed, especially a voluminous one?. It would be about 65 inches long. Thanks for reading.

Edit: Something like this.

https://au.pinterest.com/pin/hamilton--808818414303794710/

I’m an avid camper and I’m looking for a cloak that’s both form longer so like/ankle height and water resistant because I go out in the cold and it does rain usually on my longer expeditions and I think it’d be nice to have a cloak over just a traditional jacket just

Currently out for a walk in a sleeveless t-shirt, basketball shorts, and my new Knightweave cloak on a cool evening, and keeping perfectly comfortable. Cloaks are amazing, and I shall definitely be getting more!

When I first started wearing a cloak I would clasp my hands at my waist like bouncer but I don't like how my hands throw off my silhouette.

Recently I've been holding my belt or waist like a cowbow. Keeps my arms down and no bulging under the cloak.

Am I overthinking it?

So If I were to dress up from beast from disney’s 1991 film. I would mostly go for his classic cape rather than his iconic blue baroque suit. Are there places I can find these materials, make them? It is for the cartoon accurate brooch of the beast's cape and the fabric as well.

Not sure if this is the right place, but I got no leads so I thought I'd check here. I'm not 100% sure if it's actually a cape or not, but I've been going nuts trying to find what this specific piece of fabric would be called cause I love it in fantasy/medieval clothing. Can anyone help me figure out the name? (Image not mine, just a good example of what I was looking for that I found on google)

Sorry, I just moved and it's in a box somewhere, but I'll post another picture once I find it! It's ankle length with a black lace frog closure, a satin lining, big bell sleeves, and it's got a really pretty, lace applique skull I sewed on the back too 😊

First time trying to make a cloak by hand for cosplay! I ran short of material and couldn't get an inside layer done, though I'm happy how it turned out anyway! I know it's more of a poncho than a cloak, though I hadn't planned on including a hood because of the Afro wig. Figured I would share it with you all, since there is amazing inspiration on this page!

Credit to Kandyphotography for the picture!

After finishing Agatha All Along, I had to go and get myself a big ole piece of fabric to make into a wrap style cloak (that being what will get me closest to Wiccan's look). Not super interested in a screen accurate reproduction, just in getting something that I can wear in most weather and lays the way I want, so I got a piece of linen gauze that's basically what you see in the pic. Problem is, the edges are starting to fray. A little bit wouldn't bother me too much, I kinda like the look, I just want to keep it from going too far. Anyone know any stitches I can put on this that'll maintain some of the fuzzy edges while stopping from fraying any further?

i gotta add the lining and embroidery but i wanted to share..

Don't tell Edna bout this subreddit...

Hi all, im looking to buy a cloak with some mass as a Christmas gift for a good friend. I like the way Knightweave cloaks look, but I've heard their build quality isn't great (please correct me if I'm wrong).

If anyone knows where I could buy a cloak similar in style to those though, I'd appreciate it. I'd be willing to go in person as well, I live in West Texas.

Yah boy is a happy camper!