Captain Raevon Morgan Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 I am curious as to where to find authentic patterns since I need to update my stock of patterns and I am finding some locations but they have questionable historical accuracy. Any help is appreciated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick MacAnselan Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 Authentic GAOP garb patterns? Look no further than.... Reconstructing History The Dread Pyrate MacAnselan aka Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callenish gunner Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 Ghost Forge Jas. Townsend I have had good luck with patterns from both of these companies ...simple instructions and excellent fit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rats Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 I'll also second the Reconstructing History advice! No rest for the wicked! Wait a minute... that's me?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan Jack Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 For accuracy, Kass does a HECK of A LOT of research into getting it RIGHT for a period, inc. not just the general shape BUT THE CORRECT STITCHES for each part of the garment. She examines the REAL thing, to make sure it is ABSOLUTELY RIGHT. It is NOT just an impression that looks similar to one in an illustration or portrait. Not all of them can claim the above. The OTHER pattern companies vary in accuracy, sometimes from REALLY good to comical when one looks at different patterns in the same line. I can trust Kass' workmost of the time. Others, I am not sure. -John "Tartan Jack" Wages, of South Carolina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callenish gunner Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 I offered options only because the ones I posted proved more workable for my bodytype....and I have found issues with some aspects of Kass's patterns that I have worked with... but that is why there are different companies out there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Raevon Morgan Posted August 26, 2007 Author Share Posted August 26, 2007 For accuracy, Kass does a HECK of A LOT of research into getting it RIGHT for a period, inc. not just the general shape BUT THE CORRECT STITCHES for each part of the garment. She examines the REAL thing, to make sure it is ABSOLUTELY RIGHT. It is NOT just an impression that looks similar to one in an illustration or portrait.Not all of them can claim the above. The OTHER pattern companies vary in accuracy, sometimes from REALLY good to comical when one looks at different patterns in the same line. I can trust Kass' workmost of the time. Others, I am not sure. Thank you for your advice on this. I will check out all of them. Again thank ye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HildeKitten Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 I won't be the first to say this, and probably not the last :) Two words: Reconstructing History :) I own several of their patterns and they're BRILLIANT! House of Secrets Incorporated Fashion and costume design For all your piracy needs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 Also, at the risk of deepening the scratch in the record... The original poster asked for "authentic" patterns, and all of those that I can see on the other two sites listed are either too late for the GAoP, or not terribly authentic. Foxe"With this Fore-Staff he fansies he does Wonders, when, God knows, it amounts to no more but only to solve that simple Question, Where are we? Which every chi'd in London can tell you." - Ned Ward The Wooden World Dissected, 1707ETFox.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calico Jack Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 http://www.costumes.org/history/leloir/jus...orpspattern.jpg - a 1705 justaucorps pattern from Leloir. In fact, doing a google image search for "justaucorps pattern" turns up a good number of "period" patterns [for justaucorps, and sleeved waistcoats]. http://www.costumes.org/history/100pages/1...8thpatterns.htm is where the above comes from, specifically, and they have a number taken from period texts. Their page at http://www.costumes.org/history/100pages/LELOIR.HTM looks at the end of the 17th century, as well. [Mostly from Leloir, Maurice, Histoire du Costume, although Leloir did not write the book itself until the late 1800s, as an academic guide for historical costumes...] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Raevon Morgan Posted August 26, 2007 Author Share Posted August 26, 2007 Thank you everyone!! I am definitely going to look into Reconstructing History and I will take a look at those fashion plates. It should keep me busy for awhile.. Again thank ye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Grey Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 You can also check that "sticky" thread at the top of the forum entitled: "Golden Age of Pyracy Patterns". Captain, we always knew you were a whoopsie. Rumors of my death are entirely premature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Raevon Morgan Posted August 28, 2007 Author Share Posted August 28, 2007 You can also check that "sticky" thread at the top of the forum entitled: "Golden Age of Pyracy Patterns". That just go to shows ye that the rum has gone to my head. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Grey Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 No worries, lass. I also miss things that be right in front o'me... ...but never the RUM! Captain, we always knew you were a whoopsie. Rumors of my death are entirely premature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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