But I really like the pleats! Most of my issues have been in the getting it to lay nicely when down, which the pleats don't seem to affect too much so I'm still soldiering on with them at this point...
*hugs* *sigh* One of those 'theoretically this would be so easy-and-quick projects', erh? I'm sure it will be gorgeous when it's done tho. :) We must be on the same wavelength. I'd also been infected by the 18th C outerwear virus and have been slowly working on my very first cloak. :) !! ()~
Gosh, that blue velvet one is gorgeous! I have no help for the hood, but plenty of sympathy and encouragement. They've never worked nicely for me, either, but with an amazing fabric like this, and the body of the wrap working so nicely, you have every right to want it to be perfect. Maybe just step away for a while, and let it stew in your mind. (((HUGS)))
But I do vote for fur trim. It's gorgeous and looks so luxurious, especially with that amazing fabric!
I loved reading about this project! I can’t wait to see your final result. I loved some of the images you shared. I especially like the green embroidered extent example. Just Beautiful!
In reference to the hood: When I was working on my daughter’s wedding dress I made the silk “cloak” from Fitting and Proper. I made it in a fine cream coloured wool with a silk dupioni lining. You can see images of it here - scroll down: http://dawnluck.livejournal.com/17441.html#cutid1
I don’t know if it will help but I really liked the pattern. I didn’t need to change much except length as the cloak was for someone much taller than my daughter. I can’t quite remember; I might have changed the shape of the bottom front as well. But perhaps this is the hood you’re looking for? If you don’t have the book, let me know.
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I'm sure it will be gorgeous when it's done tho. :)
We must be on the same wavelength. I'd also been infected by the 18th C outerwear virus and have been slowly working on my very first cloak. :)
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Yes indeed, the 2013 Pandemic of 18th Century Awesomeness is definitely here! :>
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But I do vote for fur trim. It's gorgeous and looks so luxurious, especially with that amazing fabric!
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In reference to the hood: When I was working on my daughter’s wedding dress I made the silk “cloak” from Fitting and Proper. I made it in a fine cream coloured wool with a silk dupioni lining. You can see images of it here - scroll down: http://dawnluck.livejournal.com/17441.html#cutid1
I don’t know if it will help but I really liked the pattern. I didn’t need to change much except length as the cloak was for someone much taller than my daughter. I can’t quite remember; I might have changed the shape of the bottom front as well. But perhaps this is the hood you’re looking for? If you don’t have the book, let me know.
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