MAKING: Ruana Cloak PART 1 - Dimensions Deep-dive

Want to make you're own Ruana cloak? Want it to be just right for your adventures? Want to avoid it falling off, getting in the way, stopping you being able to wear a backpack while still keeping you dry? Hopefully this video will have the answers you need + plenty of entertaining old footage LOL
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Links:
Part 2 - Cutting and Hemming: • MAKING: Ruana Cloak PA...
Part 3 - Linen boarder: [COMING SOON]
Equipment for a fantasy adventurer on Ruana cloak: • Equipment for a FANTAS...
Living Anachronism on Cloaks for a Fantasy Adventurer: • BEST Cloak for a Medie...
Living Anachronism on Ruana cloak dimensions: • My Ruana Cloak Dimensions
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Credit:
Hooded Ruana Cloak [image] - KateIrishTweedStore, Etsy
stuff is used under fair use, no infringement is intended
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:32 1000 SUBS!!!
2:03 About the Ruana
3:29 Testing designs
4:42 Talking about Width
7:25 Talking about Length
9:32 Choosing your own dimensions
10:50 Conclusion
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For reference
Kramer's “TopMan” cloak:
width: 43'' (3ft 7'')
height: 64'' (5ft 4'')
slit: 36'' (3ft) - continues 4'' past centre
The one I made:
width: 42'' (3ft 6'')
height: 76'' (6ft 4'')
slit: 43'' (3ft 7'') - continues 5'' past centre
Note: I made my cloak 12'' longer in total length, but I am (probably quite a lot) shorter than Kramer, so when designing your adventurer cloak dimensions it's best to start by measuring from the shoulder seam of your shirt to your knee while stood up, then multiply it by two and make adjustments as needed
[EDIT] And a few people wanted to know my height, and it does make sense that I should have included that to start with but I didn't think of that, I am 5ft 3'' tall
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[@ichtheanforge6468]

So happy you reached 1000 subs! I may revisit the cloak idea. My old cloak was made of two British Army wool blankets many years ago. But now, with repairs, it fits the idea of a ranger making repairs on the go. Looking forward to seeing more!

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Thanks so much :) and that does sound cool

[@ottliecrue4747]

KZbin algorithm recommending such a small channel??? THANK YOOOOUUUUUU

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

and thank you for watching :)

[@DarkMetaOFFICIAL]

meanwhile: me wandering around the woods wearing a cloak, looking to get into a swordfight 😃

[@Motarom]

This series on the Ruana Cloak was very comprehensive and easy to follow, I am impressed! I made my own in just a day with this assistance and it came out wonderfully (altough I did make the neckhole much more elaborate than it maybe needed to be).

[@paulhelberg5269]

Another helpful instructional Iodo. I am accustomed to customizing my clothing articles for the opposite reasons that you are. Where you are a Dwarven Ranger, I am an Ogrish Barbarian. As standard patterns are likely too large for you, they are too tiny to fit my girth. So, we must endeavor to persevere and size things as needed.

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Thank you, glad I could help :) and yes, adapting patterns is a necessary evil, I gave up with purchased patterns years ago because aside from ordinary clothing in ladies sizes, all patterns are to big for me

[@carlericvonkleistiii2188]

I am always pleased to see a new video from you, even if it is "old sausage!"

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Thanks :)

[@zhukel_marimasko]

Mae govannen, Iodo! Oparnoshoshoi from the MERF forums here! I was in the discord channel and talking about a Ruana I'm planning to make once my fabric arrives (also inspired by Kramer's video) and someone mentioned you had done a video, as well. So here I am to check it out. And wouldn't you know it, as I'm skipping out on work and watching this, I am wearing an alpaca serape (cowboy poncho) and comparing these measurements to what I'm currently wearing. And sure enough, it hangs to the sides long enough to touch my elbows, to the front enough to touch my knees, and a little shorter in the back! So I may just trace this one to make my Ruana!

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Awesome stuff, glad I could help :) and it's good to know I'm not the only one who skips work to watch KZbin LOL

[@chrismiksworld]

You are so intelligent, and I learned a lot from watching your videos. I am so happy that I found your channel. You are going into my rotation of channels I watch like Living Anachronism Shadiversity and others alike. I just love your style. Thank You and Congrats on the ONE THOUSAND SUBS, You deserve them and so much more. Keep the Hope alive

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Thanks so much :)

[@2OldGeeksTalking]

Congrats on 1000 subs, your videos are very enjoyable.

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Thanks so much, and thanks for being subscribed :)

[@GreatGreebo]

Another excellent video Iodo.

[@TexasJack1886]

Idk if you are a Star Wars fan or if you'll get the reference but in the thumbnail you kind of look like Mon Mothma :) Adding this to my watch later list to come back when I have more time

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

yes, star wars fan here, I get the reference, if I remember correctly what she wears in A New Hope is basically a white poncho with some necklaces, there are a lot of good but simple costumes in those movies. on another note, have you ever thought about how like a jedi you look if you wear a Ruana straight down the front (like my thumbnail image) then fold the sides up onto your shoulders and belt it at the waist, it's basically an instant costume

[@TexasJack1886]

@@IodoDwarvenRanger funny you should ask because as a matter of fact I've done EXACTLY that while fooling around in front of the mirror with the test pattern cloak I cut from a canvas drop cloth Lol! Oh and congratulations on 1000 subs :)

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

@@TexasJack1886 not just me then, awesome :) and thank you !

[@TexasJack1886]

@@IodoDwarvenRanger finally got time to come back and watch! (Busy time of year at work and on homestead) Great video as always and I look forward to part 2! Maybe to celebrate 1k you can do an overnight camp (idk if that's feasible in the UK) or some sort of live stream or do a premier with a live chat for whatever video you want to upload? Just throwing out ideas I'm sure whatever you come up with will be great :)

[@ForTheGoldenOak]

I love this channel, definitily a hidden gem

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Thanks so much :)

[@Indianadirtpirate]

Found your video today!! So awesome. Keep those videos coming. I love your content, and very excited to see the rest of your videos

[@neoaliphant]

You ought to do an MTV cribs type video of your room, theres some interesting stuff on the walls there...

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

LOL, maybe, but it would be a little off topic

[@neoaliphant]

@@IodoDwarvenRanger A lot of tubers do more personal/offtopic for there subscription milestone vids. or perhaps an Autobiography video, what your favourite films/litereature, what got you in to fantasy, reason for your character personas,

[@plutoisarealplanet7407]

thank you for this video, im so glad i stumbled upon your channel!

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

you're welcome :)

[@cortharynvinthorian4450]

Great video. I'm currently working on a Ruana cloak. Mine is both too long and too wide. Your tips are greatly appreciated.

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Thank you and no problem :)

[@neoaliphant]

Congrats on the subs milestone!

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Thank you :)

[@jonanderson3050]

very useful, thanks! And congratulations on 1000+ subs!

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

happy to help, and you've been subbed to my channel for a long time so thank you for that also :)

[@jonanderson3050]

@@IodoDwarvenRanger followed you here from the Middle Earth Rangers group (is it still active? I hope so!) and have enjoyed your work for quite a while!

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

@@jonanderson3050 yep, the forum is still active, as it has been for quite a number more years than I have been a member

[@davidvaughn7752]

Thanks for this!

[@powpowpowlo4080]

Congrats on your first 1000 subs!!!

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Thank you :)

[@MrMulan58]

Very helpful video,i plan to make a Ruana Cloak.i like this design the best because of the many ways it can be used.i have watched Kramers videos as well and i enjoy learning from both of you.

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

cool, and thanks :)

[@taylorsteiner9273]

Awesome!

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

Thank you :)

[@FritsvanDoorn]

Interesting. Thanks.

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

you're welcome :)

[@marcusfridh8489]

I allways make prototypes in cheeper material before making the actual item in the real autentic materials

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

very wise, the number of patterns I have had fail over the years has taught me to always have a roll of cheap fabric under the bed so I'm never tempted to skip that step

[@CallMeMrRook]

Your border has set your tutorial apart from so many others making a ruana

[@LuxisAlukard]

OK, I really should make of these, just for fun. And your video(s) will be helpful, I have no doubt about that =)

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

you should :)

[@TwoHelmetsDC]

The cloak is the 1000 sub celebration!

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

I guess it could be :)

[@tonystoops7802]

I don't mean to pry. But do you collect license plates? I saw that Vermont plate and thought for a moment you were in the US.

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

no worries, I don't specifically collect license plates but they do look good on the wall so I pick them up at car shows every so often

[@neoaliphant]

Veru good video, one thing, How tall are you, dont think it was mentioned, just so we can scale....im bvery tempted to make one now, have been waiting for this video to help me with dimensions, might have a hood, and also was wondering about the integrated scarf that skill tree did a video on recently, looks usefull for a ranger face concealment and against the british wind...

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

5ft 3'' - I should have thought to include this but I didn't, I've added it to the reference info in the description ;)

[@neoaliphant]

It would be interesting to see best config orf a ruaa to use as an emergency bedroll/blanket.....

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

hmmm... you can't easily, because unlike a half circle cloak that is just a huge piece of fabric, the ruana has a slit, it would be possible that the slit could button closed or something? but then you would have buttons to snag on stuff, but if you wanted it to function as a blanket I would think that the bigger the better would be the way to go

[@neoaliphant]

@@IodoDwarvenRanger This will take some experimenting, im 6'2" so i shall have to practice...was wndering if they wide "gandalf" ruana could be folded , so quarter fold in each side to middle, for ease of wear...am still only halfway through the video tho....

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

@@neoaliphant yes, if you belt a ruana so it becomes tunic like, you can fold it onto your shoulders to make it easier to wear so that could work, you'd have to give it a test with scrap fabric - however you are in danger of looking like a jedi lol

[@neoaliphant]

@@IodoDwarvenRanger Lol, good point, time to get some painters dropcloth for some testing

[@neoaliphant]

Iodo, check out Skill Trees latest video A LARP Bag of Mending, i thought the leather box design might be perfect for a dwarven boxpouch.

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

thanks :) seen it and agrees, it's awesome!

[@NemFX]

Where have you been hiding?

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

if you mean that I haven't had a video out in a while, life has got in the way a bit lately

[@brizzell2101]

At the 650 Mark you're breaking my heart here. I'm also not only wanting it to go to full length of my arms but over my pack not for adventuring but more s*** hits the fan types GO bags and all that kind of stuff. I'm homeless so there's certain things always have to have on my person and I'm trying to get more sustainable if you will. So could you please show me with that trial and error cloak how it holds when you do the the typical you know not just draped over you but tied behind your back and all that kind of stuff can you show how it looks and how it is when can you show yourself playing with it I guess how it operates and fails

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

sorry lol, but realistically, while a long and wide ruana wouldn't work for a fantasy adventurer who is climbing and fighting monsters, in the real world in a SHTF scenario, or just everyday life it would potentially be a better option, it would be easier to double use as a blanket, it would keep you warmer/dryer and fit over your gear etc... Ultimately if you need to do something athletic a ruana can just be thrown off onto the floor and picked up after Living Anachronism has a video called "BEST Cloak for a Medieval Adventurer" where from 14.49 he talks about the ruana, and he shows several different configurations of how it can be worn and what you can do while wearing it, might be worth a look??? and honestly while me and Kramer have both been on long treks wearing a pack over a ruana, I have never tried wearing the pack under it so I couldn't say how well that would work If we're talking modern real world survival and bug-out etc... I have a military style poncho in the emergency bag I keep in my van, (EDIT this one: heinnie.com/helikon-tex-poncho ), many a time when I've gone out hiking and not brought a coat because it wasn't raining on the flat lands where I live it has saved the day, it can double as a shelter (I have done this in storms on the hills) and can be easily worn over every pack and gear configuration I've ever used. If you want warmth/sustainability maybe you just need to make one of those from wool? and if that really doesn't work add a slit and you'll have a ruana, or even better - if the slit closed with buttons/zipper/hook and loop it could be a ruana, poncho and blanket all in one? (just a wild idea, I don't have the fabric to try it but if I did I would) apologies for the lengthy comment, I got carried away :)

[@brizzell2101]

@@IodoDwarvenRanger as to the length of the reply I am honored at you giving me your time! As for wall I'm actually a little concerned about it because I need absolute waterproof and live in Florida which for Christmas will probably be 90° or 31 or so Celsius or is it 35 I don't know you guys are weird complex measurements and all this weird stuff over there I'll be checking out the unit you discussed shortly

[@brizzell2101]

I wonder if something is killing me that I want a waterproof cloak to walk around and and I want a tent as well all in one piece want to be able to sit down on a seat and fish absolute most nastiest of storms that's actually what I see myself doing

[@brizzell2101]

How tall are you

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

5ft 3'' - I should have thought to include this but I didn't, I've added it to the reference info in the description ;)

[@brizzell2101]

If you think that's bad KZbin told me you liked my comment but didn't tell me you actually replied to it! have you ever been to Florida. See the reason I ask is if you were the truck through it you would be covered in so much crap that would take months to take out of your gear and I'm trying to find a solution for that

[@IodoDwarvenRanger]

@@brizzell2101 no I haven't ever been to Florida, and sadly no I don't have a solution for that, good luck finding one ;)