Hint for the cloak. Put quarter sized stones all along the bottom. Keeps the cloak from blowing up in windy conditions AND can help turn it into a flexible club if you need to fight off robbers.
Couple of sewing tips. Trim your seams. Open the seams flat out and press them then fold the seam back and press them again. Gives a much neater finish. On thicker areas where there are maybe four layers of fabric, trim each layer of fabric at a graduated angle so it lies flatter. On curved areas, clip into the seam but stop about 1/8th of an inch from the stitching. That way the curve will be smooth and not look like a series of jagged lines. It also lets the fabric "give" which is more comfortable when wearing. I've made several cloaks in the past, all lined, all with hoods.
@@catsmeow5566You're welcome. These tips can be applied to any item you are making. Can turn a garment from looking home-made to looking professional. I made my wedding outfit myself - a fully lined ankle length dress and fully lined jacket (I was in my late 40s when I remarried). I ironed every seam flat by gently stretching the seam as I passed the iron over it. The result was a professional looking outfit. I had gone to our local wedding shop but they had nothing in my size (I'm very short and slim), wanted to sell me a dress that would have been suited to a younger lady walking down the aisle (we got married in the Registry Office) and I would have looked like a fairy on a Christmas tree 🙄 The cost of that ran into hundreds of UK pounds. So, I went to our fabric shop, found the exact fabric I wanted, a satin type in an Oyster shade, bought the fabric, lining, pattern and all the notions and had change out of £30 ($38). Made the outfit within a week. Exactly what I wanted and it was a perfect fit. I'm a widow now but if I met someone (in my late 60s so doubtful) I'd have no hesitation in making an outfit again.
@@Pythonaria Wow! Making your own wedding outfit is impressive. Sorry to hear you're a widow but hope that you find love again and that you'll make a great wedding outfit!
@@catsmeow5566I have no intention of getting married again. I prefer curling up with my cats and a good book - less hassle 🤣 I am about to start making a pair of palazzo pants as I like floaty skirts/trousers for summer as when you walk they cool you down. I hope we get a good summer this year as last year, despite what the climate change brigade were saying, we had a lot of rain and temperatures were well below average except for a few days. I wore jeans and sweatshirts most days. I have a convertible car and was only able to take the roof down twice. On the plus side my Conference Pear Tree had a bumper crop which kept me busy in the kitchen making pear jam and other pear recipes.
@@Pythonaria ah. I have no intention of ever getting married. I also love curling up with my cats. Got 12 of them currently. Summer last year in my area was absolutely miserable. Waay too hot and my AC died. I don't do well with heat so I'm hoping it won't get that hot this year. Hoping temps will stay under 100. They got up to 110 last year with heat index over 120. Palazzo pants seem cool. I have a sand pear tree but it hasn't had fruit in almost a decade.
My personal time stamps for future reference Measuring the fabric- 1:00 (cape length) 4:20 (neckline) 4:27 (hood height) Designing the cloak- 1:20 (cloak layers) 1:50 (length to cut cape)
I stumbled across your channel chasing wooden pipe builds and ya know, I've been on a search for information made simple on cloak making for YEARS. All of them that i came across didn't explain things well or didn't explain it at all, You on the other hand are an excellent instructor. The way you showed how and explained why made everything so simple, I'm a visual learner and you taught me well. Thank you for a great video, you have a new subscriber.
Just remember, it may be wise to attach your knives directly to you body, lessening the possibility of your weapons getting lost in the moment as your cloak floats behind your shadowy movements.
This is such an epic cloak! And the throwing knife pouch inside is totally dope! Making one this summer! Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge!
I tried making a ruana cloak with a clasp and a viking hood because they seemed simple, but this is much more custom fit. I might have to try making one. Honestly so glad I found this channel.
I can't describe how awesome I think this video is. A cloak is something we wanted to make before Rennfest this year but didn't have time to get together and do it... My friends daughter went as an assassin... When she sees this, I'm going to be forced to make her that 3 knife sheath. At least that's the easy part! You give me so much work and i'm backed up as it is!
My sincerest apologies. Here's the plan. Just get her the materials and challenge HER to make it! Then you get a break and I get more watch time 😉. That's right... I made it about me like a real youtuber.
@@SkillTree HAHAHAHA. You're so selfish. I'll challenge her mother to make the cloak and she can make the sheath. She'd knock that out easy with little direction.
I finally found a nice hooded cloak tutorial, and this is exactly it. I’m making a Jedi Knight outfit, and this works perfectly for that. All I gotta do is use different fabrics. Thanks for the help!
The wet molded leather holster turned out very good. Using a foam lined Press, to help shape and mold the leather, gives a better definition and hold, to the leather. Their are many videos on youtube for working with leather and making kydex plastic holsters.
I actually used your video to make my own hooded cloak, and it is totally epic! (Although I had to recalculate the measurements from yards to meters first but hey nothing a little bit of math can’t fix ;)) Keep up the great work! I’ll definitely look up more of your videos to level up my crafting skills.
If you attach the knife holder to the lining prior to sewing the outer cloak to it, then the pocket attachment won’t show from the outside. Just be sure to place the holder on the side you face the lining towards the outer fabric before sewing (between the two layers), so that when you flip it inside out for the hidden seams, the holder will now be on the out side
Excellent cloak! But since the bottom part of the cloak was still open at the point where the hood got stitched on, wouldn't it have been faster to just turn it inside-out again to stitch the clock-hood linings together with the sewing machine, instead of doing it entirely by hand?
When you go to sew the bottom of the cloak to close it, you can do most of it on the sewing maching inside out, leave enough space to turn the cloqk right side out, and continue to close the rest of it with the blind stitch, instead of doing it all by hand. Because I have seen you follow the primal rule of sewing (90% of your work should be done at the ironing board), that last step to close up the cloak will leave you with a pristine edge to your seams. Also, if youre not using a serger, iron your seams open so they lay flat. I remember making my first lined cloak with my mom when I was 12, and I still use it (I'm not very tall 😅). You're certainly making the project look a lot easier for the beginning sewer than what I remember (my mom is a darter and pleater 😂😂).
That deflect and basically riposte at 14:17... super nice. Smooth execution. (yeah yeah, of course in a real fight... but in a fantasy fight, knives are a valid option against longer ranged weapons.)
You know what would be really cool? A rebar reinforced wooden wizard's staff with a tazer on the end! Because you wouldn't deprive an old man from his walking stick, would you?
It's true! I need to make a bunch of outfits to go along with the other stuff I have made 🤣. Now that I know how to use the sewing machine I can do it! Thank you for watching!
@@SkillTree for patterns, there's always the historical route, I could snag some of the sites I've found during my own research into making period correct garments.
Hints for working with leather. You shouldn't use hot water on leather. You also shouldn't put it in the oven. You're drying out the leather. Just wet it with room temp water. Shape with a bone folder or put in a mold. Also you should have a welt. That will keep the knives from cutting the stitching.
Oven hardening is perfectly fine - it's a well known technique for hardening and you can oil/finish/condition the leather after. Agree that hot water is not necessary
If you want the leather to be basically weather proof, soak the hardened leather in melted wax. Source: ice been making molded sheaths and holsters for 20 years. Plus... research making leather armor.
Thank you for this! I'm trying to do an OC Jedi costume but I'm going with the surcoat style with attached hood and wanted to see how to do the hood. I think I might want a detachable cape that folds behind the shoulders rather than hanging in front, but I'll have to play around with some discount curtains I got and see how that looks. The ladder stitch is very useful-- especially since I haven't used a sewing machine since 1991 and I do all my sewing by hand. If you are worried about the pins moving, you can also do a basting stitch beforehand to hold things together. Your toggle clasp is very cool. I think I want to go with lighter/thinner fabric to get the hood to drape a bit more. Would an air fryer work instead of an oven? I have a toaster oven-looking air fryer and do not have a working regular oven. I think I'd want to carry my medieval style flatware set- 2 pronged fork, a spoon, a knife, & a food pick all with twisted metal handles inside a leather roll.
Thank you for this tutorial, you explain the steps very well. I got a lot of inspiration from this video. Also thank you for showing that sewing is not only for women :D
safety tip: fleece is not safe around fires, like campfires or torches. When it burns it melts, making it a glowing-hot sticky substance that will spread over your body if you stop drop and roll.
Awesome cloak, think I might have to actually make this one. Thinking the outter layer could have the silicone/mineral oil treatment to make it waterproof as well and that would be the only thing I would modify.
My sis taught me how to sew by making a quilt when we were recovering from surgeries at the same time. One thing useful is, as a general rule unless otherwise stated, in quilt making the seam allowance is 1/4 inch. In garment construction the seam allowance is 5/8 inch.
You could even stiffen the leather more by adding a water based glue like elmers to the water… i saw that technique used in a leather mask video on YT a while back
Awesome skill bro. That gives me some great ideas to modify that to not only a Jedi robe, but maybe one out of thin leather to be like a Critters-esq Bounty Hunter. Keep up the good work. Now if you can find the details to make the extending barrel cannon the bounty hunters used...now that's a video I would love to see.
What if you added eye holes to the top/back of the hood that lined up with your eyes when you pull it all the way down? Then it'd be a mask too. You can put fabric over the holes that's thin enough to see through
This is so perfect thanks, im finishing up a costume and the only thing I really had no instruction for was the hood - the fabric is kinda expensive so I was scared to mess it up lol. But this worked out perfect. Ima be a dope plague doctor at the renfaire thanks!
A wool crepe would have more flow to it. Your fabric looks a little stiff. Or I guess just run it through the wash with fabric softener would work too. Still pretty cool👍
LOVE THE CLOAK.. VERY NICE JOB... AGAIN.. ANOTHER PROJECT... A WHILE BACK MADE A FEW CLOAKS WITH KING FLAT SHEETS AND COSTUMES, SO HOPE AGAIN DO NOT MIND.. USE YOUR IDEAS.. THEY ARE GREAT AND I HAVE SEWM MANY OF THINGS.. BUT NEVER USED PINS NOW I SEE WHY MUCH EASIER .. OK... ONCE MADE WHOLE COSTUMES ALL SEWN BY HAND.. SINCE NO MACHINE NOW.. COSTUMES FOR OTHERS AND THANKS TO YOU ANOTHER IDEA... THANK YOU FOR THIS... A+!
Is it necessary to use an inside material? Or can I use only one material for the whole cloak? I really want to make a rough looking dark green cloak and would love your advise! This is no joke the best tutorial I’ve seen on making cloaks. Can’t believe how underrated you are!
Hi, Felix! Sorry for the delay! You can do whatever you like😁. I just added the inner lining so the lacing that holds my knives in place wouldn't show through the outter layer. Good luck!
Loved this tutorial!!!!!!! I made my prototype today for my Halloween costume and it turned out fantastic. I'm going to make SO MANY!!! thanks so much 🥰
Not me searching youtube for how to make a cloak because it'd both cheaper to make your own, and I get to have my cloak dream. I want to be a mythical demon in the woods, and i need the right cloak. Thank you for giving me outlines
Can you make this without a lining and hem it at the bottom and sides? I'm about to make one today as a Christmas gift but my fabric is fleeced and thick so I wander if it will still look ok without a lining!
@@SkillTree thank you! In the end I went without lining and it still looks pretty awesome. I have another to make this weekend too so I will line that one. (Capes really make awesome gifts!)
@@SkillTree honestly I'm the same - I would LOVE a sweet cape for Christmas, I'm hoping to have enough fabric left over after the weekend to make one for myself! I don't understand why more people don't wear them. They are frickin amazing! Forget about coats. Just forget about them.
@@darthsandius3338 honestly! I don't know why they fell out of fashion. Infinitely useful and far better than coats. You can keep your whole body warm, INCLUDING YOUR HANDS, with a good cloak. Just makes more sense
Ok so i'm new to this diy crafting is there a way to waterproof this? Also sorry if this was asked already i may have missed it when reading the comments.
really late to the video but I do have one nitpick/suggestion. if you plan to add something like the knife sheath maybe punch and grommet the lining and not the outer layer. in practically it won't do much but if you are wanting to play the assassin then someone is going to be that passive perception of 30 and a grommet is a tell for the knives also this also creates a weather passthrough. Petty, i know but just looking at the design and thinking I would do this differently.
Please make a 4 sided cloak, open bottom to get to the 2 inward sides (reversible) the two outward sides also reversible. One side is burlap/ghillie for ultimate stealth, opposite that 100% wool for up to 80% retention of insulative value even when soaking wet, now flip it inside out by opening the bottom, reaching in and pulling outwards like grabbing the bottom of a bag and pulling it inside out. Now we have two more sides (4 layers) to play with....let's talk winter camo :) so since the first two sides take care of spring through fall camouflage as well as warmth the first of the inward (now outward) facing sides should be winterized camouflage. I'm thinking white with tree branch pattern with loose weave for adding winter foliage in much the same way the burlap/ghillie would on the other camo side (white burlap rather than tan?) And for the final side I'm thinking sailcloth not necessarily oxford cloth/canvas as we already have 3 other layers and at least the wool will have some good heft to it. I'm thinking lightweight cotton sheet type material but treated with naptha and silicone mix to completely waterproof it. This makes it a rain shelter(because with the waterproof side up you can use it as a tarp shelter), 4season sleeping bag (either wool face down to gaurd against heat loss into the ground while waterproofing is face up to protect from rain, or waterproofing face down to protect from ground wetness with wool face up in damp but not rainy conditions), mattress (as you can stuff the *bag* with pine needles, leaves, etc. To make a comfortable mat), 4 season ghillie suit (for green seasons, dry seasons, and winter). If you make it large enough it can be worn as a great kilt or great cloak and be an all in one survival shelter/hiding spot
Hint for the cloak. Put quarter sized stones all along the bottom. Keeps the cloak from blowing up in windy conditions AND can help turn it into a flexible club if you need to fight off robbers.
Or...
You could put washers or nuts in the hem; the holes in the middles allow you to stitch them into place.
@@willmfrank or...
You could just use heavy rivets because the washers would snap off due to the weight and force being used against the thread
@@kittysoftpaws3677 leather thread ? gutted paracord?
You realize the flow nature of a cloak in weather is one of the few things that makes it cool ? Cause doing that makes it less cool
@@dragonthibodeau419 it would still flow but the weight makes it not completely blow away
I LOVE how excited he gets with his nerdy builds. Plus I love this cloak.
Lol. I DO tend to nerd out. But... can you blame me? I LOVE my cloak too 🤣
@@SkillTree Don't blame you at all brother! keep it up. Just make me love the videos more!
Couple of sewing tips. Trim your seams. Open the seams flat out and press them then fold the seam back and press them again. Gives a much neater finish. On thicker areas where there are maybe four layers of fabric, trim each layer of fabric at a graduated angle so it lies flatter. On curved areas, clip into the seam but stop about 1/8th of an inch from the stitching. That way the curve will be smooth and not look like a series of jagged lines. It also lets the fabric "give" which is more comfortable when wearing. I've made several cloaks in the past, all lined, all with hoods.
I know this comment is 2yrs old, but the tips are very helpful. Thank you very much!
@@catsmeow5566You're welcome. These tips can be applied to any item you are making. Can turn a garment from looking home-made to looking professional. I made my wedding outfit myself - a fully lined ankle length dress and fully lined jacket (I was in my late 40s when I remarried). I ironed every seam flat by gently stretching the seam as I passed the iron over it. The result was a professional looking outfit.
I had gone to our local wedding shop but they had nothing in my size (I'm very short and slim), wanted to sell me a dress that would have been suited to a younger lady walking down the aisle (we got married in the Registry Office) and I would have looked like a fairy on a Christmas tree 🙄
The cost of that ran into hundreds of UK pounds. So, I went to our fabric shop, found the exact fabric I wanted, a satin type in an Oyster shade, bought the fabric, lining, pattern and all the notions and had change out of £30 ($38). Made the outfit within a week. Exactly what I wanted and it was a perfect fit. I'm a widow now but if I met someone (in my late 60s so doubtful) I'd have no hesitation in making an outfit again.
@@Pythonaria Wow! Making your own wedding outfit is impressive. Sorry to hear you're a widow but hope that you find love again and that you'll make a great wedding outfit!
@@catsmeow5566I have no intention of getting married again. I prefer curling up with my cats and a good book - less hassle 🤣 I am about to start making a pair of palazzo pants as I like floaty skirts/trousers for summer as when you walk they cool you down. I hope we get a good summer this year as last year, despite what the climate change brigade were saying, we had a lot of rain and temperatures were well below average except for a few days. I wore jeans and sweatshirts most days. I have a convertible car and was only able to take the roof down twice. On the plus side my Conference Pear Tree had a bumper crop which kept me busy in the kitchen making pear jam and other pear recipes.
@@Pythonaria ah. I have no intention of ever getting married. I also love curling up with my cats. Got 12 of them currently. Summer last year in my area was absolutely miserable. Waay too hot and my AC died. I don't do well with heat so I'm hoping it won't get that hot this year. Hoping temps will stay under 100. They got up to 110 last year with heat index over 120. Palazzo pants seem cool. I have a sand pear tree but it hasn't had fruit in almost a decade.
Going back and watching your older videos it's so nice to see you less over the top and animated and more like a fellow traveler explaining things.
My personal time stamps for future reference
Measuring the fabric-
1:00 (cape length)
4:20 (neckline)
4:27 (hood height)
Designing the cloak-
1:20 (cloak layers)
1:50 (length to cut cape)
this comment needs to be higher
I stumbled across your channel chasing wooden pipe builds and ya know, I've been on a search for information made simple on cloak making for YEARS. All of them that i came across didn't explain things well or didn't explain it at all, You on the other hand are an excellent instructor. The way you showed how and explained why made everything so simple, I'm a visual learner and you taught me well. Thank you for a great video, you have a new subscriber.
Just remember, it may be wise to attach your knives directly to you body, lessening the possibility of your weapons getting lost in the moment as your cloak floats behind your shadowy movements.
This is such an epic cloak! And the throwing knife pouch inside is totally dope! Making one this summer! Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge!
Thanks for the love! I hope you share with us how it comes out!
That’s a sick cloak. I’ve been considering making some mantles from leather. Thanks for the video!
Thank YOU for watching! Glad you enjoyed!
Kkk hoods
totally sick. I've been needing a cloak for photo shoots, and this def. beats paying several hundred bucks to buy a cloak. Much more satisfying.
Hope it comes out well for you! I LOVE this thing😁
commenting and liking all vid in this playlist to try and get this channel to show up in my feed more often
I love the removable holster idea, I'll definitely be putting in grommets for removable snack/trinket/knife pouches!
Keep nerding out over the cloak. You earned it. It is quite cool.
I STILL nerd over it. I love that thing 😁. Thanks for watching!
Excellent video. Fun fact. The throwing knives are felonies in California, so think about that if you are traveling to an event here.
I tried making a ruana cloak with a clasp and a viking hood because they seemed simple, but this is much more custom fit. I might have to try making one. Honestly so glad I found this channel.
Thanks!
I can't describe how awesome I think this video is. A cloak is something we wanted to make before Rennfest this year but didn't have time to get together and do it... My friends daughter went as an assassin... When she sees this, I'm going to be forced to make her that 3 knife sheath. At least that's the easy part! You give me so much work and i'm backed up as it is!
My sincerest apologies. Here's the plan. Just get her the materials and challenge HER to make it! Then you get a break and I get more watch time 😉. That's right... I made it about me like a real youtuber.
@@SkillTree HAHAHAHA. You're so selfish. I'll challenge her mother to make the cloak and she can make the sheath. She'd knock that out easy with little direction.
I love how much fun you have making these things
I finally found a nice hooded cloak tutorial, and this is exactly it. I’m making a Jedi Knight outfit, and this works perfectly for that. All I gotta do is use different fabrics. Thanks for the help!
The wet molded leather holster turned out very good. Using a foam lined Press, to help shape and mold the leather, gives a better definition and hold, to the leather. Their are many videos on youtube for working with leather and making kydex plastic holsters.
I can't wait to see your armor complete also you should make wizard robes with pockets for days got to hold any spell components you may need
I was originally going to add pockets to this one too, but the video would have been way too long. I am afraid it is already too long 😅
@@SkillTree I don't mind long videos but I understand what you mean maybe a leather over the shoulder bag
Pocketa for days?
I actually used your video to make my own hooded cloak, and it is totally epic!
(Although I had to recalculate the measurements from yards to meters first but hey nothing a little bit of math can’t fix ;))
Keep up the great work! I’ll definitely look up more of your videos to level up my crafting skills.
I am glad you found it useful! Wish I could see the finished product! Thanks for watching 😁
Math can't fix bad mental health... Or my algebra grade lol
If you attach the knife holder to the lining prior to sewing the outer cloak to it, then the pocket attachment won’t show from the outside. Just be sure to place the holder on the side you face the lining towards the outer fabric before sewing (between the two layers), so that when you flip it inside out for the hidden seams, the holder will now be on the out side
Excellent cloak!
But since the bottom part of the cloak was still open at the point where the hood got stitched on, wouldn't it have been faster to just turn it inside-out again to stitch the clock-hood linings together with the sewing machine, instead of doing it entirely by hand?
yes
woo, not to get side tracked, your sweater is amazing, may I know what it is?
This is perfect! I need cloaks for my secret sorority story. It’s epic. Book coming soon
When you go to sew the bottom of the cloak to close it, you can do most of it on the sewing maching inside out, leave enough space to turn the cloqk right side out, and continue to close the rest of it with the blind stitch, instead of doing it all by hand. Because I have seen you follow the primal rule of sewing (90% of your work should be done at the ironing board), that last step to close up the cloak will leave you with a pristine edge to your seams. Also, if youre not using a serger, iron your seams open so they lay flat. I remember making my first lined cloak with my mom when I was 12, and I still use it (I'm not very tall 😅). You're certainly making the project look a lot easier for the beginning sewer than what I remember (my mom is a darter and pleater 😂😂).
This would be awesome with a holder for both a collapsible bow and two batons (along with the knives).
That deflect and basically riposte at 14:17... super nice. Smooth execution. (yeah yeah, of course in a real fight... but in a fantasy fight, knives are a valid option against longer ranged weapons.)
You know what would be really cool? A rebar reinforced wooden wizard's staff with a tazer on the end! Because you wouldn't deprive an old man from his walking stick, would you?
Ohhhhh. I'm doing that.
Thoroughly enjoying your video's. It is obvious you have a great time making them and you do a really good job detailing and explaining your process.
Thank you so much! It really is a lot of fun to share this stuff. Thanks for watching!
when you forge weapons you should put runes on them
Good idea!
Greek, Norse or Egypt?
If you do it perfectly they should glow red for an eternity
@@batuhanylmaz3661 hobo code
@@batuhanylmaz3661
*Definitely Norse*
Or viking.
Vegvisir looks great.
Also Sventhorn
And Yeah.
Now you need an outfit to go along with the cloak, something in silk and linen perhaps.
It's true! I need to make a bunch of outfits to go along with the other stuff I have made 🤣. Now that I know how to use the sewing machine I can do it! Thank you for watching!
@@SkillTree silk baron has some great shades of silk, and mood fabrics carries linen at reasonable prices if you need places for fabrics.
@@elwindil8566 thanks for the tip! I will give them a look and try to find some patterns.😁👍
@@SkillTree for patterns, there's always the historical route, I could snag some of the sites I've found during my own research into making period correct garments.
@Darragh Walsh totally happening! At this rate, I will be the bell of the ball at next year's renaissance festival.
This is my new favorite channel.
Hints for working with leather. You shouldn't use hot water on leather. You also shouldn't put it in the oven. You're drying out the leather. Just wet it with room temp water. Shape with a bone folder or put in a mold. Also you should have a welt. That will keep the knives from cutting the stitching.
Oven hardening is perfectly fine - it's a well known technique for hardening and you can oil/finish/condition the leather after. Agree that hot water is not necessary
Hot water just makes it a little easier to work the leather. Oven hardening locks the molded shape.
If you want the leather to be basically weather proof, soak the hardened leather in melted wax. Source: ice been making molded sheaths and holsters for 20 years. Plus... research making leather armor.
10:52 given he puts his hand directly in the water we can assume it’s not that hot, probably just meant not cold
Aight this is amazing - I gotta learn how to get started doing stuff like this!
Dude, you deserve way more views and subs. Just found your channel, very radical.
Thank you for this! I'm trying to do an OC Jedi costume but I'm going with the surcoat style with attached hood and wanted to see how to do the hood. I think I might want a detachable cape that folds behind the shoulders rather than hanging in front, but I'll have to play around with some discount curtains I got and see how that looks. The ladder stitch is very useful-- especially since I haven't used a sewing machine since 1991 and I do all my sewing by hand. If you are worried about the pins moving, you can also do a basting stitch beforehand to hold things together. Your toggle clasp is very cool. I think I want to go with lighter/thinner fabric to get the hood to drape a bit more.
Would an air fryer work instead of an oven? I have a toaster oven-looking air fryer and do not have a working regular oven.
I think I'd want to carry my medieval style flatware set- 2 pronged fork, a spoon, a knife, & a food pick all with twisted metal handles inside a leather roll.
Thank you for this tutorial, you explain the steps very well. I got a lot of inspiration from this video. Also thank you for showing that sewing is not only for women :D
safety tip: fleece is not safe around fires, like campfires or torches. When it burns it melts, making it a glowing-hot sticky substance that will spread over your body if you stop drop and roll.
That is only the sythetic stuff.
Actual fleeced wool doesn't do that.
Wool is naturally fire retarded.
You're awesome dude. You inspired me to turn my wool military blanket into a ruana cloak for multi use in my survival pack.
Finally I found a model of cloak and hood for my customs action figures.
I hope you share how it comes out!
Well that was just cool as hell.
Awesome cloak, think I might have to actually make this one. Thinking the outter layer could have the silicone/mineral oil treatment to make it waterproof as well and that would be the only thing I would modify.
i like this sweater, what is it?, where can i get one ?
My sis taught me how to sew by making a quilt when we were recovering from surgeries at the same time. One thing useful is, as a general rule unless otherwise stated, in quilt making the seam allowance is 1/4 inch. In garment construction the seam allowance is 5/8 inch.
This is the perfect explanation of how I want to design my hood for the cloak. Thanks so much!
I learn more with you in this video than I did In fashion school!!!😮😮😮😮
thats awesome cloak and knife sheath
You could even stiffen the leather more by adding a water based glue like elmers to the water… i saw that technique used in a leather mask video on YT a while back
Awesome skill bro. That gives me some great ideas to modify that to not only a Jedi robe, but maybe one out of thin leather to be like a Critters-esq Bounty Hunter. Keep up the good work. Now if you can find the details to make the extending barrel cannon the bounty hunters used...now that's a video I would love to see.
Glad you liked! I am unfamiliar with the critters bounty hunter. I will give it a look and see about planning! 😁 Thanks for watching.
resin cast replicas of the knives might be a good idea for cons... or foam ones
What if you added eye holes to the top/back of the hood that lined up with your eyes when you pull it all the way down? Then it'd be a mask too.
You can put fabric over the holes that's thin enough to see through
I kind of want to do this out of leather. Cheers, mate.
That’s really freaking cool. Only problem is it needs more knives : )
NEVER ENOUGH KNIVES
Damn look at that like to dislike ratio good work my man
Thanks! Hope you enjoyed the vid too!
@@SkillTree HELL YEAH I DID!!!
So glad i discovered this channel! Now i can achieve my true nerd potential!!!! Subbed
This is so perfect thanks, im finishing up a costume and the only thing I really had no instruction for was the hood - the fabric is kinda expensive so I was scared to mess it up lol. But this worked out perfect. Ima be a dope plague doctor at the renfaire thanks!
What about some quick attach leather vambraces with an inner piece of metal for added protection?
Love the video you should make a leather belt pouch
Good idea! I would love to make one. I may just bump that high on the list.
@@SkillTree plus it can be used to hold tools while you work
A wool crepe would have more flow to it. Your fabric looks a little stiff. Or I guess just run it through the wash with fabric softener would work too. Still pretty cool👍
LOVE THE CLOAK.. VERY NICE JOB... AGAIN.. ANOTHER PROJECT... A WHILE BACK MADE A FEW CLOAKS WITH KING FLAT SHEETS AND COSTUMES, SO HOPE AGAIN DO NOT MIND.. USE YOUR IDEAS.. THEY ARE GREAT AND I HAVE SEWM MANY OF THINGS.. BUT NEVER USED PINS NOW I SEE WHY MUCH EASIER .. OK... ONCE MADE WHOLE COSTUMES ALL SEWN BY HAND.. SINCE NO MACHINE NOW.. COSTUMES FOR OTHERS AND THANKS TO YOU ANOTHER IDEA... THANK YOU FOR THIS... A+!
This is an amazing build 👏
But i personally think you ought to balance things out 😏 with three more knives on the other side
This is the Dragon prince’s Rayla cloak but with throwable knives. Noice
Having some knives hidden in the cloak, that's quite a clever idea that could make a difference in a LARP... I should modify my own cloak like that 😏
That will be a nice surprise. Just when they think they have you, BAM! throwing knife to the chest 😆. Let me know how it turns out!
@@SkillTree I first need to add a lining to my rudimental canvas cloak and, given my tailoring skills, that's going to take some time... 🤣
Kilroy was here (here’s an idea how about you put those knives in a resin mold and then use the mold in order to make rubber knives?)
Use a smooth piece of plastic or antler to form the leather after wetting.
Is it necessary to use an inside material? Or can I use only one material for the whole cloak? I really want to make a rough looking dark green cloak and would love your advise! This is no joke the best tutorial I’ve seen on making cloaks. Can’t believe how underrated you are!
Hi, Felix! Sorry for the delay! You can do whatever you like😁. I just added the inner lining so the lacing that holds my knives in place wouldn't show through the outter layer. Good luck!
@@SkillTree hey thanks for the response! I appreciate it :)
Cant wait to make this then wear it to scho the next day😊
The sewing machines I have used never had any lines, but for some reason I’m an expert at sewing it straight
Loved this tutorial!!!!!!! I made my prototype today for my Halloween costume and it turned out fantastic. I'm going to make SO MANY!!! thanks so much 🥰
So glad this worked out for you! I am wearing mine out today too!
Can't like this ENOUGH!!!!
Not me searching youtube for how to make a cloak because it'd both cheaper to make your own, and I get to have my cloak dream.
I want to be a mythical demon in the woods, and i need the right cloak. Thank you for giving me outlines
This is soo cool! I’m going to try to make it soon (:
Let me know how it comes out!😁
I just finished it and it’s soo cool!
@@the_real_human_person7097 oh man! I wish I could see it!😁
does any one no of a stich like the ladder but more durable
I may have missed it but was there a specific reason to leave the bottom seam open instead of stitching it shut?
That's AWESOME good idea for my throwing knives 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Glad you liked it. I have a lot of fun making them appear with a flourish and then vanish again 🤣
Can you make this without a lining and hem it at the bottom and sides? I'm about to make one today as a Christmas gift but my fabric is fleeced and thick so I wander if it will still look ok without a lining!
It will be fine. Totally a style choice. The only downside will be that you will see the seem without the lining.
@@SkillTree thank you! In the end I went without lining and it still looks pretty awesome. I have another to make this weekend too so I will line that one. (Capes really make awesome gifts!)
@@darthsandius3338 they do! And you are awesome for knowing that. I have yet to receive a nice cloak and it saddens me 🤣
@@SkillTree honestly I'm the same - I would LOVE a sweet cape for Christmas, I'm hoping to have enough fabric left over after the weekend to make one for myself! I don't understand why more people don't wear them. They are frickin amazing! Forget about coats. Just forget about them.
@@darthsandius3338 honestly! I don't know why they fell out of fashion. Infinitely useful and far better than coats. You can keep your whole body warm, INCLUDING YOUR HANDS, with a good cloak. Just makes more sense
So the lines on the sewing machine make the seams,
Seamless
🤣🤣🤣 oh. I DO LOVE A GOOD PUN!
Ok so i'm new to this diy crafting is there a way to waterproof this? Also sorry if this was asked already i may have missed it when reading the comments.
amazing job, now you might want to hem the bottom of the cloak for a longer fabric life ;)
dice bag with or without false bottom
I am intrigued! Is the false bottom for hiding things?
@@SkillTree for if your a dm and need to hide items for the campaign or trinket that come in to play. maybe a puzzle for the player
This is so sick
Glad you like it! Thanks for watching!😁
Can you explain the poncho that Cable from Deadpool 2 uses?
Glaive, naginata, guandao, 4 the list 😉
Yes sir! I either need to wait until warmer climate or build a propane forge I can use in my garage. But I Shall make it😁
Ok. My promise II and I are going to make this. tnx
How water proof is it? Would wax coating work?
Sweet dude! Now you just need the wrist crossbow to go with it!
Gonna go jumping off of roof tops into hay. I'll never be caught!
@@SkillTree Do you have Eagle Vision??
@@poniel2123 is THAT why you're outlined in red?🤔
Nice. I wanna make one for my husband.
Thank you.
I just love that guy 😁👍
How did you get the hood to line up so well with the cloak itself? Like my hood doesn't go all the way to the end of the cloak neckline
Make the neckline first, then measure it. I had to do the same thing for a viking hood I made.
that's so freaking cool man! hells yeah
Glad you liked it! Thank you for watching and for your support 😁
always brotha
I cant find your Kershaw throwing knives online anywhere. Are they discontinued?(They have throwers but they are not the ones you have)
Question: Why are cloak hoods so big????? Wouldn't that just blow off?
Just the style I like. You can make them smaller if you like.
Awesome! Then you!
really late to the video but I do have one nitpick/suggestion. if you plan to add something like the knife sheath maybe punch and grommet the lining and not the outer layer. in practically it won't do much but if you are wanting to play the assassin then someone is going to be that passive perception of 30 and a grommet is a tell for the knives also this also creates a weather passthrough. Petty, i know but just looking at the design and thinking I would do this differently.
Please make a 4 sided cloak, open bottom to get to the 2 inward sides (reversible) the two outward sides also reversible. One side is burlap/ghillie for ultimate stealth, opposite that 100% wool for up to 80% retention of insulative value even when soaking wet, now flip it inside out by opening the bottom, reaching in and pulling outwards like grabbing the bottom of a bag and pulling it inside out. Now we have two more sides (4 layers) to play with....let's talk winter camo :) so since the first two sides take care of spring through fall camouflage as well as warmth the first of the inward (now outward) facing sides should be winterized camouflage. I'm thinking white with tree branch pattern with loose weave for adding winter foliage in much the same way the burlap/ghillie would on the other camo side (white burlap rather than tan?) And for the final side I'm thinking sailcloth not necessarily oxford cloth/canvas as we already have 3 other layers and at least the wool will have some good heft to it. I'm thinking lightweight cotton sheet type material but treated with naptha and silicone mix to completely waterproof it. This makes it a rain shelter(because with the waterproof side up you can use it as a tarp shelter), 4season sleeping bag (either wool face down to gaurd against heat loss into the ground while waterproofing is face up to protect from rain, or waterproofing face down to protect from ground wetness with wool face up in damp but not rainy conditions), mattress (as you can stuff the *bag* with pine needles, leaves, etc. To make a comfortable mat), 4 season ghillie suit (for green seasons, dry seasons, and winter). If you make it large enough it can be worn as a great kilt or great cloak and be an all in one survival shelter/hiding spot
This is a very helpful video
You should make a crossbow
That is looking excellent! 👍 👍
Thanks!