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Black and Purple Felt Cloak Part One (Back Post)

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Hi there, today I'm going to be putting up the photos from the Black and Purple Felt Cloak. I am not sure if it is possible to make a less historically accurate cloak, but I am open to the idea. That being said it is WARM, I have worn this thing in the dead of cold Michigan nights. I've even worn it to not historical events because I knew it would keep me warm. I love this cloak completely. The number one reason why this cloak is made of weird fabrics is because both of them were just lying around my house. I can no longer remember when I got them, or what they were for. List of tools used (To the best of my memory) Yard/Meter Stick Chalk Line (I love this thing SO much. Go buy one) Straight Pins Iron & Board I wholly recommend a dress form for this project but I understand the cost is prohibitive. Try looking at thrift or antique shops, I used the dress form here to help support the weight of this incredibly heavy project. The finished product: I...