Capt. Sterling

Welcome Siren...

Hmmm maybe he should have let go!

are you getting that Sorry you do not have permission bit?

Dang... ye noticed.. Can ye restart a new one?

Don't have to wait for an invite? Ye mean the Archangel can barge in any time...

Not a bad find for those unable to invest in the proper repros right away... and these would certainly be a big improvement for some of the fantasy garments. These might do nicely for covered buttons as well

No offense but from the sandal threads over in Twill, these don't come close to the proper style

Another plus for good leather buckle shoes... no they don't keep yer feet dry, but they will manage getting wet and if you let them dry on yer feet... man perfect fit!

Problem with rope sandals is finding ones actually made out of natural fiber... especially hemp... most of the stuff I've come across are either just plain wrong style wise or nylon. Better, if you can, to save up for the correct buckle shoes... you can wear them all year as well... rope sandals could be rather uncomfortable at some of the winter events other than PiP

always helps to read the fine print...

According to Montgomery's Textiles in America Silk Cloth woven from the shiny, smooth filaments reeled from cocoons, especially those produced by the silkworm Bombyx mori. A wide variety of imported raw silks and silk goods are listed in the London 1660 Book of Rates: Bridges [burges} silk, Ferret or Floret silke, Fillozell or Paris silke, Grando. Silke Black & colours. Naples. Silke, black & colours Organzine, Pole & Spanish, Raw China, Raw Silke, short and long, Raw Morea, Satin Silke, Sleave Silke, Silke Nubbs or Husks, Throwne Silke. Page 348 Bridges Satin: Satins de Bruges made of silk and linen are included in a long list of mixed goods such as brocatelle. Made in satin weave, the linen weft was covered by the closely spaced silk warps. It was often striped and used for furnishing and wall hangings. Probably the same as Imberline, "The import or raw silk to the southern part of the Low Countries [after 1498] is said to have given rise to the manufacture of half-silks called satin de Bruges." page 176 Brocatelle: French mixture fabric as "a kind of stuff proper to make hangings, & other furniture. A slight stuff made with cotton, or coarse silk, in imitation of brocadoes. There are some all of silk, & others all of wool." page 179 Ferret Silk: "Ignorantly, or improperly called spun silk, and sold as such in manufacture, is much inferior to spun silk, though much smoother; it is made from burs, and the bags the worms die in, it is fine and soft, has a flat appearance like cotton, and wears but very indifferently. Ferret tape and ferreting (tapes ribbons or bindings) may have been made from this poor grade raw silk. page 237 Florence: A lightweight taffeta dress silk. Joubert describes both batavia and florence taffeta. "Thrie yards of sky colloured florence Cesnutt [sarcenet]" and "tuo yards of Yallow florence Cessnutt" were intventoried in the Wardrobe Room at Ham House in 1677. page 238 Your best bet over here for silk and not wanting to pay and arm and a leg would be silk taffeta... dupioni (sp) from what I have been told is not period correct but a nineteenth century product... and way too nubby for silk of the GAoP... Gentleman of Fortune's purple coat is silk grosgrain which, again, as of yet, I have not found in the US except for pretty steep prices... if you only need enough for say a waistcoat front then it wouldn't be too bad, but for a gown or full weskit, coat or suit... could be expensive. a few samples of bizzare silks (Fantasy and exotic patterns often combining an Oriental and baroque motifs): 1708 silk Mantua 1700-1730 French silk French silk 1680-1690 French 1710

Well done!

Thank you I shall investigate that which you have suggested...

Aye long dangly bits, or cravat ends or the longer steinkirk, were pretty much passe` by the later 18th century turn into the 19th... what might appear to look like loose ends in most artwork was actually the ruffle which was sewn directly to the shirt neck opening... and you are most welcome...

Anyone have proper building specs for a period correct longboat? GAoP time frame. IF so please post. The Archangel crewe is ready to build. Thanks.

Hmmm I would think you could... I've not actually purchased the thread from Booth (Fabric yes, lace yes,) as I can get mine right in town... wouldn't hurt to give him a call. From the looks of the spools, I don't think it would be a problem... just not sure if his thread would do for a tent actually.... for that you might be wanting to contact Panther Primitives...

Ah good to know... we shall see if we can oblige ye then...

Try Sketch Book '76 by Robert L. Klinger also a little something thanks to George Woodbridge The linen neck stocks will work just as well for civilians... but use white instead of the black also just try a regular neckerchief, folded into a triangle and then fold the tail/point in again and again until you have what looks like a long, slender rectangle... wrap around yer neck and tie in a square knot... plain and simple and looks great.

^ Almond Joy (sweet tart doesn't constitute a candy bar now does it?) < Never sure what Cheeks is askin.... sometimes I don't think she is either. I never did ask her a question in the first place V Do women confuse you? snigger

Most kind of ye, Mr. Craegen. Twas a delight to meet ye, sorry there be never enough time at events to really sit and converse. But when we get ye owlers, if I be using the term correctly, camping then a grand time shall be had by all... Again welcome to the crewe, ye and yers be an asset of the highest merit. And, glad that I am, that ye be puttin a name to yerself!

Not bad but a rather childish read, style wise

Sorry Cheeky, queer and little do not fit the bill in my regard...And what question might that have been that I asked?

The book binding thread?

Good man to get materials from... and he has all those kids to feed!!

Hmm book binding thread... could be too thick...not to mention does not look as if there be 100 yards to that package, but I could be wrong... Try William Booth, Draper... right stuff better prices.. scroll down on yer left to notions...click on thread Booth