Stashbusting - Sewing an Outlander Inspired 18th Century Short Cloak

Hello I’m Sophie. Welcome to the beginning of my sewing journey, come along with me through all the mistakes and seam ripping! And hopefully feel some solidarity that there are others bumbling their way through this hobby.

Follow me on Instagram to see what I’m currently working on-   / andsewitbegins_  

Due to some unfortunate or maybe actually fortunate circumstances I ended up with 1 yard of mustard colored yellow wool. Originally I hoped to make a pelisse out of 8 yards, but had to change my plans. Out of all the ideas given to me by the lovely folks on Instagram the idea stuck that I should make an 18th century short cloak. I realized that the reason I wanted a mustard yellow cloak is because of Claire’s gorgeous ensemble during the Paris past of Outlander. Mine will be much simpler and made out of wool instead of silk but still inspired by it. This will hopefully be a versatile piece in my historical wardrobe, and maybe even for time I want to history bound.

Disclaimer I am very much an amateur
sewist and make many mistakes and use questionable at best techniques

**this video was originally uploaded with a sound issue**


Materials Used:
Wool from Fabric.com
Silk ribbon from https://www.etsy.com/listing/70265135...
Frosted yellow silk taffeta from Renaissance Fabrics

Sewing Machine- Husqvarna Viking 100 that I bought used
Cutting Mat and Ruler- https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000B7...

Hood Reference Photo:
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collect...

Online Patterning Resources that Helped Me:
https://fashionthroughherstory.com/20...
http://koshka-the-cat.blogspot.com/20...
Video Demonstrating Fan Pleats: Hello I’m Sophie. Welcome to the beginning of my sewing journey, come along with me through all the mistakes and seam ripping! And hopefully feel some solidarity that there are others bumbling their way through this hobby.

Follow me on Instagram to see what I’m currently working on-   / andsewitbegins_  

Due to some unfortunate or maybe actually fortunate circumstances I ended up with 1 yard of mustard colored yellow wool. Originally I hoped to make a pelisse out of 8 yards, but had to change my plans. Out of all the ideas given to me by the lovely folks on Instagram the idea stuck that I should make an 18th century short cloak. I realized that the reason I wanted a mustard yellow cloak is because of Claire’s gorgeous ensemble during the Paris past of Outlander. Mine will be much simpler and made out of wool instead of silk but still inspired by it.

Disclaimer I am very much an amateur
sewist and make many mistakes and use questionable at best techniques

**this video was originally uploaded with a sound issue**

Materials Used:
Wool from Fabric.com
Silk ribbon from https://www.etsy.com/listing/70265135...
Frosted yellow silk taffeta from Renaissance Fabrics

Sewing Machine- Husqvarna Viking 100 that I bought used
Cutting Mat and Ruler- https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000B7...

Hood Reference Photo:
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collect...

Online Patterning Resources that Helped Me:
https://fashionthroughherstory.com/20...
http://koshka-the-cat.blogspot.com/20...
Video demonstrating Fan Pleats:    • Laughing Moon Pattern #135  

Music from YouTube Studio Library:
English Country Garden- Aaron Kenny
No. 9 Esthers Waltz- Esther Abrami
Night Snow- Asher Fulero
Bike Sharing to Paradise- Dan Bodan
Noir Et Blanc Vie- AnaCaptainslogue
No.7 Alone with my Thoughts- Esther Abrami
Summer Symphony Ball- Sir Cubworth
The Two Seasons- Dan Bodan
Invitation to the Castle Ball- Doug Maxwell

Music from YouTube Studio Library:
English Country Garden- Aaron Kenny
No. 9 Esthers Waltz- Esther Abrami
Night Snow- Asher Fulero
Bike Sharing to Paradise- Dan Bodan
Noir Et Blanc Vie- AnaCaptainslogue
No.7 Alone with my Thoughts- Esther Abrami
Summer Symphony Ball- Sir Cubworth
The Two Seasons- Dan Bodan
Invitation to the Castle Ball- Doug Maxwell