Sew Fantasy Cloaks from Scratch!!

[@cjmantel6026]

Basting can be a number of types of stitches depending on how and where you need to hold things together, but a large, untied running stitch is common. securing it is the big difference, as basting is typically left loose for easy pulling out. So, running stitch is correct for what you do on the first cloak! My main hand sewing recommendation is to get a thimble that fits (making your own out of garment leather is a great beginner sewing project) and learn to use it on your middle or ring finger to help drive the needle. Faster, more consistent stitching awaits!

[@meganr9102]

beat me to it! but yeah, tldr, running is a type/technique of stitching, basting is any loose temporary stitches, and also thimbles are for the finger pushing the back of the needle through thick cloth

[@SLorraineE]

I've been sewing for years and only just recently got some thimbles. I've tried using the metal ones in the past and they never worked for me, but I saw a pack on Amazon with a bunch of different kinds and I'm excited to try them all out and find what works for me. No more sore fingers or sewing with pliers!!!

[@AmandaBrooks-j8i]

Quick tip for getting rid of hems, making large on-grain rectangles of fabric, and making a good frayable edge, all super easily - snip a little bit into the fabric with your scissors, then grab either side of it and rip the two apart. It tears right between two threads of the warp, so it's guaranteed to be straight and is really, really fast. Also really, really satisfying. :D

[@adelinawarriner6259]

note: doesn't work on all materials, but works very well on cotton and other wovens

[@doloressims5677]

Two sewing stiches to learn: Backstitch (running backstitch), and Whipstitch.

[@randywolf6942]

As a sewist, I must say that I really enjoyed this video! Your excitement over the “small” things was so wholesome and definitely a good start to becoming an amazing sewist yourself 😁 Both projects turned out sooo well, I can’t wait to see what you sew next! Ps, a basting stitch is meant to be a temporary stitch to hold the fabric together while you sew it, so what you did was a running stitch, even if it was a bit bigger than you’d normally see

[@TheNerdyHomestead]

Love that your craft style is the intersection between over-engineered and optimized simplicity

[@EvoWatches]

We need a video on scavenging materials for real world items. Like getting fabrics from thrift store clothes and items. Or repurposing the leather from an old couch on the side of the road.

[@christinayedowitz2878]

That's super fun BTW, I made a whole set of jedi costumes doing that. Curtains make great cloaks.

[@ambuknight]

that be cool and challenge

[@Struthio_Camelus]

1.) Nice new sewing skill logo 2.) The half-hour video length is way easier to accommodate than last week's chonky hour-long opus 3.) 20:11 'Diameter' is different than 'circumference' - which is what you measured. 4.) 24:33 If they're silver, buttons are portable wealth, too.

[@azraelf.6287]

If you get into a pinch and have to trade a button for a night at the inn, you can make a wooden toggle to replace it. That could easily be another video.

[@mrn1ce6uy]

I'm an ER nurse, and you learned a knot you didn't even know you learned: the surgeon knot. Wrapping the thread around the needle to stop it from pulling loose is the same way sutures are done to close an incision or a laceration; we also use running (continuous) stitches. Granted, the surgeon knot requires you pay attention to which side is over and which is under, and you're basically creating square knots that don't come loose. Good thing to learn and practice.

[@janebakewell2179]

I've been sewing costumes as an amateur and professionally for over 15 years, I love seeing how excited you get when you learn something new reminds me, of myself when I was starting out and why I still love doing my job still to this day. You continue to make some incredible things while passing on your learning you are a true teacher.

[@wilmawyatt2263]

You missed a great opportunity for a planty pun/play on words - "It means the world to us that you'll support us in this way and help this tree grow." I absolutely love that noble's swordsman cloak, it looks amazing in the fabrics you chose!

[@sonjialeyva]

Like other sewists, I really enjoy your sewing videos. It's great to watch some of the very experienced sewists do their thing. However, what I like about yours is how you logic out what needs to be done. The way your present the steps is something that a novice could absolutely do and is presented in an easy-to-understand manner. it's great to learn things from various points of view. There's more than one way to do something!

[@longshot9757]

That black cloak is, without exaggeration, the coolest cloak I've seen.

[@MattProvance]

If you are going to cut it up the middle anyway, you could leave the neck hole smaller since you won’t have to pass it over your head.

[@plywoodcarjohnson5412]

That was the comment that defines genius. Now that you said it is so obvious. Lol!

[@saxonhermit]

The Musketeer cloaks you based your cloak on are actually very similar to the 17th century cassock! And you have the right idea: the buttons are all over the piece so that it can be worn in lots of different configurations. You can completely close it up when it’s cold and rainy, you can open it and get a nice breeze, you can close parts of the sides and have sleeves-point is, the cassock is an incredibly versatile piece of clothing. It’s a Ruana, but with buttons!

[@morgansmith1930]

Thank you so much for this explanation! I saw what I'd guess is the forerunner to the cassock in a medieval illustration ages ago and I've been running myself *ragged* trying to find out what it's called. You saved my brain - thank you 🙏

[@saxonhermit]

@@morgansmith1930 Happy to help!

[@michaelkunze927]

From what I've found it's a Spanish Riding Cloak. I looked everywhere when the show came out. There is an Etsy seller who sells these but they're over $300

[@kcricket39]

I've wanted to make it with an extra gore for increased volume at the side, purely for dramatic movement.

[@andrewwilson1798]

For anyone that wants a musketeer cloak/cassock, but isn't up to drafting, there are commercial patterns available for it. I think reconstructing history has one.

[@amandarehling8785]

First time ever comenting but this one is actually my jam so i hope this helps someone. 1st. You did a beautiful job with the buttons. If you use embroidery floss and 2 or more threads you can make very pretty button holes without having to be as precise with the stitches. Fraycheck under the stitches will help longevity. Buttonhole stitch works for eyelets too. Perfect running stitch. Basting is almost never knotted or secured and for me at least unless its a complicated curve my baste stitches are almost an inch long quick and dirty hold. For security add a backstitch every 5-10 or so running stitches and it will last longer and hold up better and if you do pop a stitch you wont loose the whole seam. I love learning so much from you. Thank you so much for all of your beautiful hard work.

[@kcricket39]

Embroidery floss eyelets are so underrated! I put jewelry jump rings in to help reinforce them if they're going to be used for lacing.

[@amandarehling8785]

Ive never thought of using jump rings! That a brilliant idea. Thank you so much​@kcricket39

[@CassFields]

You got so close to saying “Thank you for helping our Skill Tree grow!”

[@carrieschutrick8550]

Generally you baste by doing a large running stitch (and use a contrasting thread for it, because you want the basting to be easy to find and take out). Basting isn't really a stitch itself, it's an action. The part of the dress shirt that holds up the collar is the collar stand; collar stays are little thin pieces of plastic or metal that are meant to help the points of the collar stay pointy.

[@davideldridge3686]

To get a fabric allowance behind the button: lay a needle on the top of the button that lies between the pairs of holes. While you are threading the buttons make sure to go over the needle before going back down into the opposite hole. Once you have gotten all of your main threads through, remove the needle and let your final main thread exit come out between the button and fabric. Wrap your excess around the main threads a few time then either tie through the main threads or tie of in the back like you did. if you notice on your button, which was made for a thick fabric, there is a ridge around the edge. According to my fashion design teacher, good buttons have a ridge or depression where the holes are to let you figure out the fabric allowance. i don't know if this is completely accurate, but it almost always works for me.

[@andrewfarmer6126]

Kit, one thing I would add would be a black snap or magnetic snap right under your nose on the color so it will stay closed when you want it to

[@rurykulfhammer]

My wife and I watch your videos all the time and love what you do. It’s funny you said sewing while watching stuff is relaxing, while we watched this one she is sewing eyelets into a kirtle she is making. Almost button holes.

[@jacksonwells292]

Rimming the hole with a piece of string makes it more pronounced and stronger.

[@LucarnAnderson]

Also yes hand sewing while watching tv or videos is so relaxing. I often watch streams while hand stitching the final pieces of my plushies together.

[@sewexcitedcosplay4109]

I got so concerned when I saw the lining choice because that can be kinda tricky when your new, but you did such a great job!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@KingAbdulhaqq]

PROPS to you! BIG UPS to you! You just taught me how to do buttons by hand! I always thought it was sorcery involved as well 😅

[@robbydonaghy8735]

Burnley & Trowbridge is a great source for wool fabric if you don't have a local store. Working with wool or linen fabric and linen thread is really lovely for hand sewing. Also, a tight running back stitch is my go to for general seams, back stich for high stress areas, and whip stotch for hemming.

[@karladenton5034]

Just a side note - don't forget to finish the hem! Do the double fold and top stitch on the outside fabric AND the inside fabric (with the inside length just a tiny bit shorter). New stitching lesson - hemming and felling stitches. Also, for long seams that will have some wear, take a little back stitch every few needles worth of running stitches. Lots of reinforcement for very little additional time or hassle.

[@revolutionarygold]

This is such a good project, especially for beginners! Buttonholes scare all of us- you did great! I think one detail that could really elevate the project would be a top stich around the edges to make sure your lining stays really clean and flat, and it'll help reduce the strain that constant button use will put on the hem of your garment to improve the longevity of the piece. Really good work!!

[@LucarnAnderson]

This looks amazing! Absolutely love the buttons. I also have a button foot on my singer but it looked intimidating and confusing so I never looked into it. I can’t believe how simple it was!

[@Caeleinn]

Watching this as I'm hand stitching hooks and eyes onto a gwahzee coat for my upcoming SCA event. I am deep in the prep work and watching all of your vids is getting me hyped.

[@zuzu8043]

The main differences between a running and basting stitch is the length of the stitches and the final result. A running stitch is sewn more tightly to create a secure and permanent bind, whereas a basting stitch tends to be looser because it’s meant to eventually be removed. The purpose of a basting stitch is to temporarily hold fabrics together.

[@FrankDouglas]

On a side note the musketeer cloak has sleeves but yes they can button up very similar to what you just did. Love your stuff man keep going

[@kevincoon1809]

😂 love the random bottle of glue and gremlin in the back😂

[@theartsypixie2771]

I love handstitching to unwind, pun intended. Also if you dont want to make button holes you can use loops with the buttons.

[@Snokone86]

First! I love this episode, because it reminded me that I need to make a couple of similar pieces for the ren faire this year! Also, a running stitch is a tighter stitch than a basting stitch, which makes it more permanent. What you did here IS closer to a basting stitch, but it still works for the purpose! Great job!

[@cstotts818]

I've worked my way through every single video and caught up to current right when you announced the channel overhaul, and I HATE IT!! I have to wait for episodes now??!! Where's my instant gratification, gorramit?!? In all seriousness, huge fan of what you guys do and I'm so jazzed to be along for the ride! The channel updates have been awesome! I have never seen a youtuber that's got your momentum and gaining such popularity radically pivot to focus on the fans! Typically, it's the opposite and they become more distant and unapproachable, focusing on statistics and number of subscribers. You're focusing ON the subscribers and it is a breath of fresh air among the smog of influencers! Thank you! 😊 (P.S. One of my favorite moments of all time is when your wife left you in your duct tape suit as punishment after you tricked her in the last video and said "She doesn't watch these, heeheehee!" I think about it all the time!😂)

[@Hazama27]

When the black cloak is cross-buttoned, it makes me think of some kind of a martial arts tunic.

[@RainMakeR_Workshop]

Basting stich is indeed just a running stitch with wider gaps. Basting stiches are usually for temporarily holding together a garment to get the fitting right as they are easy to remove.

[@momsphonephone8592]

If you want to learn anything about hand sewing look up Bernadette Banner. She does historical sewing with historical techniques.

[@GeekeryMade]

Basting stitch is technically a type of running stitch. The running stitch most people are familiar with are tight and even and more permenant. A basting stitch is a loose running stitch that is usually just meant to temporarally hold the layers together making it easier to do the permenant stitch and then pick out the basting stitch. Its really useful for things where pins are not stable enough or that you'll be working on gradually (making it easier and less pointy to put away).

[@DrTurtleBee]

A basting stich is indeed a type of running stitch, just looser/longer stitches so its easier to take out after you properly stitch things down. A more secure type stitch thats equally fast would be a running back stitch. Basically, you do that rocking motion where you take multiple stitches at once then do a small back stitch before you go back in for the next 3-4 stitches. That way if your runnning stitch gets cut or falls out, it will only unravel back to where you did the latest back stitch. A full back stitch would be even more secure.

[@EvoWatches]

Quilting needles need a bit thicker thread, but are 3”-4” long. This lets you sew long swaths.

[@outsider8209]

Basting basically is a more stable version of using pins and has intent on removing it, there is even a a basting thread that's easy to rip out of your material for when you are removing it. Running stitch is what you did and a "basting stitch" can be any stitch but it's intended on being removed Also really cool to see you learn this cause I've started handstitching a little and started learning cause why I love your leather videos, cloth is way cheaper so I thought I may start with it. So really cool to see (Can also highly recommend a channel named "Nicole Rudolph" who is an antique tailor youtuber, very good videos with detailed explanations)

[@Mk1SpitfireGuy]

You are correct; a basting stitch and a running stitch are only different in the stitch length, and that is because a bsting stitch is meant to be temporary.

[@LaineyBug2020]

The black one is the same vibe of those collared knit sweaters you already have!

[@drekfletch]

A basting stich is used to hold two fields of fabric together in alignment. It is an alternative to interfacing. This makes sure edges and other stitches are the same on both pieces. It also turns two pieces of fabric functionally into one stiffer, stronger piece; like laminated plywood is several pieces of veneer. Depending on the goal, the basting stiches are either left in place or cut/pulled out when finished.

[@MattProvance]

Yep. Generally a basting stitch is just a long running stitch that is easily pulled out.

[@simona625]

A trick for sewing buttons is to use a matchstick under the button, sewing either side of it, then when sewn through the buttons holes about 3 or 4 times each, remove said matchstick and then wrap around thread under button. This allows for enough space under the button for the buttonhole, without it pulling on the buttons thread. This allows for less thread needed to sew on the button, without loosing strength and putting less strain on the fabric under the button.

[@shinywolf8775]

5:40 not an expert, but as far as i know, the main difference between a basting and a running stitch is the function. With a basting stitch you only secure the fabric temporarily, where as with a running stitch you sew the fabric. And for easy removal the basting stitch is longer :)

[@Xhilong]

Sewing Machine Death pack is the name of my new band. Priceless

[@michaelshields1861]

My first project that I JUST bought the fabric for is a double sided blue/green cloak and hood that I'm making with my grandmother who already knows how to sew.

[@sarahaumick1991]

A basting stitch is a temporary stitch meant to hold multiple layers of fabric together for more precise stitching,think linings. A running stitch is a permanent stitch ment for seams and hems that take little stress. I recommend learning a running back stitch (which is just doing a back stitch every few stitches), and a whip stitch, whitch is a great way to hwem thicker fabrics.

[@SLorraineE]

The color thread you choose can make a huge difference when sewing. The first cloak had contrasting thread, which makes the stitches very visible. This is a great way to add details, or to be able ro see your stitches when you are practicing. The second cloak had matching thread, which is perfect for making the stitches disappear so the fabric can be the focus, or to hide messy stitches. Using a matching thread on the first cloak would have hidden the stiches and made it look more finished even with the rough hand work. Using contrasting thread for topstitching on the second cloak would have added another layer of detail to make it even more fancy or tailored looking. Even topstitching with a matching thread can make a big difference though, since it holds the seams in place and keeps those really crisp lines without constant ironing. Topstitching with contrasting thread is something that only really looks good when it is done really well, since the spacing of everything is more apparent. But either way, it's a great way to level up projects!

[@TheKsourmoon]

Brave as hell choice for Suede, omg

[@theartsypixie2771]

O.o saw this comment at the 10 30 mark and got tempted to jump a head to see what you were talking about, lol, but I didn't. I played nice with the algorithm. 😊

[@TheKsourmoon]

@@theartsypixie2771 the reveal though, of the suede. I should go back and add a timestamp

[@zacheryfreeman4622]

It's always great to see you geek out in these. Amazing work and passion.

[@lima-lib]

Very nice video, I think the "new skill tree" is coming along great! A little tip for neat edges with lining is so called topstiching. After you sew right sides together and flip it back right sides out, you iron it (you did that, that was good) and then you stich (in the same colour as the fabric) very close to the edge. That way there is a visible stiching line, but you can only really see it if you look very closely and it prevents the lining from "rolling over" to the outside. I think your interfacing and the buttons/button holes help in this project to keep everything in place but topstiching is a good tool to know when sowing. Greetings!

[@lady_draguliana784]

6:20 you can also roll it further to get more wraps for thicker knots!

[@BeauArlen]

sewing tip: if sewing button holes by hand, sew the thread binding first, then come in with your cutting tool of choice and open up the center. much easier

[@meganmonroe6236]

A trick for making shanks that are very even on hand sewn buttons is to slide a small spacer like a toothpick between the button and the fabric as you are sewing it on. Once you have the buttons sewn on you can pull the toothpick out and use the end of your thread to make buttonhole stitches on the shank. Also for large buttons it's very useful to reinforce the button placket behind your button with either a small patch or strip of heavier fabric folded into your facing or a small flat button on the back.

[@joletapetty6706]

A basting stitch is a temporary stitch, so what you've done is a large running stitch. Also, another trick for knotting thread that I like because you can control the trail length so there's less waste: after threading your needle, use your thumb to hold the thread end perpendicular onto the middle of the needle, then wrap it around the needle a few times (I like 5 but at least 3). Then pinch that little wrapped section of thread and pull the needle out of it so that the knot slides down the length of the thread and when it gets to the end it'll be a perfect little knot with no need to trim it.

[@Sgt_Potato_1]

Mini success 😂😂 That needs to be a catch phrase used for all the mini successes in these videos. Celebrate that stuff. Haha.

[@merrimcarthur7198]

Thank you for reminding me how much fun one can have with sewing! I'd done it a LOT many years ago. Indeed, I learned it in high school (Home Ec classes) and from my mother (who sewed a good portion of our wardrobes...she wanted to be Edith Head when she was young). I made quite a few really nifty pieces. Your wonderful video was a great reminder of the fun and creativity. Now...to buy a sewing machine. Thank you again!

[@tomsonfirefang]

You could put a button on the upper left shoulder or hidden under the collar and then a hole in bottom left tail so when you throw the good over you can button it down if their is wind or heavy rain and make it really durable

[@teardropadventures]

Basting stitch (also called a tailors tack) is used to temporarily hold fabrics together, for example, when you want to check the fit of a garment before sewing the actual seam. Running stitch is a simple stitch consisting of a line of small even stitches that run in and out through the cloth without overlapping.

[@BlondLanfear]

Ohhhh that strategic button placement is really clever - love that criss cross look

[@mgailp]

What you do at @10:50 to demonstrate what you are doing for the button hole is actually used in embroidery as a decorative edging, although it needs to be more evenly spaced. I learned it for applique quilting and it makes things pop.

[@Ember98276]

you just made me wanne make that fancy ruana cloak just cause i can it looks so great and would be a nice add on for any larp costume

[@bairnonessie]

Just a tip, if you run a stitch 10mm(3/8") or so from the edge once turned right way round, it will keep that seam where you want and reduce the need for ironing down the track. You could even use a contrasting(eg, gold) thread as an accent.

[@TheGryphonLJJ]

You can also put a very small button on the backside of your decorative button to minimize material stress where the button is attached.

[@JxB-1208]

hey kit, great vid, you sould take both to a larp and use the white orkish one in the day to make yourself look heroic and rangery and wear the black one at night so that you can be part of some misterious gang and have your face covered.

[@winterknightwarden8543]

Great idea with the cross buttoning! Keep up the great creativity!!!

[@SkillTree]

You are far too kind, my friend! Thank you SO much!

[@overzealouscrusades]

This video unironically just helped me solve my obstacle in my witcher jacket project. Heres hoping i didnt waste all of my fabric with the many prototypes

[@jmoneyjoshkinion4576]

This is so much better than I hoped from the post that you did! I will DEFFENTILY be re watching this video after I get my material next week and doing something similar. Thank you!

[@kcricket39]

I really hope you watch The Musketeers at some point! Season 1 is amazing! I've been wanting to make that cloak and the musketeer shoulder pauldron for years. I have the BTS for Season One, which includes a bunch of stuff about the costuming. The costume team for that show was incredible.

[@MichaelBransonCoach]

Epic just doesn't do it justice....This would make an awesome Rogue's cloak. Different colours/fabrics in and out. Stiffened slits into floating pockets between the fabrics for numerous storage areas. Different buttons on each side panel so when its flipped or buttoned differently, the look is changed. So may ways to wear it and with a colour or fabric change, people will just glance and move on. Next project could be a hat you can turn inside out to dramatically change styles :)

[@Taurusus]

The Legend of Linens! The Fabric Fanatic! The Hero of Hemming! I really gotta get my machine set up and hit up my local, I've been fawning over the Ruana since your first crack at it.

[@XanderJM]

The running stitch and the basting stitch are very similar. The even basting stitch is exactly the same as the running stitch, only with longer strides between dips into the fabric. The basting stitch is much longer than the running stitch because it is meant to be temporary and eventually removed altogether. Basting stitches tend to go faster than the running stitch once a rhythm is established, and you cover more area with this stitch in a shorter time. (not my words)

[@ashcartoa6143]

I am 100% going to have to make one of these if I can find some wool for it. That looks so amazing.

[@emilyrobinson6080]

Look for an old US army blanket, they can be dirt cheap and are a nice olive/moss green and can be dyed darker colors. The older ones were 100% wool, i got one, split it up halfway the long way and blanket stitched the cut edges and have been wearing it for about two years now, its super comfy and versatile.

[@jmoneyjoshkinion4576]

@@emilyrobinson6080 I can't find ANY army surplus here in mid Missouri, even in pawn shops or places like Goodwill or Salvation Army, let alone a wool blanket. And to order it online is either expensive or sketchy.

[@emilyrobinson6080]

@@jmoneyjoshkinion4576 i got mine for $5 at a big annual flea market/swap meet in Virginia, flea markets might be your best friend. But as with any old wool blanket youre going to want to clean it thoroughly and air it out.

[@plywoodcarjohnson5412]

For painting/graffiti this must be ideal. How many coats has not been ruined, during sessions. A painting coat cover. Fits in ur backpack, with the spray cans.

[@wednes3day]

The reminder on what a radius is was a sweet inclusion! Recently had a course drop a reminder that functional literacy is another thing to consider for accessibility and this feels like just that! ❤ Edit: also I love the versatility of the button cloak!

[@markfergerson2145]

That looks like such an infinitely variable clothing item. Materials, exact cut, decoration, it could be adapted to pretty much any kind of character. Your choice of chiaroscuro brocade was perfect for your purpose. One small criticism that may or may not apply to your character- in the model you showed, the buttons and holes go all the way up the side slits. Looks to me that it’s intended to be used as a stereotypical cloak when buttoned all the way up to shed rain, but that would imply a woolen or wool blend fabric that might not drape the way you wanted it to. I have to think about that.

[@meganwatts5971]

Good choice on the new machine! I use the same one and so does my Grandma. I do all kinds of crazy things for projects and this machine can absolutely handle just about everything you can throw at it. As long as you keep up with regularly cleaning and oiling it, you shouldn't have many problems with it. Also Bernadette Banner has some really good videos on basic stitches as well as a book for more in depth historical sewing techniques

[@meganwatts5971]

I will also say I hate making buttonholes with machines, I just much prefer the look of them done by hand.

[@CalliopePony]

The running stitch is easy and serves the purpose, but it's not super secure and uneven stitches are pretty noticeable. A better alternative is the backstitch. It takes a little practice, but it will give you a more secure seam that looks a lot neater and more professional.

[@lady_draguliana784]

Keep those cut-off hems! they are SUPER useful!

[@SCARLETSPIDERBHJ]

I am sure if I wanted to learn how to add buttons I could have watched many other videos. But you are so funny, I truly love the content. Great job Clever!

[@sheriking5295]

I've been watching your videos getting ready to go to Renaissance festival. Lots of great ideas. If you ran a top stitch around the coller. It will hold its shape. And level up the look.

[@aliloucreations1817]

Well done on your first time button holes, try learning a backstitch,and whipstitch,I’ve been sewing since I was 6 making my own dolls clothes , and then growing up kept doing it , and I’m still at it at 57 , keep going your doing great

[@dwhackychicken6149]

Oh yeah! New level to work on!

[@domingopgarcia8391]

This is so funny, I pretty much learned how to stitch the same way 😂 I made a nasty looking cloak, then a cassock( its the official name of the cloak you where showing from the musketeers show) It's sort of the same idea, except it has an extra pannel in the arm portion, which can be tied into a full cape or even individual sleeves! Once it's in "jacket mode", you really see where the look of the greatcoat/peacoat came from. I am so proud of my two cloacks, and then, in my LARP, I became a musketeer! So I made another cassock, this time based on that exact picture, and I love it too!

[@gloryunderfoot700]

I feel like it would be incredibly helpful if you linked where you get your every day clothes from because I absolutely dig your shirts and sweaters 😅 Please?

[@crabsoft]

Protip : the most comfortable way to wear a ruana cloak around the house is to cross the front and tie only the front around your waist with a cloth belt. You get this big sleeve effect and it's very comfortable to tuck your arms inside.

[@aliatheli]

The reason why the hole was bigger than you needed is because fabric stretches on the diagonal! Like was mentioned fabric has grains aka the warp and weft threads, but when fabric isn't cut along those lines, aka like when making a neck hole, it looses that structure a bit and stretches out along the diagonal aka the bias

[@coreyloyer5001]

Hey! Seamstress here! The simplest way I can put it for you for the difference between a running stitch and a basting stitch is the tightness of the stitch. A basting stitch is used to just barely attatch pieces together for them to stay put and in their place before doing your other stitches and placements. A running stitch is used to keep the pieces together and it has to live through the wear and tear of the clothing. Therefore, it must be tighter. I keep editing as the video goes on XD So! If anyone wants to sew something like the nobleman rowana cloak, I suggest using a backstitch instead of a running stitch, especially if it's for larping. The backstitch is a very strong stitch that will help keep everything very secure for all that movement and tugging that could happen at a larp. All in all, the Nobleman's Rowana Cloak is really nice! Kinda want to make one for myself now and fit it a bit more on the shoulders to make it even more posh O_O Would look great with my magician character since I don't only spend my time in the library, but I also fight with a rapier :) Thanks for the inspiration! Also, don't beat yourself up over how the seams look :) You're learning and it looks as good as it can for a begginer. Your machine work is very good as well! Keep leveling up!

[@therookofchess]

I finally know how to use the button function on my sewing machine. Thank you

[@AmyRhubarb]

Love Musketeers and have also found great inspo from their incredible costumes - cloaks, hats, the colors, the leather - love it! I have fashioned some of my ren faire & piratey pieces after things in Musketeers. Good stuff - love the dropcloth fabric, great source for rough/peasanty things as well as practice runs. I learned that from you - thanks!

[@DanielNash325]

I love your energy, your videos are always a highlight of my day. Thank you for being both informative and entertaining.

[@sailingayoyo]

First time seeing any of your videos. So hectic but with huge amounts of accurate information. Your cloaks looked amazing. I am tempted to make something similar.

[@alexcameron1746]

In a similar vein to the fancy cloak, American civil war jackets look similar with all the buttons.

[@lordvader5756]

That trick you showed for making a knod, I learned it from my grandma

[@AzraelThanatos]

You know, a built in mantle might have been another cool addition to the second cloak