This is an example of a hooded cloak.  The cloak is 'shouldered', that is it has a seam following the line of the shoulder, which means the weight of the fabric doesn't drag over to your back every time you move.  Size is 'one size fits all'.   Length ca… more »

This is an example of a shouldered hood.  Size is 'one size fits all'.  This can be made to your specifications in terms of Fabric (heavy fabric such as cotton drill, faux suede or corderoy sits well on the shoulders unlined.  flimsy fabric such as si… more »

This is an example of a shouldered hood.  Size is 'one size fits all'.  This can be made to your specifications in terms ofNumber of shoulder layers (1 to 3, the one photographed has 2)Fabric (heavy fabric such as cotton drill, faux suede or corder… more »

Fabric pouches with drawstring closure:  these can be made to your specifications in terms ofsizegeneral shape (square, oblong, pointed, rounded)fabriclined or unlineddrawstring material (ribbon, upholstery cord, leather cord, bootlace, etc)… more »

Sometimes I think the old days were simpler. I have to point out, to be fair, I was born in the late seventies.  This is not going to be a 'things were better in the war' post.  My childhood, on a scale of one to ten, if judged with an unbiased eye, wo… more »