Captain Raevon Morgan

Do you have a bigger flyer that I can post on my MySpace page? And I maybe attending this since it is in my backyard...almost..

You can also check that "sticky" thread at the top of the forum entitled: "Golden Age of Pyracy Patterns". 

That just go to shows ye that the rum has gone to my head.

Thank you.

Thank you everyone!! I am definitely going to look into Reconstructing History and I will take a look at those fashion plates. It should keep me busy for awhile.. Again thank ye.

Who is going to this event? I am thinking about since it is about a 2 hour drive for me from J-ville.

For accuracy, Kass does a HECK of A LOT of research into getting it RIGHT for a period, inc. not just the general shape BUT THE CORRECT STITCHES for each part of the garment. She examines the REAL thing, to make sure it is ABSOLUTELY RIGHT. It is NOT just an impression that looks similar to one in an illustration or portrait.

Not all of them can claim the above.

The OTHER pattern companies vary in accuracy, sometimes from REALLY good to comical when one looks at different patterns in the same line.

I can trust Kass' workmost of the time. Others, I am not sure.

Thank you for your advice on this. I will check out all of them. Again thank ye.

I am curious as to where to find authentic patterns since I need to update my stock of patterns and I am finding some locations but they have questionable historical accuracy. Any help is appreciated?

Well I am planning on being there. I get to look forward to a 8 or 9 hour drive but it is all good.

My condolences, Silkie. You and your family are in my prayers.

8 - Midnight - Queen of Swing Norma Miller's 87th Birthday Bash - A Tribute to the Legends of Jazz and Swing (location and details to be announced) Dance to the Big Band Sounds of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Cab Calloway and other favorites...

So how many of ye pirates and lasses can lindy without tripping over yer sword?

Now I want to see the Lindy or even them Jitterbug without injuring themselves or anyone else..

The Pyrate Con 2008 website is now up!

http://www.pyratecon.com/

I am looking forward to this. I missed this convention this past year and I heard it was a blast.

Tell us when you've gotten the piratical pages up!

Captain Wolfy Wench

Well I have two pages up. One that is basic history of pirates and then one of biographies of female pirates that will change monthly. I have attached it to the Baroque period page since that is when the Golden Age of Piracy was. Now I need to get a page up for clothing and such. If you ladies have personal pictures as pirates, we are going to place a page up of picture of female living historians.

Beautifully done!!

Thank you. I have worked on it so much that I think I am cross-eyed.

Again, thank you.

Ooh, great! It's great to have websites like this that get people together.

It looks great so far, but of course you seem to be missing that Renaissance/piracy page...

Captain Wolfy Wench

I know I am missing that page. I need to get it up but since I have not done alot of Renaissance era but have done the piracy impression, I am going to have to research. If you or anyone else has any links or info; please pass it on via e-mail. It would be greatly appreciated.

I have seen the Great Pattern Review. Some of it is quite informative but I am like you, I like to see what people have tried.

A friend of mine sent me a Harriet Engler strapped stay. I need to check it out. I know I said I'd rather impale myself but since I did not pay for it. LOL

I would love to have a Fustian stay. I have always liked those. Any good pattern for one??

I hope your tendonitis gets better soon.

The Great Pattern Review at http://www.gbacg.org/Patterns/ is quite the great read-through. I like seeing what people tried, succeeded, and failed at before I buy a pattern.

Although I figure a strapless tube shape is probably more comfy to wear to events, I just really love the conical style like what Ian the Staymaker has here.

http://www.geocities.com/staymaker/gallery.htm

I want to do the Fustian front-lacing stays in red silk duchesse as my next attempt!!!

Yeah sure okay right after my bloody tendonitis gets better. Just found out today that I have to cut down on computers and sewing for a few weeks.

I have seen the Great Pattern Review. Some of it is quite informative but I am like you, I like to see what people have tried.

A friend of mine sent me a Harriet Engler strapped stay. I need to check it out. I know I said I'd rather impale myself but since I did not pay for it. LOL

I would love to have a Fustian stay. I have always liked those. Any good pattern for one??

I hope your tendonitis gets better soon.

I guess after working with corsets in the victorian style so much, I've gotten to the point where it's just easier to slap fabric on someone and draw the pattern lines there to make sure the bits all fit!

Who ever thought squishing people's flab around in uncomfortable ways was fashionable, anyway?

Well, I agree with you about the squishing in the modern body types into clothing of a smaller century is not fun!! I am beginning to see why the women had health problems. BTW, a man invented the corset and stays. Go figure!

I have used many patterns over the years for stays and corsets. And I have made the JP Ryan one and I have made a Pegree of Williamsburg stay. I found both of them well done but I do not think you are picky at all. We have to wear them and we have to be comfy in them! LOL I am picky because I have ben called the "Stitch Nazi" many times. So I will use different patterns for people since re-enactors can be a bit anal about their impression.

If you would like a stapped stay, try this link Harper House. They have a listing of many patterns and they have a pattern for sale of the strapped stays. I have not done this stay but if you are looking for a strapped one; there ya go.

That's the 225th for the Seige of Savannah? I really should do more revwar again...

As for wool... the old revwar unit I was in placed an order from a mill in ol' Blighty that has been making wool for a couple hundred years. That was some VERY nice wool. VERY nice. My portion was going to become an officers coat. At the time I was an ensign (sometimes corporal), but my only coat was line infantry quality.

But one thing led to another and I stopped doing revwar. So the wool just sat around.

Then one day we needed wool for a jollyroger. And that VERY expensive white  wool (it was for the coat's lining) became a skull and wings.

Swinging back on course to patterns... my friend Kass has an online pattern shop: http://www.reconstructinghistory.com/

Though I have not used them, I trust her. And she's planning on doing late 1600s - early 1700s patterns soon!

Blackjohn

Yep, the 225th of Savannah.

But anyway, I just checked out your friends website. She has nice patterns.

One of the best I have seen on the internet is The Recollections of J.P. Ryan. These patterns are very well done and they can be use for the modern figure of men and women. For women, the stays are magnificant.

I will give caution since I am not sure if anyone has used these patterns or the level of experience for the tailors and seamstress'. DO NOT use Harriet Engler's patterns. Most of her patterns are for the well experienced and if you are; you will impale yourself. She skips directions and none of her things fit properly unless some manipulations occur. She does not have many 17th c. or 18th c. stuff. Just wanted to put in my two cents worth.

As for hot... very true. But hey, pirate is not so bad... try wearing three layers of wool and two layers of linen while carrying a pack, musket, and cartridge box, in 103° heat with close to 100% humidity... aaaah, Maryland in the summer.

Blackjohn

Blackjohn, I know the feeling of heat in the summer of pirates and wenches. I am in Florida so I know what heat is.

This "thread" continues to impress me. I just got done sewing uniforms and clothing for the Siege of Savannah in October. And I have more to do. I am so glad that Simplicity has come out with their costuming patterns for people. I use original patterns that have been redrafted (so I do not ruin the originals) and I use those. And some days, I want to impale myself.

I now someone mentioned they lived in the Keys and could not get good fabric. I use M.J. Kahn, Co. Very good quality of wool. They import from England I believe. Does not frey like most wools. And they are highly recommended from other seamstress' and tailors. I wasn't sure if he/she was still looking for the information.

He does have the mannerisms of Jack Sparrow. I had to laugh at it.

I imagine that some guys do not appreciate it. Our secrets are being told.

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I wanted to let the women know and yes, guys, you are welcome too, to a site that is for the women of re-enacting and living history. It has info from the Colonial to the 1940's. I am the webhostess' of this site and we are also going to have a special location just for pirates and their wenches since that is an impression of mine.

Hope you come by for a visit.

Ladies of Re-enacting

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I wanted to let the women know and yes, guys, you are welcome too, to a site that is for the women of re-enacting and living history. It has info from the Colonial to the 1940's. I am the webhostess' of this site and we are also going to have a special location just for pirates and their wenches since that is an impression of mine.

Hope you come by for a visit.

Ladies of Re-enacting

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I know I have not been in the Pub lately but wasn't sure if any of you had seen the Terri Clark video for "Girls Lie Too"?? The reason I am asking, is they have a gentleman dressed as Capt. Jack Sparrow in it for the lady star to fantasize about. It is pretty funny.

Just thought I'd ask.

I aquired me rank when I gave birth t'two, strappin' cabin boys. There be a boat at our port but it be fer fresh water fishin' and belongs t'the first mate.

However, we all know who gives the orders in this household!

Capt Grey, that is a very good reason of how you received your rank.

I receive my rank after I made my ex walk the plank!

I am greatly impressed with the knowledge that Akasha and Lady Barbossa have discussed here. I, too, am a seamstress and always find it interesting to discuss the trade and such.

Also, I have seen the patterns that were discussed here and I was impressed by them. In all of my years of sewing, I have seen patterns for stays come and go and some that I just want to impale myself before I even finish the pattern.

I, too, would like to see more of these discussions.