There are a number of simple patterns for cloaks for fancy-dres costume that actually work very well. Simplicity has one, I know, and there are LOADS on another pattern site whose name escapes me right now.
I'll look them up when I get home and post here. Cloaks are easy to make, but require a lot of fabric (5-6 yards usually for a normal adult). You can make them out of almost any fabric, depending on what funtion you want the cloak for. Warm ones - use wool, it's got some natural waterproofing, but if you want more then use a modern waterproofer as well.
Sources for wool fabric at not-too-expensive prices: Anne Laverick sells good wool from £6 - £8 per metre. I''l post more when I have the details.
(Yes, I'm another re-enacting / role-playing freak...)
I'll look them up when I get home and post here. Cloaks are easy to make, but require a lot of fabric (5-6 yards usually for a normal adult). You can make them out of almost any fabric, depending on what funtion you want the cloak for. Warm ones - use wool, it's got some natural waterproofing, but if you want more then use a modern waterproofer as well.
Sources for wool fabric at not-too-expensive prices: Anne Laverick sells good wool from £6 - £8 per metre. I''l post more when I have the details.
(Yes, I'm another re-enacting / role-playing freak...)
