So I just started going to Ren Fests, and I fell in love with them. I am currently working on a costume, and it is kind of a musketeer costume. I have the boots, a long doublet and belt and hat, but I feel like I need something a little morem
So I was looking into a shoulder cape, but I can't find any rough patterns for one, and I don't know if it will be too much. What do you guys think?
Dunno what you mean by shoulder cape, but googling "musketeer cape pattern" produced quite a few patterns, both free and nominal cost.
A simple cape is nothing more than a circle with a hole for the neck. Add some sort of closure to the top of it and you are done. For your purposes, you shouldn't need more than 2 yards of fabric to make one. (You might want to get 2 of a wool and 2 of a linen if you want to make it lined).
I found that the old pin, string and chalk method works very well for basic cloaks-this method is very easy and only restricted by the fabric width.
Here's an easy one-for elves and hobbits, but the same idea... :)
http://www.alleycatscratch.com/lotr/makingem/Patterns/Cloaks.htm
Takes about 3-4 hours to make, depending on interruptions.
I have never paid more than $20.00 for materials for a cloak (using fleece and cotton twill for lining) and average around $10-$15 for fabric on sale.
You will pay around $80-$180+ depending on the vendor, location and quality at faire for a basic unadorned wool cloak. As easy as this is to make, DIY and save your $$ for some good quality garb.
There is a bunch of stuff on this site:
http://www.theweebsite.com/sewing/index.html
I actually used the pattern for a gored cloak!
Do not get wrapped up in the misspellings, just read it as it is written! Good luck!