From 845626fd22f03f5003341613607cccd63624a054 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Elena ``of Valhalla'' Grandi <valhalla@trueelena.org>
Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2024 17:40:04 +0200
Subject: Finished instructions for the hood scarf

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--- a/source/contemporary_unisex/headwear/hood_scarf/index.rst
+++ b/source/contemporary_unisex/headwear/hood_scarf/index.rst
@@ -1,15 +1,15 @@
 Hood Scarf
 ==========
 
-.. figure:: hood_scarf.jpg
+.. figure:: hood_scarf_front.jpg
    :align: center
 
 .. only:: html
 
    .. contents::
 
-For all of your post-apocalyptic needs, a pattern for a very simple
-hood-scarf.
+For all of your post-apocalyptic (or cosplaying) needs, a pattern for a
+very simple hood-scarf.
 
 This is a zero-waste pattern, resulting in a square hood.
 
@@ -24,8 +24,8 @@ Materials
 Fabric
 ^^^^^^
 
-* 70 - 80 cm of a light to mid weight fabric; wool or linen are good
-  choices.
+* 70 - 80 cm of a light to mid weight fabric; wool, silk or linen are
+  good choices, on a scale from cold to warm weather.
 
 Two scarves of the same size, at least 30 cm wide and 120 cm long can
 also be used: in this case there won't be a need to hem the long edges.
@@ -33,7 +33,8 @@ also be used: in this case there won't be a need to hem the long edges.
 Notions
 ^^^^^^^
 
-* Sewing thread to match the fabric.
+* Sewing thread to match the fabric;
+* optional: thicker thread to make a thread bar.
 
 Pattern
 -------
@@ -51,17 +52,29 @@ keeping the selvedges.
 Instructions
 ------------
 
+.. figure:: 0101-top_seam.jpg
+   :align: center
+
 Put the two pieces right sides together and sew one short edge with a
 running backstitch (by hand) or by machine. Press open.
 
 .. tip::
 
+   .. figure:: 0102-curved_seam.jpg
+      :align: center
+
    Optionally you may want to curve down the seam a little towards the
-   back.
+   back to avoid a sharp point.
+
+.. figure:: 0103-hemming_sides.jpg
+   :align: center
 
 Hem the long sides: fold them down twice towards the wrong sides, sew
 with a hemstitch by hand or topstitch by machine.
 
+.. figure:: 0104-whipstitching_back.jpg
+   :align: center
+
 Fold the scarf in half, right sides together; starting from the top
 measure the width of the scarf and whipstitch the back seam for that
 length.
@@ -77,8 +90,27 @@ length.
    Before finishing this last seam with a knot check the hood for fit,
    and if necessary adapt its lenght.
 
+.. figure:: 0105-thread_bar.jpg
+   :align: center
+
 Optional but recommended: a short distance from the end of the back
-seam, make a thread bar between the two free sides.
+seam, make a thread bar between the two free sides to reinforce the weak
+point at the end of the seam.
+
+Gallery
+-------
+
+.. figure:: hood_scarf_back.jpg
+   :align: center
+
+   The scarf worn as in the opening picture, seen from the back.
+
+.. figure:: masked_hood_front.jpg
+   :align: center
+
+   To keep the scarf wrapped around the face like this I've used two pins at
+   around cheek height and one around shoulder height on my left (right
+   side of the picture).
 
 See Also
 --------
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