Hunting Cloak

[huntin_sparty]

My 7th grade home econ teacher would be proud.  The folks on here always coming up with clever things frequently inspire me.  I made a quiver last year.  This year some eastern tribe pucker toe mocasins from deer hide I had.

 

But then got really inspired and wanted to try a hunting cloak.  (Fred and Theresa you are very safe!)  Still some work to be done but almost there before October.

 

 
Weve got a lot of red oaks here so for reinforcement for my fasterner area.  Going to use antler toggles I think.
 
I am going to have a slit in the back left side (I am right handed) for the bow bottom to slip through without lifting up the back.  Its going to be a stick tight briar magnet but real happy with the pattern and shape in breaking up human outline.  Also the hood is great for shadowing my face. Season better start before I start making dresses for my daughter!!      
Thanks
Andrew

[Mike Vines]

Sweet job Andrew.  Why didn't you wear the shoes to Land O Lakes last weekend?

I really like the Cloak you made.

[Gen273]

cool!!! I like it.

[huntin_sparty]

Originally posted by Mike Vines:
Sweet job Andrew.  Why didn't you wear the shoes to Land O Lakes last weekend?

I really like the Cloak you made.

Thanks Mike, I didnt wear em cause I didnt want to slip and break something to interfere with shooting.  The natives must be more sure footed than me.  Thanks for having me out to shoot great club and shoot!

[Jake Fr]

thats cool where did you get your wool material at i would like to make a hoody and a vest. good job on your cloak and shoes

[Mike Vines]

I drew the first week to hunt out there.  Can't wait for the opportunity.  To me, it was like hitting the lotto when they pulled my name out first.

[huntin_sparty]

Originally posted by Jake Fr:
thats cool where did you get your wool material at i would like to make a hoody and a vest. good job on your cloak and shoes

Johnson woolen mills, thanks

[huntin_sparty]

Originally posted by Mike Vines:
I drew the first week to hunt out there.  Can't wait for the opportunity.  To me, it was like hitting the lotto when they pulled my name out first.

Thats great starts off the season nicely!  Wish I could get out and chase some bunnys this weekend with you.  Ive got to go to my wife's friends birthday party, hopefully they will have the Spartan ND game on at least!

[Jake Fr]

hey thanks for that info

[GingivitisKahn]

Great work!  I've been flirting with that idea for some time now.  For camouflaging a man's shape without interfering with the bow, a cloak really makes sense.

Can we see some action shots?

[huntin_sparty]

Originally posted by GingivitisKahn:
Great work!  I've been flirting with that idea for some time now.  For camouflaging a man's shape without interfering with the bow, a cloak really makes sense.

Can we see some action shots?

Thanks, yep when I finish, I want to rig something (elastic loop maybe) that will allow me to shoot with the cloak still providing break up versus just flipping it back and sticking out my arm.

[StanM]

Looking forward to pics with you wearing it and showing it's use.  Like the idea  

[TommyBoy]

Heh, heh, I did that too back in '92. I used a tiger stripe cotton outer shell with a wool interior. Very warm and the camo works well.  And I thought I was the only one weird enough to do it! Glad to see I'm in good company. If I think about it, I try to photograph it tomorrow night.

[Mudd]

   

[uglyjake]

Very Nice.  I would like to try to make one myself.

[huntin_sparty]

Originally posted by TommyBoy:
 I used a tiger stripe cotton outer shell with a wool interior.  

Did you like the tiger stripe camo or was it for use tailgating at Mizzu Tiger games?
   
"And I thought I was the only one weird enough to do it! Glad to see I'm in good company."

My wife jokes with me if I am going to start being a Lord of the Rings reinactor on the weekends!
"If I think about it, I try to photograph it tomorrow night."
Look forward to it

[TommyBoy]

Heh, heh, that WOULD be a good alternative use for it!  I'll get pictures tomorrow night. Tonight is anniversary night, so I think I need to be on my best behavior.

[straitera]

Killer stuff A. I want one! Maybe we can trade out or cash. Let me know. Thanks for the pix.