My attempt at an anorak

**atrane21** · 01-16-2014, 20:12

Saw some cool looking anoraks and wanted to try and make one. I had a military surplus wool blanket laying around so I started cutting and sewing. Still need to trim the length and add a front hoodie style pocket.

Heres the blanket cut before sewing

Sewed up before hood attached. The bottom is tucked under its actually a lot longer!

Heres the current full length.

And the hood is on!

**Ratdog** · 01-16-2014, 20:57

Looking good.
Lots of options to add details like pockets, drawstrings and the like.
I need to track down some wool and make one.

**atrane21** · 01-16-2014, 21:03

Yeah those are the next steps. This is far as I got tonight, took about 3 hours for this.
My surplus wool blanket worked great. Going to try and find more to make another.

**the_lorax** · 01-17-2014, 07:49

Nice work! Started making one myself yesterday. Ratdog, if you have a harbor freight nearby their wool blend blankets (80% wool/20% poly) are on sale for $8 and regular price is only $10 so cheap material to try out a design.

**nothermark** · 01-17-2014, 09:29

Looks good! Try it before you shorten it!

**FireInMyBones** · 01-17-2014, 09:35

Well done! I keep one of those blankets in my car at all times. Saved my butt a few times. I like the simplicity of the pattern. Again, nice job.

**atrane21** · 01-17-2014, 09:36

I had it on for a while at full length it's just way to long. i'm going to shorten it a bit and add some shock cord around the bottom so it can be tightened up a little if needed. This is basically my test run. I'm hoping to get some new ideas to try on my next one!

**mbiraman** · 01-17-2014, 10:30

Good job. The good thing about the extra length is it keeps your upper leg warm and also allows your butt to sit on something when seated.

**atrane21** · 01-17-2014, 10:32

yeah i don't plan on cutting it super short. i'm thinking about mid to upper thigh.

**atrane21** · 01-17-2014, 18:34

Well did some finishing touches tonight. Turned out pretty good I think, especially for my first big fabric welding job.

Front pocket welded on and shock cord around the bottom.

Inside the pocket has 2 smaller pockets and a d ring to attach things to.

I think im done for now. Might add something to close the hood and sleeves a little but still thinking how I want to do it.