Just sew sew.....

[le Voyageur 72]

Been working on the official "uniform" of our Venture Crew.

Decided to add a voyageur's short capote for winter use, which is now about 2 to 3 hours away from completion.

Was able to get some great wool blankets from Sierra Trading Post for less than 20 each (white with blue stripes).

1 1/2 blankets, plus a Eagle capote pattern (from Smoke and Fire) along with some notes and photos has turned out a pretty good looking blanket coat.

Changed the sitching a bit to make the seams more bombproof (herring bone on the raw edges, backed up with a running stich; on the hood, back stiches).

Will add two homemade tassels later on for a bit of decoration....there's enough left overs from the blankets to make shoe pacs for the mocs, plus tuques, and mittens so nothing goes to waste. Next up, shirts...

[frank10 12]

Photos, we need photos! Please share.

[le Voyageur 72]

 

Not computer savy enough to post photos...but, here's a site that you might find interesting...

 

http://www.inquiry.net/outdoor/winger/gear/capote.htm

 

Maybe some folks will get inspired to make some of their own gear for this upcoming winter...besides, it's kinda neat running around in the woods with homemade gear that works better than the mass produced stuff...

 

As an aside, if you decide to make a capote, order a pattern from Track of the Wolf, it'll save time, money, and material...

[le Voyageur 72]

 

 

Try this link (just no way to edit typos on this forum...)

 

http://www.inquiry.net/outdoor/winter/gear/capote.htm