AlexRoberts Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 This jacket was on sale so my mom bought it sounds funny. but yea i wanted to know with the right Sewing thread and cloth will i be able to turn this iinto a frock coat.....???? The Jacket Piracy is freedom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Jim Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Hmmm...not to sound ah, blunt or anything, but I would start over. Cloth is wrong, cut is wrong. There is no turning this into a presentable frock coat. Sorry about that. Now go to Reconstructing History and get started right. Better to spend your money once and be correct and able to "go Hollywood" too, than to go Hollywood and not be correct. My occupational hazard bein' my occupation's just not around... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexRoberts Posted April 3, 2007 Author Share Posted April 3, 2007 I have not started so i won't since i got info it's just i'm low on money i wilhave money soon then i'll BUY my own instead of Sewing Because i can't sew if my eyes depended on it Piracy is freedom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilgemunky Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Alex, It really depends on what you're looking for. If you want a historically-accurate, or even quasi accurate coat, then Captain Jim is right - no amount of work will help with that coat you got. BUT... You didn't specify your needs and intentions, which can make a difference. If you're looking for a costume suitable for pirate-themed parties and such - the sort of events frequently attended by folks wearing stuff from Oriental Trading or a skull&crossbone T-shirts, then there might be hope for that coat yet. There's lots you could to to better "piratify" it, and make for a fun costume piece that blows the other guests out of the water. I AM BILGEMUNKY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rats Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 If you own the jack already, why ruin something that's good as is for something it wasn't meant to be. Save this for when you need to hunt zombies, vamps and techno trolls! Buy about $20 - 30 bucks worth of linen or wool and make your own... OK now listen up mate because this is real important....... I C-A-N-'T sew either!!! Yet I figured out how to make the basics.... If mom has an old machine or if you have to do it by hand.... It will be worth it.... Not to mention when folks in the know see it, they will appreciate the hand stitches, even if they're not perfect.. What size are you??? Rats No rest for the wicked! Wait a minute... that's me?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexRoberts Posted April 3, 2007 Author Share Posted April 3, 2007 my waist is 34-36 i think.....i Don't have my measureing tools around me since i've been cleanin.i Found my sewing kits latly. Piracy is freedom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rats Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Nah mate, I mean what size jacket does you wear?? large (46), XL (48-?) Rats No rest for the wicked! Wait a minute... that's me?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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