Cloaks
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dwayne davis
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Re: Cloaks
You know that was what i had been thinking. perhaps i have "viking brain" but when i read Tolkien's work i seem to picture every thing with a certain viking look to it.
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Where now is the horse and rider? where is the horn that was blowing?
Where now is the horse and rider? where is the horn that was blowing?
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Mirimaran
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Sam,
How is your cloak coming? I have been working on something similar that I hope to have pics of next week. The thing is very comfortable, and I can't wait to try it on with some kit and gear and see how it wears. BTW, if you need more pics of Strider's cloak, go to http://www.warofthering.net/gallery/galleries/ and go through the FOTR galleries. Great close-ups!
How is your cloak coming? I have been working on something similar that I hope to have pics of next week. The thing is very comfortable, and I can't wait to try it on with some kit and gear and see how it wears. BTW, if you need more pics of Strider's cloak, go to http://www.warofthering.net/gallery/galleries/ and go through the FOTR galleries. Great close-ups!
"Well, what are you waiting for? I am an old man, and have no time for your falter! Come at me, if you will, for I do not sing songs of dastards!"
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Sam
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Re: Cloaks
I've been mostly working on other projects while I umm'd and ahh'd about the design, dyes and measurements. Thanks for the link though, found some good stills which might help me actually get cracking. Going to do a full mock up soon. I'm afraid I'm a little shy when it comes the actual cutting 
I would love to see the fruits of your labour though, whenever you're ready.
I'm fiddling with the hood too: rectangular or shaped, lining or not, layers and measurements... I reckon I will just do a rectangular 2 layer hood, no additional lining for now.
One thing, I would assume that having a seam down the center of the hood may mean that water will get in easily. But the material I have just wont fit without one. Is it really a problem?
I would love to see the fruits of your labour though, whenever you're ready.
I'm fiddling with the hood too: rectangular or shaped, lining or not, layers and measurements... I reckon I will just do a rectangular 2 layer hood, no additional lining for now.
One thing, I would assume that having a seam down the center of the hood may mean that water will get in easily. But the material I have just wont fit without one. Is it really a problem?
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Mirimaran
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My hood is a single piece, lined with linen. I know that the movie version has a rectangular top, but not sure how the stitches would handle rain and moisture unless made waterproof. I have a tutorial link that I will post when I find it that was very helpful.One thing, I would assume that having a seam down the center of the hood may mean that water will get in easily. But the material I have just wont fit without one. Is it really a problem?
Edit:
Here is the link, scroll down until you find the section on cloaks. Very helpful:
http://www.vikingage.com/av/viking-outfit.pdf
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That's a really cool link thanks. It has some nice instructions.
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Mirimaran
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They are very easy to follow, Willrett, give it a try!
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Eledhwen
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Hood seam; the Romans, Celtic Peoples, and Byzantines used them for centuries and don't seem to have had problems..mine hasn't been so far.
The aesthetic isn't as nice as a hood with a seamless top of course. I guess it would depend mostly on how one actually made the seam.
Good link there! Thanks!
Siani
The aesthetic isn't as nice as a hood with a seamless top of course. I guess it would depend mostly on how one actually made the seam.
Good link there! Thanks!
Siani
Nandalad!