Wrap tool quietly at first (5)
I believe the answer is:
shawl
'wrap' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
'tool quietly at first' is the wordplay.
'tool' becomes 'awl' (awl is a kind of tool).
'quietly' becomes 'sh'.
'at first' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'awl' put after 'sh' is 'SHAWL'.
(Other definitions for shawl that I've seen before include "Covering for baby" , "It covers the head and shoulders" , "Loose garment for head or shoulders" , "mantle" , "Baby's wrap" .)