DIY Cloak: Under 30 Dollars and 30 Minutes

In this video, I walk you all through a super simple and easy way to make your own adventuring cloak. Leave a like, subscribe, and let me know what you think!

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[Mike_from_Canmore]

Wore a wool cloak to work and everyone thought it was cool
Wore leather arm bracers to work and everyone thought it was cool
Wore a mithril chainmail undershirt to work and everyone thought it was cool
Wore a sword to work and got arrested.

[sethdarby]

I wanna bring back wearing cloaks i think it would be great to wear over your jacket on a cold winter day. It would give you and extra layer to stay warm with and if you make it waterproof you could use it for rain protection also.

[timm]

"Once I stopped letting what I thought other people would think about what I was wearing govern the things I wore, I got a lot happier & started looking a lot cooler." So true, thank you, Jess.

[maeve]

Tip for anyone thinking of making one from a wool blanket. From experience traveling by motorcycle with just a blanket + minimalist hiking, you'll really want at least 60%wool in the blanket if you're going to wear it cool wet weather and snowy condition.

[VictorianGentleman]

I had been wanting to make a cloak but wool fabric is so expensive. I never thought about using a wool blanket, that's such a clever way to get it at a more affordable price! Thanks for the tip!

[PlayaSinNombre]

For those with limited, or non-existent sewing skills, you can make a very primitive cloak by pulling the blanket around yourself and affixing it in place with a blanket pin or a large safety pin.

[Nargon]

Update: I tried it! It was literally so easy. I make costumes and props but sewing has always been a big struggle. Turns out blanket stiching is very satisfying! Thanks for the tutorial!

This is great! Definitely trying this

[VintageDoggoDude]

I've been going around charity shops for months looking for a pre-made cloak but the more I watch this video and see you say how beginner friendly this method is... Yeah, I think it's time for me to put some ultra rusty sewing skills into practice and make both a childhood and adult dream come true; Own a cloak.

[drigondii]

Also, you can pick up a fire resistant woolen blanket at just about any army navy surplus store, which makes for great cloak material if you're the outdoorsy type who spends a lot of time around camp fires or burning buildings.

[TheCorty]

Cloaks can be worn over your wearable bags, too. Backpacks, messenger bags, purses... all are protected from the rain and snow with a simple cloak

[Kendrone]

I’m going to a renaissance faire in two weeks, this was much needed as I forgot about it.

[GreenCherryBlossom]

My boyfriend and I are going to be hobbits for Halloween and I just finished our first cloak, thank you so much for the video! Although I've been sewing for a long time I didn't want to pay a lot of money for a cloak pattern since I knew they were very simple to make in general. I love how customizable your version is, because after attaching the hood to the body I realized the hood was a bit too long for my liking and I also sewed a curve into the hood so it looked more hobbity and less elvish, and those changes were easy to make. I also had the issue where the hood was too short for the neck hole, so I'm going to more carefully focus on the geometry next time I cut it out to make sure the hole is the exact length of the hood. I used a soft anti-pill fleece because it was the closest matching green fabric at the store, and I think it looks and feels really good for a hobbit cloak. I'm going to put a finishing edge around so the edges look more professional and add a closing button at the neck, but I'm so excited at how it turned out so far!

[Autism_Forever]

I am Autistic don't give a damn what people think about my looks and used to walk around wrapped in fuzzy blanket. Yay I now can make a cloak out of blankets! :) Thank you so much for this tutorial ♥
Can probably make really fancy kind of Snow Queen cloak out of one of my white furry blankets :)

[danielvuoristo]

The message at the end was so much warmer and more profound than I would have expected from a DIY tutorial, (I usually expect none at all). Thank you for those kind words of wisdom :), they really do make an impact on people

[SagasInStitches]

"I also had my phone taped to the ceiling" Subbed right there. It is something I thought only I did.. Happy to know I am not alone :D

[agoogolofgeese]

It's true! I've adopted your mindset as I've gotten older and I feel so much more comfortable and confident and I realized that instead of people thinking me silly for wearing this or that, most people actually respect me for following my own sense of style and fashion. Make it your own and people love it. I started wearing a kind of light, muslin cloak (as a guy) sometime last year and get nothing but compliments and omg-i-want-one's from friends and strangers out and about and at the bar I tend. Your quote about the governance of others' thoughts stood out to me, and yeah... my quote now 😂

[zakkmiller]

Great video and the sewing tutorial was spot on. Making cloaks for my whole family so ill probably watch this 20 more times in the future lmao

[k]

Thanks for this video. I had an old Navy wool blanket from my time in the service. I repurposed it for this project and it’s given that blanket a new lease on life. I live in Los Angeles, and this cloak is great for chilly days on the beach when most would wear a poncho or hoodie.

[MrMiscit]

Definitely coming back to this video as soon as I get the appropriate fabric to follow your tutoriel! thanks

[saberg]

This is probably the most accessible sewing tutorial with the best beginner friendly options I have seen. ❤