R...., every way of closing a cape, cloak, coat has its advantages and disadvantages. Like others here I would not do buttonholes in this fabric. But you are the one who decides ....
For something this thick, buttonholes are possible but would be rather a pain in the backside. Toggles, with loops, would avoid that and would look very nice. You could even do some fingerloop braid for the loops, maybe with a little leather patch for reinforcement of the loop attachment, and have it be fully customized. Got any yarn left from the weaving? Matchy-matchy!
Carla Burke wrote:Just so we're all on the same wavelength, toggles and frogs are essentially the same thing.
Really? I thought frogs were the ones made out of curlicues of rope tied and sewn with a monkey's hand knot for the "toggle" equivalent, like you see on a lot of Oriental coats? I've always thought of "toggles" being more like Shawn is describing with leather holding a loop on one side, and leather going through an elongated cylinder out of bone, wood, antler or plastic (let's be realistic about modern ones!) with one end a bit pointy. Yes - they use the same principle, but are the words actually interchangeable?
The type of closure is the same, the materials vary. But, yes - the Chinese version is typically a monkey-fist knot(so why would they call it a frog?? ), but the mechanics are the same.
r ranson wrote:It was perfect timing today. We got snow overnight and I managed to get up before the sun to film the footage I need to finish the finishing video.
That's some very fine craft work. Also major props on the video, music and narration. You're a triple-threat times three (if I counted right.) Brava!
I think the cloak is incredibly beautiful and I love wearing them! It’s never that cold around here but once upon a time I was confined to a wheelchair and it’s amazing how cold I could get just sitting somewhere with the AC running. A cloak was the perfect garment! It goes easily from being a coat warding off the rain or cold to being a lap robe or a blanket without bunching uncomfortably around the hips or pulling on my neck.
You have created a thing of service and beauty and I am terribly impressed! Congratulations on your accomplishment!
Perfect end to a great series. I loved the sheeps' reaction and curiosity. Maybe it smelled familiar? The Tolkien quote at the end was a great touch too. Well done, R! Both the cloak and the videos.
I ended up selling the cloak this winter. I'm so happy it went to a loving home and the person often travels to the mountains in the winter so it will get a lot more use with her than with me.
It was interesting altering it to fit. I ended up undoing the side seams then using the patter that I thankfully hadn't tossed out, and cutting it to a smaller size. Then resewing. No video as I was in a hurry to get it done before they left on Holday.
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