i've made my own canvas cloak. it was my introduction to this world of making gear for this lifestyle, but i can't seem to leave well enough alone.
![Image](https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/22815304_10100104550453500_3738297842521581032_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=01ae2a2685398e954d35d26999ec07cf&oe=5BFF4F9B)
i wanna do something....more. but i wanted to ask about research, experience, etc
1) i've been considering making it more like oilcloth, either boiled linseed oil or wax. is there any precedent for doing that?
2) it feels plain, blending in with my shirt quite a bit. anyone have embroidery or weaving on the edges? thinking mostly the vertical center, or maybe the hood. something along the line of this embroidery
![Image](https://i.pinimg.com/564x/4c/5a/d3/4c5ad3dcde355c1e5ca524bf18b9210e.jpg)
or weaving like this. this is an inkle loom design, since the thinner inkle weaving seems like a better idea. i'm thinking something in earthtones, greens and browns.
![Image](https://i.pinimg.com/564x/d7/56/40/d75640059300784a421b964f9525c7e2.jpg)
and i can't decide, if i went with the woven option, if i would just keep it on the front, or wrap the edge.
3) the one that's been on my mind the longest. i've used this cloak in fall, and some of that weather has gotten nasty. i keep having in my mind some type of liner that could be fastened in, like if you've seen the woobie or poncho liner used with army ponchos. of course, buttons or toggles would seem more "right" than snaps.....but i'm still questioning how far out a concept like that would even be....especially trying to keep the center in the middle of my back up where it belongs.
just some wonderings i've been having for quite awhile, and i realized that this was the perfect place to bounce some ideas. thanks for having me, and thanks in advance for your insights.d