Hi Asia! They primarily differ in the cutting layout as the length can add a seam. We'll have a full length cloak pattern coming hopefully sometime next year using some of the more common features we've seen in the longer styles!
Hi Sophie! Silk ties can be very sturdy depending on the ribbon used. We wouldn't recommend a tissue taffeta, but satin is very stout, as is wool tape.
Hello, I made my short cloak a few weeks ago (the pattern and instructions were very clear, thank you!) and now I'm wishing I had extended the hip length pattern. I still have a bit more wool and could potentially piece the additional 5 inches or so. I just watched your piecing tutorial. Any tips or caveats for working with a curved garment? Thank you so much.
Hi Lonnie! In the 18th century they aren't covering it at all usually. It is just left raw. When you think about it, though, since you'd likely be wearing a handkerchief under this style of cloak it wouldn't be resting directly on your neck so a covering/lining for the raw edge isn't really needed from a practicality sake, and because it's made from broadcloth the raw edges don't ravel when cut.
Linen or silk could both be used for construction sewing on broadcloth, but when applying the silk bindings/facings, silk does seem to be what we have observed more usually.
Hi Janet. I'm not sure we can really say what was most "typical" as there isn't a great body of data to draw those types of conclusions. However, we have seen red and black facings/binding on extant garments and then in artwork and textual sources we see references to pinks and blues as well.
Hi Elizabeth! You might not have noticed but you tuned in to Part 2/2 of this short cloak sew along. If you'd like to see the pattern pieces you can see clear views of them (including an on screen diagram) in Part 1 of the series here: ruclips.net/video/czsqRnN1ENQ/видео.html
Thank you for your time making this video - it is appreciated!
I think I’m ready to start now!
Yay! It’s easy and you will love it!
I'm so excited about this cloak. I'm curious how the long cloaks are different
Hi Asia! They primarily differ in the cutting layout as the length can add a seam. We'll have a full length cloak pattern coming hopefully sometime next year using some of the more common features we've seen in the longer styles!
LOVE THIS, THANK YOU
I like this cloak very much. If I would like to make it kneelenght would the pattern differ? Less width to go around perhaps?
4:12 Pleating
6 mm from the edge, 3.5-4 cm long stitches
Looks beautiful. How sturdy are the ties.. it looks very delicate.
Hi Sophie! Silk ties can be very sturdy depending on the ribbon used. We wouldn't recommend a tissue taffeta, but satin is very stout, as is wool tape.
Hello, I made my short cloak a few weeks ago (the pattern and instructions were very clear, thank you!) and now I'm wishing I had extended the hip length pattern. I still have a bit more wool and could potentially piece the additional 5 inches or so. I just watched your piecing tutorial. Any tips or caveats for working with a curved garment? Thank you so much.
Since you are working in broadcloth you could actually just do a whipped butt seam which would keep it nice and flat.
How would you cover the raw neck edge if you aren't lining the hood?
Hi Lonnie! In the 18th century they aren't covering it at all usually. It is just left raw. When you think about it, though, since you'd likely be wearing a handkerchief under this style of cloak it wouldn't be resting directly on your neck so a covering/lining for the raw edge isn't really needed from a practicality sake, and because it's made from broadcloth the raw edges don't ravel when cut.
Thank you for the tutorial, I'm so excited to make this!
Was wool broadcloth only ever sewn with silk thread, or could linen thread also be used?
Linen or silk could both be used for construction sewing on broadcloth, but when applying the silk bindings/facings, silk does seem to be what we have observed more usually.
Are the hybrid patterns coming back in stock soon? I just found this video and I can't wait to try it.
Yes! We will have them back in stock in the next two weeks
What colors were typical facings? Red and black? Any other colors
Hi Janet. I'm not sure we can really say what was most "typical" as there isn't a great body of data to draw those types of conclusions. However, we have seen red and black facings/binding on extant garments and then in artwork and textual sources we see references to pinks and blues as well.
Will there be a livestream for this?
Not at this moment, but possibly in the future!
they seem like they are trying not to show the pattern pieces. the instructor does not smooth things out as you normally would. just saying.
Hi Elizabeth! You might not have noticed but you tuned in to Part 2/2 of this short cloak sew along. If you'd like to see the pattern pieces you can see clear views of them (including an on screen diagram) in Part 1 of the series here: ruclips.net/video/czsqRnN1ENQ/видео.html