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Speaking of Cloaks...

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I'm in need of one.....

It would be for Lycaelon of course. And I need specific things...

But, I also need it as cheap as I can get it too. So yeah. I have my measurements already too.

Length: 63 inches.
Shoulder: 21 inches.
Arm: 30 inches.

I want the cloak thinger to be made out of warm material. Color black of course.. I want dark red trim all around every edge. The arms I want to be fairly large (like a wizard..) And a button closed pocket in each cuff. I would like a cowl (sp?) not a hood. And I would like one pocket over each hip, and on the inside over the chest, each side. I would also like the cloak to have dark red lining on the inside as well. And I also have a symbol I would like put on the back of the cloak, but that can be done later.

If anyone is willing to do this for a fair price, let me know.

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Yes, I you already talked to me once about your cape. I have not probile doing one for you!
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How much do you think it would cost to make tha cloak for me?

I also have the symbol chosen and drawn too. Basically its an Ankh, but its really cool looking.
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I am willing to work with you on a price. Let me know what you can do. ok.
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I am willing to work with you on a price. Let me know what you can do. ok.
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Holy crap.. Triple post! -dies-

Well, I'm willing to pay for all the materials of course. And your time spent on it. 30 to 50 sounds reasonable to me. (since at the store just a simple cloak (a good on one) costs 70... price gouging SOBs)
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Post by Onyksi Rin'oviryn »

the fabric alone will cost more than that. just so you know.

i'm not the sewing queen that marie is, but i know the price of fabric.
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Post by Kalphoenix »

It really does depend on the fabric though, and how big you want the cloak.
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-shrugs-


I dont know the prices of the fabric, so yeah...
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just an FYI

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Seamstress charges are often 20-25$ per hour. If you already have material and pattern, (with your trim and extra pockets) you are probably looking at 4-8 hours of work for a custom cloak.

A 'fair' price from a seamstress for custom work of this kind could easily be 150-200. Not including materials.

Just an FYI - custom work can often be costly, so if you estimate is higher than you expected do not be too surprised. As an alternative - consider buying a simple black cloak after the holliday and having the pockets and trim added. That would take considerably less time, and save you on material costs.
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