I sew my own designs for a hobby, and I'm trying to make some pirate things. I was wondering if anyone could help with a bit of difficulty I'm running into...
Firstly, boots. I read that in Pirates of the Caribbean, the boots weren't actual boots per se, just leather shoes with the upper part strapped on under the heel, spats I think they're called.
So I'm considering buying a pair of cheap leather shoes, some leather remnants and making my own.
I was wondering if anyone had any tips on patterns or advice on sewing with (soft) leather? And on altering the colour of the base shoes to match the upper part.
Secondly, if anybody could poke me towards a pattern for a coat that could easily be altered to be piratey it would be muchos appreciated.
:)
If anyone else needs a wee bit o help with a sewing project I might be able te help though I'm not very good.
Apologies if there be another thread like this, I skimmed down the list and if there was I missed it. x