The most important step when making your own ranch at home is time
The pattern recommends using Alpaca Fine Wool (from Purl Alpaca Design own herd of Alpacas, how cool is that!) but sadly I find Alpaca wool quite itchy

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Underneath Im wearing a Dore corset, long bustle, bustle petticoat, and bum pad
The cape also adds an element of surprise to your dress, especially when it comes to your entrance or exit from the ceremony or reception