Explorer Cloak (Buttons and Blueprints)

The Explorer Cloak is a woven outerwear garment with inset sleeves and lots of options. The unique design is perfect for cool weather and all bodies. The size range is 00 - 44+. Check out our video on alternative closure options (no button holes).

Options include:

• Collar
• Standard Hood
• Cloak Hood
• 3/4 Length Sleeve
• Long Sleeve, with or without ribbing cuffs
• Calf Length
• Thigh Length
• Optional Full Bust Front Pieces

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Recommended Fabric: wovens, softshell, boiled wool, low/no stretch sweatshirt fleece, melton cloth, etc. Ribbing or structured knits with at least 5% spandex/Lycra necessary for cuffs. 

Print Options: Letter/A4, A0 (copy shop) - both with layers

Projector Friendly File: Yes

Seam Allowance: 3/8" included

Pattern Piece Features:

• Trimmed and trimless page assembly
• Rectangular band/cuff pattern pieces included, as well as cut chart to save paper
• Lengthen/shorten line

Tutorial Features:

• Size Chart: 31 - 71" full bust, 33.5 - 73" hip (imperial measurements only)
• Finished measurements chart
• Instructions for grading between sizes and shortening/lengthening
• Assembly layout and pages to print chart
• Detailed tutorial with illustrations (stitching lines illustrated)