casketchris Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 my first attempt at hand sewing they are based off of patrick hands, they are 100% hand sewn. it took me about 25 hours, i used a alterd crapy not to be named jack sparrow drop front breecher patter. the belt with hanger is also a patrick hand patter based item. Nautical acquisition and redistribution specialist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentleman of Fortune Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 Casket Congratulations! Nice job at taking the bull by the horns and making yourself a nice pair of slops. They look great, and I am betting that you are getting a lot of satisfaction out of completing this project. My GoF site gets a lot of questions from folks that ask "where can i get...." and I usually reply by saying that you can go a lot further in this hobby by learning some skills and making some items yourself. Its not really that "hard", it just takes patiences and time (with a healthy dose of follow through). Some projects are easier (like making a hat from a blank) but it builds confidence and a skill set that you can use later. GOF Come aboard my pirate re-enacting site http://www.gentlemenoffortune.com/ Where you will find lots of information on building your authentic Pirate Impression! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casketchris Posted September 29, 2007 Author Share Posted September 29, 2007 thanks gof that was the third pair its not that easy altering another patern if you have never done it befor. i have never been more proud of a pair of "pants" in my life next a sailors coat.... i hope... Nautical acquisition and redistribution specialist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyTarr Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 Well done and think 25 hours is nothing to a sailor. Git up of your asses, set up those glasses I'm drinking this place dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 Nice jorb!! Although.....what about all the emotional support I gave you during the whole process? I guess now the only way I can one up you is to sew a pair of slops by hand but using my feet!! "Without caffine, I'd have no personality at all" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casketchris Posted September 29, 2007 Author Share Posted September 29, 2007 ya... kenny... thanks for... all the... help? all you did was callme bad names for "setting the bar so high" Nautical acquisition and redistribution specialist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephaniah W Nash Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 You beat me by a couple of days. Just finished up a pair myself using the directions Mister Hand posted -- though I followed his example and cheated with the sewing machine a bit. Okay, a lot. And damn that thirteen inch ruler! Comparing mine to yours, though, I'm thinking yours is the better job overall, Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casketchris Posted September 30, 2007 Author Share Posted September 30, 2007 Zephaniah thanks for the comments... mine or yours the only thing that matters is we had the nerve to do it on our own... the one thing that you did that im still trying to decide on is the lace up in the back Nautical acquisition and redistribution specialist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephaniah W Nash Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 It makes for a great sizing tool -- particularly helpful if you're sharing your pants with other folks (long story, don't ask). I did leave the pockets off of mine, this pair was strictly experimental. Next one's with pockets, and more correct materials (used cotton homespun on these, on account of it being very cheap and on-hand). Again, ye've done a fine job, mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casketchris Posted September 30, 2007 Author Share Posted September 30, 2007 Zephaniah i know its not super period but a good cheap fabric that i use is a canvas painters drop cloth for a 9x8 is only like $10 at a lowes or home depot, and they come in much bigger sizes if needed, thats what my guild uses for our captains quarters. not the best pic but you get the point Nautical acquisition and redistribution specialist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Hand Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Wow... I'm flattered, and impressed.... Great job..... The ties in the back are kinda cool..... they let you adjust the waistband.... (not that none of us ever puts on a little extra weight ever..... ) I'm a firm beleaver in using cotton for starting garb.... (just be sure to pre-wash it so it shrinks) Hey.... hemp is a fantastic fabric.... but it's also more expensive....... I'd rather figure-out exactly what I'm doing with cotton than make any maistakes with the more expensive hemp....... Besides.... no one Is ever going to get close enough to check if it is linen, hemp or cotton anyway..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacky Tar Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Alright CasketChris, I'm inspired now. Where did ye get the pattern fer the slops? The pockets look like those on me Jas Townsend an Son breeches. Great job, I'm sure Patrick is proud his message has been heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephaniah W Nash Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Jacky-- I used the directions in this post here at the Pub. I left the pockets off, as the pic shows, but the pockets are included in the pattern/directions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Sterling Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Nicely done! I have to agree with Pat though, the back waistband ties are a plus... after a winter of sitting around studying, some trousers/slops/breeches just have this funny tendency to shrink all by themselves... so the ties would allow one to let them out a bit at the beginning of the season and then take them back in as you lose all the weight working out at events! Also they are proper to the time frame (GAoP) if you are interested in the historical side of it all.... "I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers Crewe of the Archangel http://jcsterlingcptarchang.wix.com/creweofthearchangel# http://creweofthearchangel.wordpress.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casketchris Posted October 1, 2007 Author Share Posted October 1, 2007 jacky the pattern was a drop front breecher pattern i got with this crapy jack sparrow pattern set i had to change them quite a bit ... Nautical acquisition and redistribution specialist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephaniah W Nash Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Sorry if I sounded like I was speaking for you, Chris. I read where you were inspired by Pat and in my brain that translated as using his post completely. My bad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casketchris Posted October 2, 2007 Author Share Posted October 2, 2007 no worrys mate Nautical acquisition and redistribution specialist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacky Tar Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Zephaniah, thanks fer the link back t' Patrick's oringinal post, much appreciated mate. Casket Chris, truthfully mate yer version looks first rate. I like the wider waist band wit' two buttons. Did ye create a paper pattern or modify the Sparrow breeches one free hand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelsbagley Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 All this sharing of images of recent projects has gotten me into the mood as well.... So I made myself a pair of breeches based on the Royal Navy Slops contract descriptions. Slop Contract Specs as posted by GoF Strip’d Ticken Breeches of proper lengthes, lined with white linen, and two linen Pockets, with Sixteen Black Buttons, the Button Holes stich’d with Black Thread, at the rate of five Shillings each I followed the slop contracts description and used the Reconstructing History pattern RH706 (kudos to you guys brave enough to draft your own patterns!). The one thing I couldn't get correct is black buttons, since I am still weighing my options for buttons and trying to decide what I will do, I used the brass(?) buttons sold to me by Mary Diamond as described in this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casketchris Posted October 2, 2007 Author Share Posted October 2, 2007 jacky i just modified it i did not do the cuts for the drop front and i widend the legs to about 18 inches if you would like i can make a drawing for you with exact numbers michaelsbagley i know they are not 100% but i think the brass look really good on them Nautical acquisition and redistribution specialist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abrams Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Michael, those are of your making? They look great! Now let's see you in em! I've got the heart of a pirate, just not the garb... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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