Drafting a GORGEOUS 18th Century Cloak for Peak Winter Vibes! ❄

It's COLD outside, so let's brighten things up with a fast, easy 18th century cloak! These cloaks were ubiquitous in the 18th and 19th centuries, and are a great way to give your historical makes a warm, fashionable upgrade without spending a lot of time, effort, or money. In this video, I will walk you step-by-step through how to make this gorgeous 18th century cloak. First, we'll draft the pattern--and it's a very easy, beginner-friendly thing to draft--and then make the cloak, which took only a couple of days to complete! This is truly a fast and fabulous make. I love this cloak, and have gotten a lot of wear out of it since I made it last fall! It's become a staple in my historical wardrobe, and was a really awesome instant-gratification project to work on while I was buried in lobsters. Everyone needs a little red cloak in their arsenal to brighten up those drab winter days 🙃☃️ Chapters: 00:00 Drafting a gorgeous 18th century red cloak! 00:51 Drafting the pattern 02:34 Drafting the hood 03:25 Materials 05:31 Assembling the cloak 07:55 Fan-pleating the hood 09:48 Attaching the hood 12:37 The Reveal 13:55 Oo-de-lally! Socials: Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fantasticalfolliescostuming/ Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasticalfollies Support this channel by buying me a coffee 🧡☕: https://ko-fi.com/fantasticalfollies Sound effects by Zapsplat https://www.zapsplat.com/