IT'S DONE! (big grin)

What is, my precious? The mystery project? Yes precioussssss, yes. We're very smart, very witty, we knows it's done!
Da da da.....

IT'S THE FELLOWSHIP CLOAK!!!!!

So for the instructions, I used the amazing and wonderful and detailed instructions over at alleycatscratch.com (acs) and if you're making one too, I suggest using their website. It's probably the best you'll find. For the fabric, I used a $3 per yard stretch knit from walmart (of all places! but really, their sewing dept. rocks) which is a lovely silvery-grey color. It shimmers when it is moved or the wind blows it. For the clasp, I ordered a lg hook&eye closure from ward's 5&10 online store (the only place I could find the right kind of clasp mentioned at acs.)

I basically just followed their instructions, and it turned out wonderful. The only thing is, if you're using an old bed sheet to make a pattern with like they suggest, DON'T USE A FITTED SHEET. And yes, I speak from experience. The elastic gets in the way and sorta defeats the purpose of a pattern. Anywho, it turned out fine so that's what matters.

Another thing. I got the leaf clasp off eBay for $6 and it's really good quality. Don't buy the plastic ones, they look cheap and cost as much as mine, which is completely metal with shiny green enamel and silver metal veins. So ya, just look till you find a good-quality pin. The leaf just pins over the closure, so no stress is out on it.

So I'm totally wearing this for halloween. I have a whole Frodo costume put together, but I won't reveal that until the official dress-like-a-character-from-The Lord of the Rings-without-getting-weird-looks day......... Er, I mean halloween. But hey, basically the same thing, right?