Alcega: Full-Circle Cloak

singlewoolcloak Silk cloak. This pattern takes 4 5/8 of a yard of 22 inch wide fabric.
The herreruelo was a simple day cloak accessory. It is theorized that it was self-lined and was truly only a half cloak. After measuring the fulness that is shown in paintings of this style, I have found the half-circle style to be less common.

Red silk herreruelo cloak

Made by Mathew Gnagy

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Herreruelo cloak of silk. There is a large piecing in this piece that corresponds to the piecing in the draft. This full circle cloak was cut from only 3 yards of fabric, 60″ wide.


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Mathew Gnagy

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