Capt. Sterling

For Jack... back spiral lacing for the waistcoat. threaded with 1/4" Dutch twill tape (linen) from William Booth. And just to clarify, no I did not cut the edges in a scallop/wave fashion, that is pulling from wear... ..

Close up w/ lining shown: Right then for GAoP, we do not do a running stitch/top stitch, we do a stitch called a prick stitch (Thank you Kass McGann for all your time and energy researching and teaching this stitch) it looks like a running stitch on the top side or outer/visible side of the garment and on the inside or lining side of the garment, it is a whip stitch that once pulled snug is almost invisible.

Hmmm good question, I'm currently reading a study on just that regarding Inns, post houses, etc... I will make you a copy and bring it to Blackbeards

Waistband back...eyelets are hand stitched... no grommets Button fly front and sorry, these are not the best as my breeches are black on black for a mourning suit... but knee band opened and closed. Some way of closing the knees of breeches could be opened knee, no band at all, a band with drawstring, or a band with buckle... Word of caution, it was fashionable to wear one's stockings drawn up over the knee, I have found that the buckle has a tendency to rip the stockings when worn this way... The fit of the breeches should be fairly loose, skin tight legs and thighs seem to come into fashion later along with baggier seats to accommodate the tighter legs...

Agreed with the gents to pre wash and dry yer linen... then just hang to dry when you wash after an event... As to the wool... I do not pre wash, and have never had a problem with shrinkage even after "swimming" in kit down at PiP ...ahem... several times.... if anything the wool came out of the drink far nicer than when it went in... For our crewe, none of our woolen items go to the dry cleaners... ever. As to abuse and wear... I tend to agree with Mr. Bagley as to not necessarily spending the money on the fabric for kids... BUT in your case you might want to consider using proper linen or wool for breeches (might I recommend trousers for the younger boys... a bit easier to make) and then hand me down when they grow out of them.... Most of the kids in the Archangel crewe opt for pc fabrics and just pass the items along to the next when they out grow them, although as long as the fabric pretty much looks correct for the little ones we don't make an issue of it.. As for abuse... our kids, except for the captain's daughter, do not play upper class children... so if they wreck their clothes, all the better... Only Maddogge and Gunner can age an outfit quicker than the young ones... there is nothing wrong with dirt, stains that won't wash out, patches, etc.

The higher the class you portray the lower the weight in ounces for linen... 3.5oz would suit your officers/gentlemen/ladies = shirts, cravats and shifts the 5.01 - 5.3 oz would be better for more middling sorts= shirts/shifts

Depends on what level of fancy...

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Woo Hoo... which reminds me, in a week or two all the blueberry bushes in the yard will be ripe fer the pickin!!

Planning for what??

I see it now.... right then, no more port for now.... but then I am the one with one blind eye...

GAoP time frame spectacles are a bit hard to get yer hands on... as the temple, or side piece that goes over the ear is supposedly not invented until 1727... pretty much the end of the GAoP. Late 17th century styles specs 1727 Edward Scarlett I have seen exactly one person wearing a proper pair of specs for our time frame... he is a wonderful gentleman who works for Skirmish (and Cheeky can correct me here as he may be one of the owners of the mag). He plays an early 18th dragoon and has the specs held in place by a ribbon about his head. I can try contacting him and asking where he obtained his, but I do not know how long it will take to get a reply. As to glasses with the temple bar I have seen tons of pirates wearing them even though it seems they are truly not correct for the time frame... let's face it, people need to see...in which case I would agree with Mr. Bagley concerning the places listed. I would highly recommend contacts instead IF you can wear them...

Man's Banyan, first half 18th century, made of Indian calico for the English market. Bed or wall hanging, Indian calico made for the English market c1700. sorry only two examples of Indian calico prints from the time that I have found as of yet... the first may even go out of the GAoP.

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Welcome to the pub!

Ahhhh.... no.... cold shower

A very happy birthday to ye Lady! Hope tis grand and the next year even grander!!

Where is the patch that states "X" marks the spot? Or nibble here?

Morning, noon and night

Damnation, I get in trouble for another naked woman and I wasn't even there. Great Picture!! Shame couldn't make it but then I would never have been able to peel Josh off the Wookie and I have enough pets to feed.

Did it really say you were a Dweeb?

The Archangel, now known as the Horizon Désolé, made her way smartly toward the furthest edges of the harbor. Her piercings had been boarded over and camouflaged, her guns covered with old tarps and spare cordage, looking like so much uncared for and unkempt supplies. Once again she seemed the very image of her former profession, right down to the resurrected barrier dividing crew from human cargo. Her African crew members, only too pleased with proper captain's views on slavery, now played their parts as well. Stripped down to bare essentials, they paraded in low spirits about the lower deck, hands holding fast to the chains that should have bound their wrists. Even the 'Angel's new paint job, already worn by the weather, looked decidedly aged and very much French... in other words ... Gaudy. Mr. March stood upon the quarterdeck looking decidedly uncomfortable. Only the most trusted and seasoned hands moved about in the open. Men, reliable to do their jobs without word. "Well Mr. Bottles," March began, keeping his voice low enough so only the other man could hear. "You are in charge." "Merci, M. March," Bottles said, failing at his attempt to check his grin. Additional tug was given to ill fitting wig, before hands brushed invisible specks from Sterling's borrowed clothes. "Do not let it go to yer head lad," March added. "You will only be translating the orders I give you. The men already know what to do." Fiddler struck up a lively French jig. Crack of short whip was heard and the Africans were put through their daily exercise before returning below decks to make ready for any fight that might lay in the near future.

You are a Mandarin! You're an intellectual, and you've worked hard to get where you are now. You're a strong believer in education, and you think many of the world's problems could be solved if people were more informed and more rational. You have no tolerance for sloppy or lazy thinking. It frustrates you when people who are ignorant or dishonest rise to positions of power. You believe that people can make a difference in the world, and you're determined to try.