LadyBrower

I didn't... I kinda "winged it" I made large gathers and tacked it down on the inside.... Lemme get some pictures for you.

well now... Lady Constance, your observation with the paintings is very interesting. Yes, for the most part, the more formal portraits were done sans headcovering, or with the most formal. As we've seen, the more upper-class the less was worn on the head. This is most likely because a woman of lower standing hand little more than her modesty to offer. In any case, most women would be required to wear a cap anytime she left her home. The "mob" cap (the drawstring thing-y) is not appropriate, but their were round caps, some with ruffles, some with more of a brim. There are about a billion cap styles to choose from. This page http://www.marquise.de/en/1700/howto/frauen/18hauben.shtml is very good. That site also has many paintings as well for reference. There is a book that I took from the library that I need to find again (I lost the paper where I jotted down the title!) that was full of paintings of common folk and women with caps. I actually happen to like this covering a lot, I just made one for myself. It's very handy for working. Anywho... It's hard to go off what you see at festivals because they are so often a mix of reenactors entertainers, spectators just wanting to have fun and everyone in between! But then again, you already know that! (It's funny this topic comes up, I'm sewing caps today... again! lol)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCEZ2m9o7vc

*blushes* I have a lot of great women to look up to here!

I would like some period knives for cooking... Also every-day things, combs hair-pins, tooth brushes, um... little things, that way if my bag comes spilling open, it isn't my bright pink toiletries that fall out. I agree I would like to see more gents in short jackets, but I am making some for my boys in some fashion or another so I worry not for them.

't was a good time to be sure. It was so nice of the musicians to come join us at the fire, and to educate us on ol' McDonald's charitable works with the disabled and high risk farm animals... The town was very accommodating, especially getting taken over by pirates as they were. I just wish I had found the ships.

Probably not... At least the ones I am thinking of. Especially, if as previously stated, they were stashed in sea chests. I know there are later examples (though I can't recall if there were any from our period) that were heavily embroidered. I would certainly kill my husband if he tarred any of my needlework! lol.

The lower items are sewing awls courtesy of the scarlet scarab... both ends hurt like the devil! Pins can sure be used as weapons and now I have to be very careful with that cleaver, my brother have become quite skilled in the art of sharpening and that thing is SHARP. I needs to make a sheath for it for certain. 'tis a dangerous item to be sure...

Recently sharpened, courtesy of my brother. =) I have a few other weapons in my sewing box and kitchen... but let them be a secret,

I'm working on my fontage now... It's well... Um... we'll see what happens.

knit wear is always nice... "There is some evidence for knitted men's undershirts (called waistcoats, but worn underneath the linen shirt) in the 17th and 18th centuries. The most famous example is the silk undershirt worn by Charles I to his execution in 1649. Several so-called 'Florentine Jackets' survive in various European collections, and there are references to them in period documents from the 17th through mid-18th centuries (Rutt, p. 81; Fashion in Detail by Avril Hart and Susan North, p. 184-5). These were knitted in five rectangular shapes (one for the back, two front pieces, and two sleeves) and shaped during assembly"(Riley) Riley, Mara, Mara Riley's Costume Site (http://www.marariley.net/). ©1997-2003.

Now, as usual, I could be wrong, but they are the same.. Chemise just comes from a french word. I believe it is also wear we get "Camisole" from. No matter, the garment in question, shift, chemise, camisole, shirt, are all just to go between the skin and outer garment. So no, I do not think there is any difference. As always... someone correct me if I am wrong...

Oh, I'd like to know how to dehydrate in the oven... I like your idea Callenish, of using the assortment for the base for soups and stews, would make dinner quite easy I would imagine. =)

Happy birfday!

I wish I could find where I found the info originally, but "we" found one recipe that called for spices (cinnamon and cloves mainly) lime juice, sugar and rum. I happen to like this recipe because the spices keep it well (Sean was drinking some that was at least two weeks old and said it only got better and that was without the rum!). It is absolutely delicious hot or cold.

Ebay, Monsieur... Ebay. Ms. Kate let me in on a little secret (sadly, I am not good at keeping them!) that ebay is a great place to find fabric.... So with her help I found this and several other chunks of wool for the Sean and Clint's Jackets. (She is a terrible influence on me, I find myself doing a great deal of shopping while chatting with her...) In any case, it cost less than 40 in fabric and probably only 3 hours in time thus far (the edges are unfinished) so if you are trying to save coin, I highly recomend making one. =) with the left overs you can stitch up a pair of mittens and maybe a hat.

bah. I don't know what to say about this, except that sometimes, it is just plain fun! I don't agree with using a bad accent at a reenactment, or using poorly typed words on a forum, but to type how you speak is not so bad, me thinks. I type " 'tis" a bit as I do tend to say it in "real life." and so on and so forth... But all in all, in some places I think it is just for fun so long as it doesn't get in the way of the conversation or what you are trying to say. But again, I do agree these made up accents/ bad have no real place at events.

Thank you, Mr. Callenish. And I might say you are quite pretty! =P

I made myself a cloak-y thing. I'm making wool mitts, the boys are getting wool jackets and breeches, wool stockings and I was thinking wool flannel undies for all would be nice and toasty. I read about a knit petticoat, but with over two-thousand stitches in the hem.... I am not yet that crazy.

The recent "sea bags" conversation inspired me to list mine (OKay, they are "snap-sacks") on ebay, so here's the link! http://cgi.ebay.com/...em=270435960231 I also have slops (these are just like the ones I made for Havana Ray): http://cgi.ebay.com/...=STRK:MESELX:IT Shifts: Hand sewn: http://cgi.ebay.com/...=STRK:MESELX:IT Hand finished: http://cgi.ebay.com/...=STRK:MESELX:IT Caps: http://cgi.ebay.com/...=STRK:MESELX:IT Haha.. alright, Sean played model, here's the shirt: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270435991927

This is the snap-sack I made for my boys, this one measures 25 inches long, 12 1/2 inches wide and has a 37 inch strap that I need to shorten.

Anyone Mention Sleepy Hallow yet? Oh, and some Mini Series that I like, courtesy of Sci-Fi (or now, "Sy fy" how ridiculous...) Dark Kingdom: rise of the dragon King, and Legend of Earthsea (based on the book(s) by Ursula LeGuin) Four Feathers is another good one, though it is, of course, later...

I feel like I could cry... There are not nearly enough of these ships in the world to have one be destroyed is devastating. :-( I have to say, the pictures of the fire are almost beautiful though, in a sad, macabre sort of way. Makes it easy to imagine how dangerous existence was on such a ship, and what the destruction looks like... So sad...

Mark, that is really interesting. Using those "fractions" it would be easy enough to figure out what size bag would be appropriate.

I just so happen to be in the market for such an item as a gift, but I don't appreciate your tone. I understand you may feel insulted, but please understand, it would seem many good pirates do not know who you are. Reputation is HUGE. Building a report with your clientele is very very important, particularly when you are asking money upfront for goods that are not in your possession. I will always buy from a friend over a stranger, even if it is exactly the same product and my friend has to ask more for it. It's like buying local- it's good for the community. As it was said, shipping is not the main concern, the product is. I don't care if I pay two dollars more than the actual shipping charge, the person shipping it out may have to travel to the post, pay for shipping materials, use their time, blah, blah blah... so they can have the two dollars. Really now, as long as the product is everything it was promised to be and to my satisfaction. You know, I am insulted by your tone. Now that I am thinking on it. I have been, and will surely be continuing to look for a firearm. It is a big, important purchase. As someone who really ends up working for about 2 dollars an hour (sewing) that $300 + that I am going to spend is a VERY big deal. I'm not going to skimp on the purchase and buy the first one I see that is a good price. Your first post on this forum was not very long ago, and I was looking before your arrival. Just because no one responded right away doesn't mean they were totally ignoring you. So please, be nice. The people on this forum are wonderful, loyal friends. This does not mean "cliquey" and that you are not going to get any business. What it means is maybe you will have better luck if you "hang out" participate in conversations, don't attack other sellers... you know... Have some fun and make some friends? Not that I can speak for anyone else, but this is simply my *humble* opinion.