Landsknecht Cloak

[hsifeng]

For those out there with a better grasp of basic pattern shapes in the 16th C - any thoughts on what the basic 'cloak' shape is in these images?

Comments

[bedpimp]

I'm thinking square or rectangular based on the second picture. 60" fabric, draped and folded.

The trim gives the illusion of angles < 90 degrees.

I'm pretty sure we could figure out the lay in about 15 minutes with a couple large safety pins/kilt pins and a wool blanket.

60"x60" fabric

Fold 20"down at the top

Center fabric on back of neck with the 20" on top, facing back

Drape center down arms

Pin at the neck

20" fold might double as a hood

Reminds me a lot of how I used to wear the my great kilt on cold/rainy days.

[bedpimp]

Quick and dirty. Not enough light and too many layers of wool, but this should give you an idea of what I was describing (like you really need *my* help) ;-)

[hsifeng]

I think that is a good start actually! We can build on that. Worst case we'll end up with a couple of variations!

[bedpimp]

You know, it's not much different than Hans Sanchez from the event this weekend.

I knew it looked familiar!

[hsifeng]

A little more fitting, a bit more trim and some details and we're there!