Crafting Kit
Fabricate your Kit, Clothes, Props, & Related Items.
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Ok as suggested this is meant to discourse on teh minimum grab standards for females...........so again for those that know more then i in this subject...... .fer the lasses of the pub would this suffice? for said bare bones basic outfit chemise petticoat mantua stays stocking shoes cap , neckerchief, and apron ye ship's potter, Salty
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While Sawford made his bales a little more elaborately, and truly improved... The similarities matter more regarding resiliency. And having had made and used mine since 2016(ish?), outside of some good natural ging and mild staining, over regular use for those 6 or 7 years, I think it is safe to say the benefits to rewards of any potential extra steps for treating the canvas might be more effort than what it would be worth. But this would be a very worthy addition to the "Crafting Kit" section, as while many of us have made various versions of these over the years, this is one of the cooler takes on them I have seen.
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So I made my own and they rock. Check it out. The Blank The Template. I used this to trim the edges fairly even and straight. A little chalk and a template. You're set. Trimming Ahh, the trimmings. Hides a lot. Freashly steamed! The Finished product. Tada!! All in all about 6 hours for the 2 hats.
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There is an older thread but its outdated. Since there is a demand for information, sources and prices have changed a lot since the Covid era. I'm not going to maintain links (but will provide website name in parenthesis when possible). Will try to note the sources that might be more modern or not quite period (target is late 1600s thru early 1700s). Not promoting or recommending these sources. They are "for information only"... I would like to stress making your own kit is the most historic and economical option (if you are able) If you run across other sources please post them below and I'll add/edit appropriately to original post.. hat blanks: E…
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Good day! As the merchant, Mistress Mary Diamond, I have attended GAoP events from Utah to Maine, Wisconsin to the Florida Keys, for the last 14-odd years. I am happy to moderate Crafting Kit, and look forward to seeing all your exciting and inspirational work, as well as learning and sharing new skills, tips and tricks. I welcome your creativity, solutions, enthusiasm, and questions - we can all learn from one another. Be kind, patient and supportive, and please do let me know if I may be of any assistance. YHS, Mary Diamond
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Before I get any Hollywood Pyrates in a "huff"... I want to explain this thread. This thread is about what are the minimum acceptable garb standards to participate at an Authentic event. It has nothing to do with what someone wears to a Renaissance Faire, nor is it telling anyone how he or she has to play Pyrate. It is a discussion about Authentic events only. ********************************************************** Last year at PiP we talked about this... (NOTE: this only applies to what is now the 1729 Careening Camp) We want to have a period camp, but don't want to scare people away. It takes time to put together authentic garb. So far, we haven't set a mini…
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NOTE: There is an updated list on the second page on June 5th by Mission with the links fixed.... There are 32 pages in Plunder, this Index only goes back Jan. 2005 (page 15) There were a few threads that I did not include, these were the ones with something for sale, but no replys.... GENERAL CLOTHING/GARB THREADS My Costume project for PiP... ( New Golden Age of Piracy Patterns Pirate Costumes for Auction So ther I was sewing up some costumes New Simplicity pattern seamstress... pattern question Pirate Fashion Pyrate Clothing...help? Clothing for Seafarers wanted: a costumer Good Costume Making a pirate costume the easy way? Not exactly a pirate outfit…
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Clothing topics Common Sailor Clothes The Admiralty Slop Contracts My New Suit Fashion Conjecture Dissecting the seaman 1700-1705 Gentleman's suit What pirates wore... So if pirates dressed as ordinary seamen... Clothing Question What pirates REALLY wore. Dissecting GAoP costume Part 4: Pirate Party Dissecting GAoP costume Part 1: Reade and Bonny Gear What They Wore Help with Clothing Authentification Excellent Costume Resource Pyrate garb Clothing Coats and Jackets Sailor's Short Jacket Sailor Short Jacket Sailor's Jacket Pattern Ready to Order! Shoulder Knots Great Coat plus Baldric 1710-1715 Coat Pattern Shirts SHIRT INFO RE…
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Check here to learn different hand stitiching techniques. Class scheduled to begin January 8th. Really.
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Chairs are a necessity while making our way through a long day interacting with the public. Yet, even this greatly sought comfort can become quickly uncomfortable. Enter the humble cushion - highly recommended as an easy addition to your kit, it can double as a pillow at night. Examples below: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=9693229467434651&set=pcb.1062549781585864 https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O83235/dolls-cushion-unknown/ https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O355148/cushion/ Included image courtesy of Simon Fowler, 17th C Kitchen (first link above) Detail of a triangle corner chair with a pillow Title- A monk…
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Ahoy the ship (of craftiness!) I am starting the process of putting together a fully functional kit to be ready for an event this fall, and I am starting almost entirely from scratch. What I have from back in my “heyday” is either too ‘disney’, too small, or long gone. I thought it might be of interest to some to chronicle this as I go – both to share ideas, and also to get advice and input. This is going to be a combination of sewing projects, upcycling, and thrifting. I will probably be exploring fabric options and sourcing, trying to find a balance between authenticity and convenience/expedience, and doing this all in a relatively short amount of time. …
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While I have personally knotted up a few bottles, inspired by dear Willie Wobble, my method was unrefined. Sally Pointer, an extraordinary heritage hand skills educator, has created this lovely video on making a net bag. When time permits, I plan on making some shuttles and gauges. Enjoy!
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I've been working on kit the last month or so, but been pretty lazy about taking pictures of progress: - Made a bedroll I can throw down at the barracks or ?. Its mostly done save for some leather straps to secure the roll and maybe also to sling over the shoulder. Its basically an attempt to disguise my inflatable mattress inside a linen mattress cover. Add a wool blanket, leather strap and wallah! Between this and my hammock I should finally be covered. - Started a pair of period linen breeches. They are getting close, but still adjusting the pattern to make the fit comfortable. - Collecting/Building a traveling cook implement kit. Flying in and cooking p…
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Not frequently brought up, given the prioritization of the more visible bits of kit, but an interesting discussion with research: https://sarahabendall.com/2023/01/18/did-seventeenth-century-english-women-wear-drawers/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNaCWtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHqVKy4n2gCQZqqMEJpn2iMnopqmBjefSjlZ1Ds1NCKII6EEiHZPejBIpEfbx_aem_n-f4RO1uI_hgLNXVYJKl5Q
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Found this at my local thrift shop, a new shot glass maybe. ?
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While doing a little research, I came across this lovely mantua skirting method, which I thought I might share…
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For those of you looking to purchase historic reproduction buckles for your shoes ~ I am in discussions to have my Gentlemen of Fortune shoe buckles reproduced. The 2 pair I own were made from an original in his collection. The process will take several months, and I expect pricing to be in the $45 range, due to the expense of having a mold made. Only Brass available at this time, and the buckle will fit a 3/4” strap, as was typical for GAoP. Please do contact me if you are interested. YHS, Mary Diamond
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For everyone who has been put off by the increase in wood prices, there is a limited time opportunity… As JoAnn’s continues to liquidate their stock and store fixtures, they are also selling their upholstery roll fabric displays. The JoAnn’s in Arlington Heights, IL, is selling the 5’ long solid wood rods (1” thick - essentially a heavy, long broom stick) at 2 sticks for $6. I do not know if this is repeated at all JoAnn’s stores, but it is worth checking. Potential uses are limited only by your imagination - consider the following: - small tent poles - displays - tool handles - wheel spokes - small table/chair/bench legs - wal…
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Yet another option for the creative Pirate, which can be modified in so many ways (flame LEDs, in particular) - a Mary Rose lantern. http://www.oocities.org/firespiter/lantern/lantern.htm
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Somebody had asked about shoe buckles a while back, and I promised I would go into more detail, so here it goes. For GAoP, sailor shoes should have a narrow buckle. Shoe buckles start to come onto the scene in the 1660s, and were very small at that time. Period shoe buckles for GAoP can be the same size as knee buckles, and its my belief that shoe buckles are often mis-identified as knee buckles. First thing you have to do is get those big ass buckles on shoes of the Rev War period out of your mind, because they keep you from having a proper perspective on the evolution of the shoe buckle. Before I continue, here are the parts of the buckle: Now the buckle attach…
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I am trying to hand sew a snap sack. I found the pattern on a site www.thebuckskinners.com. I have sewn the top and bottom seam but I am confused on the side seam. How do do i fold it over and sew it flat?
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I found another one of these birch/maple bowls again at goodwill for like $2.49. This one was painted and had a handle (similar to the first one below). If you see them new online they are about $30 a piece. Cherry and walnut versions are about double that. It had been sitting around a couple weeks so off to the shop (my garage) where I sawed off the handle and then took it to the abrasive wheel to remove the paint. After thoroughly removing the paint, it was hand sanded to smooth it and rubbed with olive oil to keep from drying out. These bowls seem to disappear regularly even though I've saved a few. Maybe cause I give em away? After an inventory I still have …
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Ahoy from Tybee Island! Thank ye kindly for allowin' me to join this 'ere group. I am the Mate of a pirrrate who called himself "Shipwreck," who sailed on to heavenly seas a few years ago. This week would have marrrghked his 72nd voyage around the sun. In his earrrthly life, he collected all manner of things piratical and rarely left them as he received them. This 'ere attached article he wrote, which I recently dug out of the bottom of his sea-chest, is about one of his projects featuring a reproduction "Queen Anne" Pistol. He thought some of ye may be interested. He intended to submit it to "No Quarter Given," which in January 2000 featured his story about t…
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Decided I wanted a new color waistcoat. A little longer than the old one. Made this from some linen curtains found at Goodwill. Haven't decided on buttons yet...
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While looking for something else, I came across this, and thought it might be of interest - and perhaps use, with more research. The first article (from Blockade Runner) was the spur, the second article (from a specialty textile company) found after a brief search. https://www.blockaderunner.com/nlc/info.html#4 FIRE RETARDENT DRESSES My grandmother was a great story teller, and I vividly remember her story of a childhood friend who at the age of 9 years was burned to death. The child had been helping her mother attend to a wash pot of clothes boiling over an open fire in the yard as was the custom in the Tennessee backwoods in 1906. The child eased c…
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