Finishing the handspun handwoven homegrown cloak (video 4 of 3)

Putting the finishing touches on my homegrown cloak using the free Winterberry Cape pattern by Mood Fabrics. Armholes, hemming, cloak clasps, and snowy days.
Peer pressure is a glorious way to get things done. So I'm hopping on the CAPEtember bandwagon thanks to @ShannonMakes and @JillianEve for getting this make-a-long rolling. • Capetember 2022
More homegrown cloak madness:
Spinning - • Spinning! Can I make ...
Weaving - • Weaving! Can I make a...
Sewing - • Sewing! Can I make a c...
Finishing - this video
The challenge: can I spin, weave, and sew a cloak in a month? Let's find out.
The CAPEtember video to get me started • Do You Wanna Make A Ca...
CAPEtember is a make-a-long for making capes, cloaks, ponchos and basically any clothing item that drapes about the shoulders.
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Hemming handwovens • Hemming Techniques for...
Free cloak pattern by @moodfabrics4914
Winterberry Cape - the original (with instructions) www.moodfabrics.com/blog/the-...
Winterberry Cape - the updated version (no instructions, but the one I used for this project) www.moodfabrics.com/blog/the-...
I know it says free cape pattern, but I'm still going to call it my cloak.
0:00 previously on crazy chicken lady grows yarn
0:12 the clasp (or the flowers that bloom in the spring, tra la)
3:11 drat, armhole time
6:00 hemming is hard
7:12 are cloaks practical?
8:10 the reveal, plus lambs and some JRR Tolkien of course
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[@AndreaAlexander]

This whole project is stunning - your beautiful fabric, your intricate sewing, your finished garment, and your sheep friends! Thank you for taking us on this journey 🥰

[@CrowingHen]

Thank you! I get a lot of inspiration from your videos as it's great to see your gorgeous handwoven clothing!

[@linr8260]

The flower clasps are so cute! This is my favourite way of hemming things too, it's just so neat and satisfying and flexible, even if it does take forever.

[@CrowingHen]

My first time trying this hem. Definitely want to use it again as I love the results. Just maybe not when I'm trying to meet a deadline next time.

[@moriahanderson]

I'm spinning up 20 pounds from one of my Merino Jacob crosses to make a coat. Watching your videos has given me so much encouragement that I'm not the only shepherd and spinster out here taking on these huge projects. Thank you for sharing.

[@CrowingHen]

That is awesome!

[@leightate7491]

Gosh, it turned out so well! Very fun to see it happen, from start to finish. Putting in the arm holes brought back memories of my great aunt teaching me how to make button holes. And what a great find the clasps were. Perfect.

[@CrowingHen]

Thank you for joining me on the journey. The armholes were extremely stressful, but worth putting them in.

[@deniseward002]

I loved watching that video. Glad you modeled it for us to see it on you. What joy to have accomplished this piece of beauty.

[@CrowingHen]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jw8223]

I’ve really enjoyed watching you go from sheep to shawl with this cloak! And your quotes from LOTR…and your storytelling!!! And your voice is so soothing.

[@CrowingHen]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bludaizee24]

Your cloak is beautiful! I love the clasps you found, I agree, they're perfect! 😍😍😍

[@CrowingHen]

Thank you! 🤗

[@maria.b.this.old.cottage]

Thank you so much for sharing such a lovely make. Yes, it did take work, but look at all that you have learned in the process. I am so inspired to spin one of my batts and weave a lovely piece of cloth to sew a lovely cloak... I live in the mountains, so I believe it is necessary :)

[@ParkrosePermaculture]

really enjoyed this series and glad you got it finished and it's a useful garment for you! I love the idea of thinking of a garment as "entirely useful, but not in the way it would have traditionally be used"

[@CrowingHen]

Yay, thank you! It was a lot of fun and I'm curious what I'm going to make next.

[@carolehyland5091]

So fantastic, Raven - your cape is gorgeous and oh so special!!! I Love it- well done!

[@CrowingHen]

Glad you like it!

[@thewunder-lusters9644]

T'is a thing of wonder and beauty, indeed it is. Bravo. 🙂👏👏 ... but, does it have pocketses, that's what we want's to know.

[@CrowingHen]

alas, no pockets. It comes in at nearly 3 kilograms, so I didn't want to encourage myself to increase the weight by putting stuff in pockets.

[@Pinguinpullover]

i do love it when a three part series has four parts. ;) Your cloak is absolutely gorgeous. i could not see it when the clasps were on the table, but as soon as you put them on the wool, they were perfect, as you said. You did a marvellous job, and i thank you for letting us be part of the genesis of your beautiful cloak. well done! P.S. Nothing beats a good twirl in a cloak!

[@CrowingHen]

Thank you for joining me on this journey! 😊 somehow I just couldn't bring myself to change it to 4 of 4. I think 4 of 3 works.

[@Pinguinpullover]

@@CrowingHen the hitchhikers guide to the galaxy is a four part trilogy. ;) so, you are in good company there. please give my love to bummer, i´d love to adopt her and get a lock of her first fleece. but i am in germany, a long way away..

[@zoeward4555]

Your cloak came out so lovely, what great finishing details :)

[@CrowingHen]

Thanks so much 😊

[@loganpollock1689]

Mild winter!! That looks like snow to me!! Make yourself a nice warm bonnet now. I have found that nothing is warmer than the sweater and socks that I made from my own yarn. I'll have to try making a cloak next. My homespun is so dear to me that I just cringe at the thought of warp waste. Great videos!

[@CrowingHen]

It was pretty snowy, but it melted once the sun got up. Warp waste is sad, but the yarn can be used in other projects and for sewing or embroidery.

[@bonbonS1969]

I wish you had enough fabric to make the cloak 2 inches longer as originally planned! Still it looks very sophisticated

[@kennethelwell8574]

Satisfying when you get details like the clasp and pattern to match, it makes it truly complete. A labor of love, indeed.

[@CrowingHen]

Couldn't agree more!

[@johnduffy6546]

Well done! It looks very warm and cozy. The clasps are perfect too. Your video is so uplifting. Thank you so much for sharing with all of us.

[@CrowingHen]

Thank you so much!

[@kimarnold1669]

It’s a gorgeous cloak! The sheep were so cute checking it out, too. ❤

[@CrowingHen]

Thanks. It was fun seeing how the lambs responded.

[@pattern-shift]

I loved this process. Found you because I’m looking into growing, spinning and knitting/weaving flax/linen. You’re work and voice are a beautiful backdrop while I weave one of my first projects on my rigid heddle loom. Thank you.

[@CrowingHen]

Awesome! Thank you for sharing. That sounds like a wonderful project.

[@ingeleonora-denouden6222]

Great cloak! And great video too! 👌

[@CrowingHen]

Thank you :)

[@elizabethstreeter2145]

Looks like you did herringbone on the inside of the sleeve opening so glad you were able to finish it properly it looks great

[@CrowingHen]

Thanks. I'm really pleased I stuck with that stitch even if it takes ages. The result was worth it.

[@KelseyDrummer]

I also struggle with finishing! Great job!

[@CrowingHen]

It's the hardest part of any project.

[@TenaciousWorkshop]

I’m so glad you added to this series and fully completed it! It is absolutely gorgeous, and you look so happy wearing it. 😊

[@CrowingHen]

Thank you so much!!

[@dawsie]

I was hopping there would be a link in the description for where you found those lovely clasps.😿 The Cloak has turned out wonderful🤗

[@fairygrove3928]

I love it! It looks so warm and cozy!

[@CrowingHen]

Thank you! 😊

[@yLeprechaun]

Wow! Not practical my ass. ;) I don't know if you have a man, but if he ain't turned on by that garment, well... The Queen has long ago forgone coats: she wears capes, cloaks, shawls only. You did an amazing job. And I am so jealous... You process your own wool?!!! I have sworn not get sheep again until I can commit to that. I wonder if I will ever have sheep again. You are a high quality human. :)

[@CrowingHen]

More traditionally, we would have lots of people working on a project like this: Shepheard, spinner, weaver, sewist... It's a bit strange doing all the tasks myself.

[@yLeprechaun]

@@CrowingHen, well it's amazing. I wish I had that knowledge/skill.

[@MijnWolden]

Beautiful 🤩

[@CrowingHen]

Thanks 🤗

[@onelove8062]

I've got a mouse and he hasn't got a house I dunno why I call him Gerald