Jack Roberts

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lol but I cheat on the french seam, I use a machine. I think I might lose my FA (formerly FB) status.

Since we are drifting from the original topic, perhaps the Moderators could split and move this discussion over to twill? I would also respectfully disagree. I've seen and rechecked most of the plates that Sterling has posted and I've seen extant garments that do not have the shoulder seam that far down. Please check this thread 1710 Waistcoat. Clearly the shoulder seam is on top.

Those are great! I don't think I phrased my question correctly. I'm looking for "what" would have been on board. (Most likely to have.) Would you be carrying around extra lumber? Lines and canvas? If so how much? Perhaps that will help. Thanks again for the info posted, tis a grand thing to know were this stuff goes.

Ha I just found this thread. (with good reason) Very interesting... thanks Mission!

I'm having a hard time finding info on spare "stuff" used for repairs. I've read that lead was used for patches and wooden pegs. We know that spare sails were around but where would this stuff be stored? Is there a book or website that references the ship stores? I'm kinda stuck....

I'm wondering if we could find out the properties of "week old" urine and maybe make a cleaner version? Or just use a diluted ammonia to wash clothes in.... I would be willing to throw a shirt in there just to see how it comes out. Hey it would be great to make a natural linen shirt and wash it every time in an ammonia solution and see how long it takes to bleach white. I've heard that's how the Romans made white clothing. Supposedly it was good business collecting urine and "aging" it for wash use.

Ok whoose going to be the first one to wash their kit in urine to be really "authentic".

Crap if I wasn't at work I could set some pics up on a new thread. Maybe if I can find time after. Lemme see. We want guides on; Prick Stitch Whip Stitch Buttonhole Stitch. (Although that one was talked about but the thread is buried.) Tailors Stitch (I just learned this one from Sterling.) Now we could do some on the other basic stitches. Like a running stitch and back stitch but it seems those are easily found upon the interwebs. I can work on some of those if we want to. Hey Liam you can check here. I like the 1930's guide. Vintage Sewing

OMG!!!! FBB (Freakin Bloody Brilliant)

Dang it Jim!!! I'm a pyrate hunter not a pyrate..... I'm flying home on friday. I can only do saturday. Tis a great shame.

Yeah I was thinking either friday or saturday. We should plan on meeting up. Me and Brig will probably be there with the little one.

Here is a sneak peek at some of the buttonholes. 6 more to go, eyelets, and then prick stitch the edges and we're done!

How accepted is it for very early clothing? Obviously I'm right at the turn of the century into the 1700's? It might fun to check it out and I would like to go in garb.

Haha, still working on this one. I've got 21 buttonholes to work by hand. I've got 1 done so far. I will once it's finish. Don't you worry. Thankfully my buttonhole speed has sped up dramatically. From about an hour to 20-25 mins.

About 6.5 yards of material. Sounds and looks about right based off of what I've read on this thread.

They are all finished... All in all I really like the matching colors. Looks really sharp and put together.

Damn why do I feel so..... inadequate..... Bloody Capt'n's......

True, true... I forgot to mention that one.

Actually stays are an outer garment. It would be exposed and shown. About the only time they covered is with a stomacher. Of course this is coming from a PC perspective and since we're not in "Twill" I add this caveat. (Dang I feel like I'm starting to sound like an a**. I hope not. )

I guess the use of fusible interfacing isn't period. So I don't think it should be in a period reproduction garment. If it doesn't bother you then use it. I also use a rotary cutter for my fabric cutting. So I can't comment on the scissor wear. Any time I change a blade on it its because I have a nick in the blade.

Whereas the "iron on" interfacing might give you structure, you have to think is it the correct structure. I know this isn't twill but you are making stays. When I make stays I have 4 layers, 1. Outer 2. interfacing 3. interfacing 4. lining The Outer and both interfacing layers are sewn together with the boning channels. That way the 2 interlining layer create a pocket for the boning. After the stays are boned, I stitch in the lining and the bind them. Just food for thought.

That would be nice now wouldn't it? Capt'n have you read on ways to carry them? I've read about muff chains, but could they have been worn with ribbons or tied around the waist? It looks like some of the men have something around the waist to hold them up.

Hey Foxe would they be ringing the bells on the hours and halfs yet?