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In lugnet.build.minifigs, Jeff Johnston writes:
> Messing around at my local WallyWorld, I discovered a pretty inexpensive
> option for making capes, without the fraying problem that most normal
> fabric encounters. They were selling square-foot pieces of variously
> coloured felt for 20c each. These make an ideal cape (when cut to size
> of course) - it looks like a very heavy, warm woolen cloak, perfect for
> travelers and such.
>
> Pictures will follow at some point.
>
> J
>
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hey, jeff ~
i know exactly what you're talking about. ;-) i was able to get some of
this same felt, and it's wonderful! i was very impressed with it's
durability and color matches to lego. i loaded up on sheets in all the
colors, especially, an off-white (antique white) and dark grey for castle
period ship sails. also, consider using the wagon cover from #6716 ~
weapons wagon as pattern to make covered wagons for gypsies and farmers.
also, little blankets for mini-fig beds.
later ~ craig~
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