That style is mostly military. Civilians could wear them but was mostly a military item. Civilians would be a little more common with a simple fold over and sewn.
Yes a ‘harder’ thinner blanket is great. Even an OD military can be dyed.
Where did you get your blank from, if I may ask? Also, does one need a liner?
Crazy Crow is less expensive and a good start. Although ‘costume’ they are in general average type clothing for the time.
Agreed. Especially fun to wear them to town when you go for groceries, or to the coffee shop. Fun to see how people react, who has the courage to say or ask something, and of course the kids either dig it or are terrified of it. It's good to push folks out of their comfort zone.
I used this tutorial (with a few slight adjustments) to make the leggings I am wearing in the photo below, also the frock I am wearing is from crazy crow with some dye adjustment by me. Their stuff isn't top of the line, but with a little adjustment it's more than passable.
Exactly what I did. I was fortunate and had a pair made by someone else that were pretty close to the right fit. I use these to create a pattern and then did as you suggest.
I wa at Ft Charters in November last year. Temps got down to freezing at night. I sleep on the ground and under blankets. I do cheat with my ground pad, that insulates a lot from the chilly soil.
Where is this tutorial? I like the look you’ve put together.
