help me!!!

[casketchris]

ok im looking for any historical imput on what i should be doing. some of the things im already in the works on are a sailors coat and a blue and white checked shirt and me buckle shoes are on the way...

[Patrick Hand]

already in the works on are a sailors coat and a blue and white checked shirt and me buckle shoes are on the way...

That sound good..... just add a neck scarf, and you'r set.....

A neck scarf is simple..... but adds to the impression.....

It's just a (aproxamate) 36" x 36" chunka of cloth.... folded into a triangle and tied in front..... (there is a thread on Twill about this also...)

[casketchris]

thanks for advice in this post and my other about the slops... i blame you for this addiction or sickness i have now after seeing how cool a "real" pirate looks when i met you in ojia

[Gentleman of Fortune]

Hey Chris

Looks great so far.

I will agree with Pat Hand... definitely a neckerchief. You should never be able to see the "collar" on an GAoP shirt. It should be hidden under a neckerchief. At least, no period picture of sailors shows them without.

From the looks, your next major expense is going to be shoes... strategically not in the photo?

You are well on your way into the "authentic" camp.

It is an addiction though.... its easier to give up crack.

The next thing is you are going to want to have your entire outfit handmade by yourself.

That feeling you got after completing the slops.... multiply it by 25 for the first event you go to and say to folks that ask...

"yes, I made everything myself (except for shoes and socks), I hand made the jacket, shirt, and slop trousers myself. I bought this hat blank and cocked and lined it with my own two hands"....

Other things are simple too. I can't get a good look at your belt & buckle, but belts are easy enough to do

You want a narrow belt... no more than 1.5 inches and buckle to match

#121-125, 1 1/4" inside width, Solid Brass $4.75 each

http://www.woodedhamlet.com/buttons_clasps...ss_buckles.html

And then get a belt blank in vegetable tanned leather and some linen thread (an awl will help too). And in about 1 hrs time, you have a period belt... that you made.

On Pat Hand

I give a lot of credit to PH. He is a great ambassador for the "authenticity" side of the hobby as he doesn't seem to beat folks over the head with it, and gushes with a "Hey, if I can do it, so can you." Attitude and is willing to help others.

GoF

[Kenneth]

Chris...here is a before pic so you can gauge yer progress!!

By the way.....check out my Hushpuppy buckle shoe conversion on the left there! I know....I've got pilgrim sized shoebuckles, but boy are they comfortable..

[casketchris]

kenny

the most important thing is you could walk at the end of the day unlike me and fat chris

[casketchris]

From the looks, your next major expense is going to be shoes... strategically not in the photo?

ya ay i know like i said on their way

[CrazyCholeBlack]

'bout the only suggestion I have is more color.

Color is easily added with things like stockings (trust me, you'll want a few pairs in different materials) and a neckerchief (you may want more than one as well depending on temps where you are). You could also add a shot of color by lining your coat with a brighter color like red.

It's looking good so far. Can't wait to see the rest.

[casketchris]

thanks for the comment CrazyCholeBlack i have green stockings right now and im working on my checked shirt

[Merrydeath]

very nice work... and agreed a little color will make it look more appropriate. I dont think a pirate in off white would last long. :)

[casketchris]

i agree color is one of my main objectives

[casketchris]

ok this is with my new shirt and a neck scarf

[casketchris]

i made a new neck scarff 36x36 but im not shure how to tie it, i thought i read a square knot, and if yes how do i tie a square knot...

[MrSnailGrave]

lokks good now you need to make your vest or jaket

[MorganTyre]

i made a new neck scarff 36x36 but im not shure how to tie it, i thought i read a square knot, and if yes how do i tie a square knot...

Two overhand knots in opposite directions. The two parts will come out parallel on each side.

[Silkie McDonough]

i made a new neck scarff 36x36 but im not shure how to tie it, i thought i read a square knot, and if yes how do i tie a square knot...

Two overhand knots in opposite directions. The two parts will come out parallel on each side.

Don't know if this will help but ...right over left and under left over right then under. ...I think.

[Captain Jim]

Sort of like this, mate:

Holding one end of each rope in each hand, pass the left rope over the right, and tuck under. Then pass the same rope, now in the right hand, over the left rope, and tuck under.

And we nautical types call this a reef knot, as it is the knot used to tie the sails to the spars when taking in sail.

[Patrick Hand]

how do i tie a square knot.

Just tie a reef knot.......

same thing... different names......

[casketchris]

thanks for the help ill give it a shot

[MrSnailGrave]

so hows the vest coming along chirs

[Capt. Sterling]

how do i tie a square knot.

Just tie a reef knot.......

same thing... different names......

Boy that was a great help!

[Patrick Hand]

Boy that was a great help

I figured that Pyrates being Sailors, .......and Sailors calling it a reef knot.... it would 'splain everythin' ........

[Kathyrn Ramsey]

Yes shoes are a huge expense but there are ways to make the ones that you are wearing usable by adding to the front with black leather.

Also, yes being able to hand sew all of your own kit is a good thing. But in this time there were shops that handled your basic sewing needs. Not everything has to be hand done by yourself to be correct.

It looks great what you are doing so far.

[MrSnailGrave]

you should put up a new pic of you to show eveyone what you have