madPete

I like the looks of that shirt!

Can't tell if that is the cuff or the collar, but cuffs were actually narrow on men's shirts like 1 to 1 1/2 inches wide. just for reference.

I have no clue on womens clothing...

working on a couple pair of slops now...

These are a heavier material (10oz linen) than I've used before.

Yummy ? oh, I forgot... You are on a road trip LOL

I reworked one of the stools and made another...

The dark one use to be the thick round one, sorta natural color with Pine seat/oak legs...

and the hexagon is the new one I just made, Pine seat/Birch legs.

These will be shipped to ft Gaines for the event. Might even add one to the auction!

We are planning a Potluck for Saturday night prior to the Auction before the Mast.

Potluck will be for the whole camp, i.e. anyone who wants to join in.

So far we have:

Vegetable stew (Mercury cook crew)

Chicken and "Flinglings" Dumplings (Fayma and Anne Marie)

Queen cakes (Fayma and Anne Marie)

Stynky's Rice (Stynky)

Potatoes, sweet corn to toast on the coals (Mercury Crew)

Sloppy Joe (Chaos Carol)

Pea soup (Michael Bagley)

Apple Crisp (Fayma and Anne Marie)

Chilled Fruit Salad (DIosa)

5) Firearms

I hesitated on this one, since I'm light on details for this event. I'm flying and am already overloaded with camp gear and extra stuff we need for cooking, so I've punted on Black powder weapons this time around.  But here goes.

For those flying in, there will be some black powder available. Chris is local and has offered to sell us a couple cans so we dont have to transport. Its for small arms quantities only, sorry cant help on the cannons. If needed, we can organize a rolling party for cartridges.

Speaking of cannons, there will be several cannons on site and opportunities to fill cannon crews. So if thats somethign you are interested in by all means find the cannons and ask if they need crew.

I'm not familiar with the procedures at this specific event. They are not subject to the state park regulations like Fort Taylor since they are run by the city of Dauphin Island. Having said that, I would be prepared for weapons inspections and safety rules once we get there.  We always want to be safe and no accidents. I would plan on paper cartridges regardless.

There is a thread from earlier years in the Armory regarding  flying with firearms. Hardcase, TSA lock, no powder and must declare when checking in. I can't comment further as I dont know what if anythign has changed in the last couple years. Remember for those replica weapons... If it looks like a gun it will be treated as such. So probably best to follow same regulations and declare it.

Traveling with weapons thread

Knives, swords etc must also be in hard cases and checked baggage when Flying

Nice Job!

5 hours ago, TudorSmith said:

Ok but of I had a period Georgian piece I'd be tempted to drink from it even knowing there could be lead in it.

 

My piece is older, pre official lead ban, but only 1950s probably, but it's officially stamped as leadless English pewter, and from what I understand the English pewterers guild don't play lol. 

 

In non mug related updates,

all button holes on jacket front are done. Just need to put on buttons and holes at the cuffs. Easy to get done this weekend as I'm going (kid free nonetheless) to an event and expecting a decent amount of 'sewing around the fire " time.

 

The event is a medieval one, and as I was prepping for it I couldn't help but look at my 16th century German Hemd and think "maybe underneath the stays and jacket you'd pass for an 17-18th cent shirt???" But the highly noticeable smocked collar just laughed at me lol

 

 

Wow! - thats above my pay grade!

Easy to make from a yard of lightweight linen. just hem the edges!

In the interest of being prepared, there is talk that the island is warm in mid september. So come prepared

https://weatherspark.com/y/13100/Average-Weather-in-Dauphin-Island-Alabama-United-States-Year-Round

We will be monitoring the weather conditions for storms and hurricanes prior to and during the event, so keep this in mind since it is Hurricane season in September. Best to plan hotels, flights, rental cars with options to cancel or change.

Actually I'm thinkg lets get a sliced ham, and have leftovers for Saturday potluck. Still Ragoo and salt Pork!

I measure and mark each location and cut the button hole slightly larger than the button. Then stitch the button holes. When complete, I take the handle of a butter knife and rub the buttonhole to smooth out the threads and flatten it. As you can see I've had lots of practice over the years. There's been a few videos since I started that look like they would help a beginner make uniform button holes. But theres no substitute for experience.

4 hours ago, Picaroon Lagoon said:

While I have not personally used these shoes they received a very good review from ‘The Crewe of the Fancy’ 

http://www.re-enactment-shoes.co.uk 

Another shoe supplier! Excellent

8. Volunteer! and Share what you can

We're all in this event together, if you enjoy these events, help make them successful!

• Sometimes there are duty rosters and sign-up sheets, for ice delivery, trash, firewood, etc.. Sign up and help!

 If there are not, take it upon yourself to volunteer. You meet new people, spread the cheer and generally become part of the "family". "family" was a big reason Ft Taylor was so successful. Lets carry it forward. (we can use help for dinners and breakfast in the Mercury camp- here's your first chance to volunteer!)

•  If pirates are in need, issues forgetting critical items, lost luggage, etc... reach out and help.
•  If you see an unsafe situation, report it immediately to the powers that be. In this case Brian, who runs the event, William or Stynky who help coordinate. or the Fort Personnel.
•  Too many times we have lost events due to issues with the site, issues at the event, or just plain circumstances beyond our control. We need to protect these events/sites for future use, too many times they are taken for granted.
• We are guests at this event. Altho we are making a large effort to make it successful, it is not our event (like Ft Taylor was). Let's be great guests, and not overstep our bounds. We would like to come back!

The Ragoo French Green beans and potatoes turned out excellent.

The Beef Olives not so much, It's a too much work in camp for the result. so we're going with the Ragoo and sides of bacon for the Friday night dinner [along with greens and bread/butter]. [We'll call this Ragoo and Salt Pork😉]

Saturday dinner is looking like a vegetable stew plus a side from the grill , but there is talk of a potluck, either way that should work.

Look at the bright side, you didnt choose to do a justaucorp...

132 buttons/holes... (I cheated on a few in the back)

Yes! I think he needs to make watchcoats for each of us! LOL

Seriously, outside of dressing for a wake, that wool would make an excellent watch coat.

I made an early hammock 10 years ago. Used it at one or two events. The trick is knowing if there is a place to hang it and getting there first. I really should plan to use it more, but there are not so many events these days. the hammock is very comfortable. If I was coming alone to Ft Gaines I would consider bringing it.

Here's a pic at Utah Pirate festival back in 2013 and thanks to William for taking these photos!

Getting there!

I put this list together over in the Crafting your kit forum.

We cant vouch for the suppliers, but many of them have been around for a while and at least there is a start for finding some proper kit. Some of it contains later 1700s era shoes and clothing, so you still have to dig a bit. Its pretty hard to find proper kit, but I'm adding more suppliers as we find them. Many suppliers have dropped off in the Covid and post Covid era. Linking to the Pyracy Forum thead here so we dont have to mantain the list in two places...

LInk to Pyracy topic

that looks good. I might have to make a cover for my modern inflatable pad

16 hours ago, TudorSmith said:

Those shirts look so good! The patterns make me exited to cut my next one.

 

In other news, just "thrifted" this online. 

Stamped on the bottom as leadless English pewter. I think it's got the glass bottom which isn't thrilling but it seemed better quality then the new tin/aluminum/copper mugs I was seeing on Amazon for just as much as I ended up bidding on this one if not mode 

$12 - not bad. Rarely ever see them in the thrift stores anymore, most cast alloy when you do

I finished a pair of slops I had started a long time ago. They were buried in a crate of unfinished projects LOL. And... finished sleeves for the two remaining shirts. Shirt Bodies and sleeve attachment next

I've reversed the arms (twisted one end) when attaching them to the body, and there is no fix but to reattach or remove.

I typically built one coat of outer fabric and one coat of lining with sleeves attached. Then good sides together and stitch all the way around (except neck opening). Flip right side out and then handstitch the neck opening