Wilde Realms

Westfell — Soft Kit on a Shoestring

Riding-ready layers, wind-worn accents, and practical travel storage.

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Build Guides

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The Westfell Look (at a glance)

Half-cloaks, plaited belts, travel sashes, muted and sun-faded tones.

What style of clothing do they wear?

  • Nomad practicality: sturdy trousers, tunics, short cloaks.
  • Plaited/corded details: belts, hair wraps, ties.
  • Serviceable wear: visible mending, reinforced knees/elbows.
  • Travel storage: sashes with pockets, bottle nets.

UK Sourcing — Fabrics

  • Charity shops: cargo trousers for patches/pockets.
  • Dunelm/Abakhan: canvas, drill, blanket wool.
  • eBay UK: cotton cord, toggles, webbing.

UK Sourcing — Notions

  • Soft rope/paracord (not rigid), bias tape, D-rings.
  • Recycled wool blankets (wash & felt lightly).

Core Patterns (SVG) — with guides

Riding Half-Cloak

  • Time: ~1.5–2 h
  • Cost: £
  • Difficulty: Easy

Materials & tools

  • 1.5–2 m wool/blanket
  • Toggle/cord
  • Bias (optional)

1) Riding Half-Cloak

Half-Cloak Quarter-circle; shorter radius for mobility. Neck radius ~7 cm
Shorter radius = better arm movement.

Process

  1. 1. Cut two quarter-circles with shorter radius for mobility; join straight edges.
  2. 2. Cut a small neck circle; test; enlarge slowly.
  3. 3. Hem or bias the edges; add tie/toggle at throat.

Plaited Cloth Belt

  • Time: ~30–45 min
  • Cost: £
  • Difficulty: Easy

Materials & tools

  • Three long strips of sturdy fabric
  • D-rings (optional)
  • Thread

2) Plaited Cloth Belt

Plaited Belt Three strips braided; ends secured. Braid the three strips
Use blanket/canvas offcuts; braid firmly.

Process

  1. 1. Cut/tear three long strips; fold edges inward and stitch for strength.
  2. 2. Braid tightly to length; stitch or knot ends.
  3. 3. Finish with D-rings or a simple knot closure.

Fabric Bottle Net

  • Time: ~30–45 min
  • Cost: £
  • Difficulty: Easy

Materials & tools

  • Cotton tape/strips
  • Thread
  • Small toggle

3) Bottle Net (fabric)

Fabric Bottle Net Strip grid gathered at top with strap/loop attachment. Gather cord / toggle Loop/strap
Stitch intersections; gather top around bottle; add belt loop or strap.

Process

  1. 1. Cut multiple equal strips; form a grid by stitching intersections.
  2. 2. Gather top to fit bottle neck; add toggle/loop.
  3. 3. Attach long strap or belt loop.

Role Variants & Outfit Recipes

Outrider

  • T-tunic + reinforced trousers; half-cloak.
  • Plaited belt; travel sash with pockets.

Alt: Hooded scarf instead of cloak.

  • Short over-tunic with side vents; arm wrap bracers.
  • Soft bottle net; cloth gear covers.

Alt: Knee/seat patches on trousers.

  • Half-cloak with contrast border; tabard with herd marks.
  • Plaited hair wraps; cord tassels.

Alt: Shoulder message tube (cloth) with tie-downs.