How to MAKE (and wear) a Rectangle Cloak [so easy you can make it in a forest]

Ever wondered how to make a rectangle cloak? How much fabric you will need? What sort of fabric to use? What is the best way to wear it? Find out in this video
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[@maeve615]

1:30 I love tutorials that use measurements relative to body size/height, it's a solid instruction as this makes the item more tailored to the wearer/user.

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

I'm really glad that helped you :) I did it because there are so many tutorials out there where measurements are just given in cm or inches and I'm left trying to guess the clothing size/height of the KZbinr in question so I can adjust it for myself

[@Inquisitor_Vex]

She seems like such a wholesome lady.

[@Steinersgarage]

the "mage robe" way is so usefull! my cloak fits perfectly!

[@DIRKMCGURDIGAN]

I'm in southern California, so I made mine out of linen. That way I can still look stylish and not die of heatstroke... More cloak content!

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

linen cloaks are sensible in hot weather, I think I need to make one for summer use OK I'll make the video when I next get chance ;)

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

​@@neoaliphant Ha Ha, yeah - people still wear wool at ren fare etc... in summer? OK I am wearing a wool surcoat in summer in this video, but it was in the shade in a forest and only while making the video, at events in summer I only wear the short sleeved linen tunic but wool everything (sometimes even trousers) in winter is a must

[@notebookpaper9813]

I have spent hours to find a way to make an affordable cloak... Thank you!

[@charlesstanford1310]

I was fortunate enough to do a summer on Study Abroad in the UK about 20 years ago. Bought a tartan lap blanket/throw in Scotland and then after I got back to the States I started wearing it as a rectangle cloak. Thick yarn and a bit looser weave, but it still works well as a mainstay of winter wear. Winters where I live usually range between 0 to -17 C. Usually I fold a bit of it down along the long edge, then drape it around my shoulders and pin it in front. The folded part gives extra warmth and can also be used as a hood.

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Thanks for your comment :) folding over the top edge is a good way to wear a rectangle cloak but you need a bigger piece of fabric than the one I used in this video, the only reason I said that the fabric should be tightly woven is it helps keep rain out, if your weather is below freezing you won't need to worry about that, and the bigger air pockets between the weave of the fabric will make it warmer

[@cheers2023]

Took me a min to realize this isn't satire. And I'm so here for it! Ty!

[@psocretes8183]

That was very informative thanks. I'm outdoorsy and do have large cloaks that double as shelters.

[@Little_Rat1]

Tysm!! Very easy to follow and this has helped me LOADS for my shield maiden cosplay

[@morrisyarnell6083]

Well done. I have learned several versions of wearing now.

[@matchdust7049]

Im so thankfull I found this video. Been trying to find an easy cloak video.

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

glad you found it helpful :)

[@tonystoops7802]

The early long hunters called that belted cloak a match coat.😜

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Yep, thank you :)

[@GreatGreebo]

Very useful! I need to make a cloak for a new DND campaign we are going to be starting and your video helped me very much. This gave me many different options (versus what I usually do).

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Glad it was helpful, thx for your comment :)

[@Test-UCKC]

Simple, versatile, effective and you can make it relatively cheap and easily, clever remark on the Kilt pin, thank you so much for this!

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Glad it was helpful!

[@spudrow2004]

thank you for this tutorial!. My wife is making me a accurate...ish norse costume for texas ren faire this weekend and i needed a guide for my cloak.

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Glad I could help

[@Emanemoston]

Thanks for the video.

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

You are welcome!

[@TheJohn93226]

Not a bad video kid and plenty of useful information as well 😊

[@keeblem1]

There's a couple of videos out there on wearing a Pattoo (traditional Afgan/Pakistan shawl) and what's good about these is they don't require a pin.

[@joefrancis759]

Was looking for specifics for how to fold a blanket or similar for a cheap and easy top for a faun costume and this was super helpful! Really nicely done, also very wise to take the smell of smoke seriously. I think I may even take a rectangle cloak out into the forest now as well. Cheers!

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mrkultra1655]

Excellent, thanks

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Glad you liked it!

[@AM_RUS]

Thank you for that!

[@jonanderson3050]

Very comprehensive. Thank you!

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

You're welcome :)

[@catherinec9331]

You could also do an overcasting stitch on the raw edge instead of a proper hem. It wouldn't collect water, but it would help keep the fabric from fraying. Thanks for the video! I have many giant square scarves that can be worn as cloaks :D I'm very tempted to go pick up a good piece of wool for a Ruana cloak, too - if you've seen those, they are also excellent!

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Thanks for the tip, although I often find that a proper hem is more secure, the ruana cloak does look good and I'll be trying it at some time too :)

[@mikegrossberg8624]

Or, even better, use a blanket stitch, which is, after all, used to keep BLANKETS from fraying at the edges Which, I suppose, is why they CALL it a "blanket stitch".

[@samuelleask1132]

Great video!

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Thank you :)

[@vijaydeguzman917]

im feeling this. incorporating this into my wardrobe.

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

glad you like it :)

[@ragdollcatledaandherbutlerstef]

5:54 Is actually how you can use a belted plaid. I like to use fabrics in this way. I hope i could find some good tartan or tweed. Interesting video, i do like cloaks.

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Thank you for your comment :) I actually have a belted plaid, and there might be a video about that coming one day ;)

[@jaredroberts6391]

Thank you for this! Well done!

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

You're welcome :)

[@CottonTailJoe]

Dwarvin ranger!? Subbed.

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Thanks!

[@loganpurnell7238]

This was so helpful! Thank you for making such an informative video, keep on doing what you’re doing!

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Thank you, and thanks for your comment, I'm glad the video was helpful :)

[@TK___421]

thank u i thoroughly enjoyed watchin that video, very well made👍✌

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jones1171]

This is great fantastic. You missed one option that is my personal favorite. It's called the Ruana cloak. Basically you cut from the center of the long side in a straight line to the center point of the cloak. Living Anachronism did a video on this and it has since become my favorite.

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Thank you for your comment :) I saw his video, and it is on my projects list to make or get a Ruana cloak to try out

[@jones1171]

I look forward to seeing that. I found you this morning. Keep up the great work your content is fantastic.

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

@@jones1171 thanks so much :)

[@landofquestsandtales]

great video! exactly what i was looking for while figuring out how much blanket to get to use as a cloak :)

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

I'm glad you found this helpful, thank you for your comment :) and remember that if your fabric happens to be bigger and you don't want to cut it, you can fold it over at the top (how I have it at 5:34) so the part over your shoulders is doubled up, then you pin it in which ever way you want

[@treyskies01]

You’re so awesome 😭ty for doing these videos and sharing who u are

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Your welcome, and thank you for the comment :)

[@Perrycj71483]

This was a great Video! Very helpful! I've been thinking of carrying a rectangle cloak for LARP.

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Thank you for your comment :) and yep, rectangle cloaks work well for LARP because they can be used in so many different ways

[@lilyliselotte7384]

Definitely make a vid on your other favourite cloak

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

I already did ;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3mtdaaebMakaK8

[@slickwillie3376]

I like the one where the blanket is cut down the middle lengthwise up to the center, where an oval hole is cut, and a hood sown in at the oval.

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

sound's like you mean a ruana cloak, I've never made one with a hood though

[@visigothe]

@2:45 "If it was a boiled wool it wouldn't fray so you wouldn't have to hem it. More on that at the end of the video." I was hoping for more information about boiled wool. Never heard of that before. Oh well, google time. Also something I've done is to pick up a king size sheet from the thrift store. Cut as needed to make a quick crappy cloak from it. Then you have an accurate idea of how big a piece of wool you need. Very nice video.

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Sorry about that, I didn't remember to mention it even tho it was on my video notes to do so, so because you asked: boiled wool is wool fabric that has been put in hot water and agitated to partially felt it (basically it has been washed how you shouldn't wash wool clothing, the wool equivalent of pre-shrunk) this makes the fabric smaller, denser and heavier (meaning it is warmer/more water resistant), and because the fibers are partially felted into each-other it shouldn't fray. If you look at a old thick woolen coat, they're usually made from boiled wool and yep, if you are making a more complicated cloak than a rectangle one, making a fabric mock-up is a must, especially if the fabric you will be using is expensive, in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3mtdaaebMakaK8 at 2.44 I show a picture of the fabric mock-up I made to design the pattern, that is made from curtain backing fabric because I find that is the right combination of weight and stretch to give a good idea of what something will be like, while being a good color to easily draw on with an ordinary pen (and it's cheap - usually no more than £2.50 a meter) sorry for the lengthy reply :o

[@kevinroche3334]

@@IodoDwarvenRanger The process is called fulling. And thanks for taking the time to give a lengthy reply, most wouldn't bother. :)

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

@@kevinroche3334 cool, thanks, I didn't know it had a proper name, and no problem :)

[@crystalheart9]

I found your video so interesting, thank you.

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@philhewett1601]

Nicely done...thanx an' a hat tip.

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Any time!

[@timothyadams1844]

👍 cool video and nice personality and style will be checking out some more videos.

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Awesome thank you!

[@chrismiksworld]

Love the Info, and your Gear is Amazing Deff Subbing

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Awesome, thank you!

[@julianzacconievas]

What a legend.

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Thank you :)

[@carlosdevenadotuerto8143]

You have made a beautiful video, With all my heart I congratulate you. special greeting

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Thanks :)

[@betula-pendula]

Take the way to wear the cloth like in 6:53 am then take the edge from the right side, threw it over the left shoulder and so nothing will get dirty and your front stays dry if it rains.

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Thanks for the tip :)

[@TexasJack1886]

I really like the simplicity/versatility. I've used a wool twin sized blanket similarly in the past while camping to great effect. But I cant believe a Ranger of Erebor just shrugged off the smell of smoke on the wind- imagine how awkward it would be to return to Erebor only to find it sacked yet again by ANOTHER dragon but this time on YOUR watch! Lol just kidding. Great video Iodo :)

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

yep, the cloak works well, I should use it more often but since I discovered the ruana (that works with a backpack) I haven't worn it much LOL, yeah, I didn't shrug it off really but that looked funnier on camera. I had stopped filming for for a little while (you can just about see the cut) to go up the valley and check it wasn't a forest fire, it was a hot dry summer and it wouldn't be the first in that area, I didn't fancy being caught unawares because I was filming fortunately it was just three guys sat round a little fire pit they had built on the stones right by the river, they were being sensible about it so I wasn't worried :)

[@TexasJack1886]

​@@IodoDwarvenRanger Oh nice :) And three guys around a fire? Were they massive, grey, chaps by the names of Tom, Bert, and William by any chance? :P

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

@@TexasJack1886 LOL, I didn't ask they're names, they were drinking beer, do trolls drink beer?

[@TexasJack1886]

@@IodoDwarvenRanger the ones in the book were sharing a barrel of "good drink" so, possibly? Lol

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

@@TexasJack1886 Ha Ha! but in all honesty they were not trolls, even if they share some habits ;)

[@AzraelThanatos]

With several of the ways you demonstrate such as the second and the waist tie, if you keep it over your head when positioning it, you get left with enough space and a positioning that you can pull it up as a hood.

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Thanks for the tip :)

[@yes43434]

you're underrated

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Thanks for you're comment :)

[@NESSTOR94]

👏👏👏

[@fshs1949]

👍👍👍❤❤❤

[@ColonelSanders17]

I live in a fairly mountainous state in the United States; in he western half of the country. I go up to high elevations often (10,000ft+). I'll have to try this out.

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

thank you for your comment :)

[@BradGad]

You have very nice manner a nice video presence. About heeming and fraying… you know, there was a reason why Native Americans and frontiersmen like fringe on their clothes… takes water away. Some fraying on the edges of your blanket might not be all bad.

[@FaceEatingOwl]

I've forgotten the name of the stitchs, but there are a few that hold the edge of fabric together without the need to fold it. Pinking can also help stop fray, but probably isn't the best for well-used outdoor kit. Gluing the edge is also something you could do, and thinking about it, why wouldn't this method have been used in the past? dip the edges in somesort of glue or hardening resin etc.

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Thanks for the ideas :)

[@lowrhyan567]

Cloaks are cool but they are so warm, which is a problem here in Brazil for most of the year, even with a more light cloth, my shoulders still gets so hot for some reason.

[@mvl8209]

Your shelter tarp? Why not just use the cloak? 🙃 All joking aside, I found this very helpful. Thank you!

[@bilgecat8058]

I have never see a female dwaf whithoug a beard

[@EccentricTuber]

By the way, where would you recommend buying wool from? I can't seem to find any good places.

[@ianholcombe18]

I found a ton at my grandma's house :)

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

I get wool from a whole range of places, in my opinion tweed is the best but it can be hard to get, if you are looking for a cheap alternative to make a dense wool cloak you can also use military blankets, they come in nice ranger greens but the recycled wool is often a poorer quality

[@ricdonato4328]

Very nice explanation. Thank you for sharing. Allow me an observation, turn off the background music. It is beyond me why KZbin content creators play music over their voice. We came to hear you and learn from you. Many folks have hearing difficulties, thus background music over your voice quickly becomes extremely annoying and intrusive. While we concentrate on hearing you, we must concentrate on tuning out the music as well, very frustrating.

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Thanks for the comment, a lot of folks actually asked for music but I understand you totally, I am relatively new to video making and my equipment is very cheap, as a result sound quality in my older video's is awful and the sound balances have been very bad at times. However now I have a better microphone and have started to make the background music much quieter

[@thomasjones1496]

I would show you my cloak but it is invisible.

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

LOL :)

[@monokheros5373]

i cannot take a Dwarf serious if they are unable to grow a beard... blame the gully dwarfs if you must new be a good dwarf and toddle off the forge

[@tthreem]

Whoops! Sorry I hit the dislike button by accident! I honestly liked the video. Thank you!!!

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

no worries LOL

[@mangokraken]

I want to go on a quest with you nothing weird just fight a dragon or two

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

sounds good, but only if there's treasure involved ;)