Tailored Cloak

[E-Beth]

I've had this project in mind for a few months. Finally got around to it.
This is the second version. Just a few more changes and I'll be happy with it.

MarkTwoComposite by elizabethyoung2, on Flickr

The welts ended up at slightly different heights.
I don't have the right shade of blue to do the buttonholes tonight, so the buttons are all pinned in place.
Except for the buttons on the ends of the welts; they're stitched down. So, of course, now I want them on the other end of the welts.
And, speaking of welts, the welts have already been moved once farther to the side seam, but I think I want them even farther from the center of the cloak.
I used white for the arm slits (giant bound buttonholes). Should have used some blue instead. Oh well. That's why I make these trial garments.
The lining I chose was salvaged from a skirt I made many years ago. The lining is some horrible slippery polyester crepe that stretches out of shape as soon as you touch it. Not using it again.

[Trethowan]

Wow, this is beautiful. I love that shade of blue and the detailing is superb. Nicely done!

[Eseme]

Lovely look, I like the tailoring. I agree that the welts could be further from center - perhaps model on a smaller doll.

Eseme

[E-Beth]

Thanks, everyone! Feedback from another forum has encouraged me to try the welts a bit lower and angled the other way! We'll see how that goes.

[zirconmermaid]

The capes I had like that one had the welts almost up and down. Looks really good, you do wonderful work!

[E-Beth]

Thanks, zirconmermaid!