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- Cotton twill (or other fabric)
- Satin (or other lining)
- Hook and eye (or other closure)
- Thread
- Hand sewing needle
- Measuring tape
- Fabric marker or chalk
- Pins
- Scissors
- Iron
First, measure how long you want the cloak, so from about the collarbone to just above the
floor (or however long you want it). I’m 5’ 6” and that’s 53” for me. Add an inch for the seam
allowance and 5 inches to account for the neckline. This is the total length.
Make sure both fabrics are at least that wide. 60” is a common width for apparel fabrics. If your
total length is longer than 60”, not to worry, there’s another way you can cut out the pieces.
The amount of fabric needed is your total length times 3. For me, that’s 53 + 1 + 5 = 59 x 3 =
177.
To figure out how many yards that is, divide by 36 and round up. That’s 5 yards for me. You may
have to add an extra yard for the hood. So I need 6 yards of both the outer fabric and lining
fabric.
Starting with the outer fabric, measure twice the total length and cut.
How to Make a Hooded
Cloak with a Lining p2
Fold the fabric in half width-wise. Now fold it diagonally so the selvage edge meets the fold.
Measure out from the corner 59” or whatever your total length is, and mark with a fabric marker
or chalk.
Move the end of the measuring tape in and mark so it creates a curve.
Now mark the neckline the same way, going out 5 inches. This is a medium neckline. You can
use a smaller or larger radius for different sizes.
Cut out the fabric on the lines. When unfolded you should have a semi-circle.
How to Make a Hooded
Cloak with a Lining p3
Cut out the pieces. You’ll have a large piece and 2 smaller pieces. Repeat this 2 more times. The
longer the cloak, the narrower the pieces.
Put the outer and lining pieces together with right sides facing. Pin around the bottom and
sides.
Turn the cloak right side out. Iron the edges flat. You can choose to topstitch around the edges
if you want, especially if the fabric doesn’t want to stay flat.
Now that the cloak pieces are together, you can tell exactly how long the neckline is. Add an
inch for seam allowance, then divide this measurement in half for the bottom of the hood.
Fold a piece of the outer fabric. I’m going to position the hood so the fold is at the top so there
won’t be a seam. Mark the height and bottom (neckline) of the hood. Draw the shape of the
back that you want.
Cut out the hood. Use this as a template to cut out a piece of the lining fabric.
Pin and sew the back of the outer fabric with right sides facing. Do the same for the hood lining.
Pin the outer fabric of the cloak and outer hood necklines together with right sides facing. Sew
with a ½” seam allowance.
Fold in the edges of the cloak and hood linings and pin. Sew together with a hidden stitch.
How to Make a Hooded
Cloak with a Lining p9
Then sew the other piece onto the front of the opposite side. And that’s it the cloak is finished!