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I've been meaning to make myself a cloak for a while now, but I don't know where to get the fabric. I've seen some great heavy weight wool cloaks for sale at my local faires, but have never seen that weight fabric at my local stores (only suiting). I'm fine with buying online, but have no idea what to look for in terms of numbers. Does anyone have advice on fiber, weights, and/or places to buy online? 100% wool is best, obviously, but if anyone has any experience with blends, that's okay too.

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lady_myfanwy

Try hamiltondrygoods.com. They are a supplier for civil war re-enactment. But, they have a wonderful selection of wool. I got wool flannel from there to make a full circle cloak. It is to-die-for. Cherry red, which I know isn't period. But, you know, I love it. LOL And, it is wool, soooo... I got it. My husband has the same thing in black. That was several years ago, so I have no idea what they have now. But, they have a lot more than what is on their site. You could try emailing them if you don't see something you like. And, I know the quality is good. They are local to me and I have several friends who have gotten stuff from them, aside from myself.

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maco

Yes, this. I got my coating weight wool from them for like $12/yd. I made a full-circle cloak, and that took 6yd. Yes, it's heavy if you have it slung over your arm to carry, but wearing it, I don't really feel it. It can handle snow just fine, though.