casketchris Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 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... 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 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...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casketchris Posted October 1, 2007 Author Share Posted October 1, 2007 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 Nautical acquisition and redistribution specialist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentleman of Fortune Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 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 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...
Kenneth Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 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.. "Without caffine, I'd have no personality at all" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casketchris Posted October 1, 2007 Author Share Posted October 1, 2007 kenny the most important thing is you could walk at the end of the day unlike me and fat chris Nautical acquisition and redistribution specialist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casketchris Posted October 2, 2007 Author Share Posted October 2, 2007 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 Nautical acquisition and redistribution specialist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCholeBlack Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 '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. "If part of the goods be plundered by a pirate the proprietor or shipmaster is not entitled to any contribution." An introduction to merchandize, Robert Hamilton, 1777Slightly Obsessed, an 18th Century reenacting blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casketchris Posted October 3, 2007 Author Share Posted October 3, 2007 thanks for the comment CrazyCholeBlack i have green stockings right now and im working on my checked shirt Nautical acquisition and redistribution specialist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrydeath Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 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. :) Pirate Lass with sass, brass, a cutlass, an a nice *ss. Capt of the FOOLS GOLD PIRATES BLAST BREAST CANCER! GET A MAMMOGRAM AND SAVE YOUR TREASURED CHEST: http://www.myspace.c...iratesthinkpink http://www.myspace.c...oolsgoldpirates CAPT OF THE ONLY PYRITE SHIP AFLOAT: THE FOOL'S GOLD- look for us and Captain Merrydeath on facebook! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casketchris Posted October 4, 2007 Author Share Posted October 4, 2007 i agree color is one of my main objectives Nautical acquisition and redistribution specialist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casketchris Posted October 9, 2007 Author Share Posted October 9, 2007 ok this is with my new shirt and a neck scarf Nautical acquisition and redistribution specialist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casketchris Posted October 12, 2007 Author Share Posted October 12, 2007 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... Nautical acquisition and redistribution specialist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSnailGrave Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 lokks good now you need to make your vest or jaket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganTyre Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silkie McDonough Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Jim Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 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. My occupational hazard bein' my occupation's just not around... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Hand Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 how do i tie a square knot. Just tie a reef knot....... same thing... different names...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casketchris Posted October 13, 2007 Author Share Posted October 13, 2007 thanks for the help ill give it a shot Nautical acquisition and redistribution specialist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSnailGrave Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 so hows the vest coming along chirs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Sterling Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 how do i tie a square knot. Just tie a reef knot....... same thing... different names...... Boy that was a great help! "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...
Patrick Hand Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Boy that was a great help I figured that Pyrates being Sailors, .......and Sailors calling it a reef knot.... it would 'splain everythin' ........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathyrn Ramsey Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSnailGrave Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 you should put up a new pic of you to show eveyone what you have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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