Jack Roberts

Question; Where is the Shipp on the map? And from what I understand your at a church not on the map?

Ahhh... all these languages. I guess I'm just your stupid, average American.

There is always the fire a the Shipp we can all play with.

As I rounded the corner the street was a sea of ants scattered around. Some were already starting to form a chain coming from the docks running up to the inn. By the time I got there the inn was ablaze. I could feel the heat even before I rounded the corner. Everyone was trying save the buildings around the Shipp.

Yes I would like to see pictures of the process. (and by "drape" you mean sew? make a great coat?) Can't wait to get started on my wife's hunting coat. Thanks Kass!

Well, well just to change the subject. Not that I don't like the talk of roasting rotting, marinating human flesh. (I'm sorry Killingsworth for what I’ve done.)

But where is Sir Morgan? Haven't seen the govn’r in awhile. Hope all is well. I would like to get myself involved some how with the Spanish raid. If I keep stretching out my time in port I might just lose position on my ship.

I strolled, puffing my pipe, trying to clear my head, wandering aimlessly through the streets. I could hear the church bells ringing.

"Somebody’s gettin hitched." I thought. "But what to do, I cannot go back to the Rakehell, that would be suicide. No I cannot."

A new scent hit my nostrils. I sniffed and looked up. Flames started to rise out of one of the taverns.

"The Shipp", I mused, "she just doesn't get a break, does it." I started towards that direction, hoping to catch a glimpse of the action.

As I sipped my drink, the man named March had approached me and made me and offer.

"Here these are for you, and if you want to help there's more." He whispered in my ear as he pressed two coins in my hand, "if you can find what’s going on the Rakehell, report back to me, I'm aboard the Archangel." Without waiting for a reply he was off.

"So do I draw myself further into this mess? So far it’s been fairly profitable."

I mused through my brew. "The Rakehell, no I can't go there. Can't risk meeting that capt'n again. Maybe Ioan can help?"

"No I saw how he looked at me. Full of angst towards me." I thought when I drained my tankard. "I need some fresh air." I announced under my breath. With that I strolled out the door.

Slightly disappointed as the coin disappeared, not that I really cared anyway, I heard whisperings behind me, I could net discern whether it was about me or not. I slid my hand over my coat to check my pistol. Not that I was afraid of this capt'n but of what might be behind me. Not knowing what to say next I asked,

"You say Killingsworth is dead?" I asked, resting my knuckles on the edge of the table, "He was very much alive when I left him, Tess seemed to be very caring. I do believe she is staying at the Shipp Inn."

Ioan snorted. "Hacked? More like sneeked in like a weasel. He offered me a bribe if I'd turn the man over to him. I refused and Captain Ransom played mum, for reasons of her own, and of which I'm not privy. T'were a fluke that got Killingsworth off the Rakehell, and me a flogging."

"Ahhhh.. that's correct. I forgot about that, you where there."

"As to my knowledge Killingsworth was alive, although barely, when I delivered him."

"Dead?" I mutterd under my breath. "Now I've stepped in it." I thought. "There's just to many people here, BLAST i'm trapped. trapped..."

I hope this capt'n isn't associted with the Rakehell. I might end up dead.

"Well,..." I stammered, clearing my throat. "Found out that this man was wanted. A Tess St. Clair annouced in one of the taverns that she was looking for a Killingsworth. Through contacts I know and a bit of luck I was able to find where he was. My first visit abroad the Rakehall was a failure. I couldn't live with that. The Rakehell's capt'n was hiding something. So I went back fully loaded and hacked my way through and stole him. I bearly made it out alive. I brought him to this Tess and she paid me rather handsomly."

I took a swig out of my tankard. Clearing my thoughts. I fingered for my cutlass, just to make sure she was there.

Walking over I didn't know what to expect. Mind ran through the various possiblities of what this crowd could want. I could tell there were more of them somewhere in this tavern.

When I was finally at the table, I introduced myself.

"My name is Jack Roberts, I sail with the crew of the Majesty. How may I be of service?" I said as I bowed slightly, hiding my nervousness.

My mind was raced for a reply. When this crowd walked in, it was then I recognized the man Ioan. "Has he given me up?', I thought. "I hope this capt'n does not want to do me in."

"Did he find out what I had done?"

"Gig's up", I thought.

Well I best be moving towards the table and chat or I might have some more trouble.

"Aye sir lead the way." I replied.

"Oui! Get out of 'ere. We'll be off in a day or two. It'll be your last chance before we shove off." Shouted Ritter.

I thought to myself, "Maybe I won't come back." I strolled out on deck and walked down the board.

"I guess I'll find the nearest pub."

Breathing some of my last air on land, I strolled into a pub, the Cheshire Cheese Tavern, and orderd a drink. Shrugging some of the water off my coat, I looked around the room. The usual shady characters. My eye did rest for a brief moment on a person in the corner but my drink arrived and drew my attention away.

Wow! You inhaled pipe smoke? I can't do that. Good thing you did quit. I need to get a clay pipe. I have a long stem wood and plastic one. I really enjoy that one.

So what Kind of tobacco do you all smoke? I've smoked Capt'n Black mostly.

All those women, are you sure you're not making an X-rated movie?

Hahaha.... I think i'll pass on that one.

PiP is getting to look better all the time. And Patrick, you could have saved yourself all the trouble of research and authenticity. No one will notice either one of us.

Sorry to steal your thunder guys. Hope your not upset. Hey Patrick aren't you camping in the fort? If so I'd like to stop by and meet you in person. Let me know. Laters

PS I just knew the girls would get all the attention. No one has complimented the coat.

By the way my wife is the one one the right.

Some trim has been added to the brown coat. Check it out.

Add the close up.

Here is some of our crew in the garb at the Tybee Island Pirate Fest.

More to come when I can get them finiished.

My wife went to the Tybee Island Pirate Fest yesterday. (In Georgia) I was the forst test run of the garb. I just saw some pictures and they look great. I'll post a few when she gets home.

Remarkable effort! I really like the coat's color, visual texture and "hang", if you will.

You are really raising the bar for the rest of us rookies

Please keep up the awesome work and continue to share the progress.

Thanks! Having a project this big has helped me to get the hang of sewing. I have never used a sewing machine before I started. :angry: Having so many garments to do at once, you really learn fast. Sewing is a matter of doing over and over again, til you get the hang of it.

I' take some close ups of the fabric when I get the chance. They really are nice. Thanks again.

(Thats me as the model.)

I just completed most of the constuction. I still have some triming and buttons to go on. I love this fabrc. I was making it for my wife and it ended up being to big. (I can wear it. So on to Kass' patterns for my wife. I so excited.) It really has some nice structure to it.

Well that's it for now I'm off to bed. Thanks everyone for commenting.

Oooo... what lucky pirate gets to wear that outfit? Terrific colours and textures! I'm utterly jealous!!!

Ohh... That'll be mine. (of course) hehehe....

I'll post another coat I just made when I can. It's just as pretty.

Check the first post for new descriptions. More too follow when I get the time.

ENJOY!!

I'm lookin for a waistcoat just like that.

That was a fun one to do. I would assume you mean this one.

The fabric was a tan and brown (light brown) with a herringbone pattern. It was hand dyed to the greenish color you see. I did several tests in order to keep the zig zag pattern. Too long in the dye bath and you would lose the pattern and it would be solid green. Its faint but still visible. The fabric is a silk/ cotton blend. If memory serves me right, I think it was 60% silk/ 40% cotton. I lined woth a 60% Linen/ 40% Cotton blend. Maybe I should write a detailed desscrition of each garment. I think that is next. Just wait....

  I JEST LUV A MAN WHO CAN SEW! wub.gif

Ohhh... I'd watch it Rumba, my wife might have to run you through with her cutlass. She has been helping were she can.

he waistcoats look great, but why no pockets ?

I went cheap. Having to make 10 garments and everything else I just didn't wnat the hassle I guess. Maybe I could put some fake flaps on them to make them look like they have pockets.

Bet you'r hateing button holes by now...... laugh.gif

Ohhh... I am. At least I can use my machine to make them. I still don't like to go and mark out 15 button hole per vest, and I'm still not done yet I have to still do 4 more waistcoats.

  I'm impressed. Your definitely a do'er please keep us posted. Theres a few things there I would like to have ., we could start with that coat and red waist coat. Good Show Man !

Well I'll keep you posted. We are considering starting a buisiness doing this. So just maybe........

Well I only have 2 sets of garments left to make for our crew. I wanted to gloat a bit and post pics of them here. Any comment, remarks, and complaints welcome. Here we go.

The fabric was a tan and brown (light brown) with a herringbone pattern. It was hand dyed to the greenish color you see. I did several tests in order to keep the zig zag pattern. Too long in the dye bath and you would lose the pattern and it would be solid green. Its faint but still visible. The fabric is a silk/ cotton blend. If memory serves me right, I think it was 60% silk/ 40% cotton. I lined with a 60% Linen/ 40% Cotton blend.

PANT- Are a 95% wool/ 5% spandex blend. (It was on slae at Jo Ann's) They were a dark green, distressed with Oyclean to bleah the color out. Oxyclean was the only thing that would not destory the fabric and still bleach the color.

Scarfs are a Cotton guaze, hand dyed and distressed.

COAT - 100% Silk, originally a blend of orange pink and red threads, it was hand dyed to the maroon color you see. (That was 7.5 yards of fabric that was dyed.) Cuffs have a silk lining. The lininig is, I believe, 100% linen. I burn tested the fabric and I'm pretty sure is linen.

Waistcoat (Vest) - Was an upolestery fabric I hand dyed to the gray gran you see. I think its a poly/ cotton blend. The lining is also a 60% Linen/ 40% Cotton blend.

Pants - Also the 95% wool/ 5% spandex blend. Distressed and bleached with hydrogen peroxide.

WAISTCOAT - I think a cotton blend of some sort, with a linen/ rayon blend lining.

PANTS & SCARFS - Pants are a muslin that have been distressed and hand dyed to black. The scarfs are a cotton guaze also hand dyed.

Waistcoat - Another upolstery fabric, that is a honeycomb pattern with yellow as the main treads and bluss as the secondary.

PANTS & SCARFS - Pants are a muslin that have been distressed and hand dyed. The scarfs are a cotton guaze also hand dyed.

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