OL Jack The Pirate Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Hello me hearties im looking for 3 yards of grey Coat weight wool or kersey to make a sailors jacket. i cant seem to find it besides looking at reconstucting history. i think they want like $25.00 a yard thats way to much me. does anybody know where else i can get some. Or if anyone has 3 yards by 45 width i would gladly take it from you thanks ol jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OL Jack The Pirate Posted April 6, 2008 Author Share Posted April 6, 2008 What else would be a good fabric if coat weight and kersey are not avaluable to me what other fabric could i use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleneckhalfshell Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Have you given any thought to using 'old wool' ? What I mean is this, there are a lot of old wool coats to be found 'out there' Think yard sales, thrift stores, salvation army, etc. for very little $$ I have one that I have been holding on to for years in the hope that some day I might have the skills to alter it into a period jacket. It has a few moth holes, but I look at that just giving it some character If you can sew, then finding a old wooll coat and taking it apart, might be a cheap way to get what you want. I believe that such things were done in period, nothing was thrown away, especially if it could be 're-worked' So reworking an old coat, would be very period and frugal. No Fear Have Ye of Evil Curses says you... Aye,... Properly Warned Ye Be says I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelsbagley Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 In an older thread, someone mentioned using old military blankets for wool for sailor's coats.... Check eBay, or your local army surplus store. Just check to make sure they are actually wool and not synthetics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate Souris Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 I cannot believe that Michael did not direct you to this website: http://www.periodfabric.com/ When we were doing Viking age stuff, this is where I got all my wool from and the prices were the best I had found (aside from ebay). I think most of these coat weight wools are $10/yard and I can attest that they are of very good quality. I think Michael got his fustian and his striped linen ticken from this site too, but I cannot be sure.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OL Jack The Pirate Posted April 7, 2008 Author Share Posted April 7, 2008 thanks for the website kate it should come in handy Ol jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OL Jack The Pirate Posted April 7, 2008 Author Share Posted April 7, 2008 do anyone else have any good ideas or websites i should look at . I want as much info for i can choose for the best . Ol Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelsbagley Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 There is also Denver Fabrics And also B. Black and Sons Inc. Woolrich Fabrics, but with Woolrich there is a 15 yard minimum order which can get pricey unless you are going in with another person or two. Those are the easy links I have on hand... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OL Jack The Pirate Posted April 8, 2008 Author Share Posted April 8, 2008 thanks for the links Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCholeBlack Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 All of my materials as of late have come from Wm. Booth Draper. Wonderful high quality goods. "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...
'Bastian Devareaux Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 You may wish to peruse this site. fabric by the yard Their wool prices tend to be rather reasonable and they also deal in a selection of linen. I have done well with finding wool for a decent price on E-Bay. It is time to pause, even so early, for this account is not intended to be about my life...but is, as I have said, about my life's secrets. Secrecy is intrinsic to my work. ~ Christopher Priest “Five and Twenty Ponies, Trotting thru’ the Dark. Brandy for the Parson, 'Baccy for the Clerk. Laces for a Lady, Letters for a Spy.Watch the wall my darling; While the Gentlemen go by.”~Rudyard Kipling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentleman of Fortune Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 I will give a nod to trying old 100% wool blankets. I find a lot of them in Grey (but lots of other colors as well) and they seem to do pretty well.... You can even "full" them a bit for a little water proofing... A blanket will make you a short jacket with extra left over... its well worth giving it a shot as most blankets can be had for $5 or so. GoF (My sailor jacket was made from a basket weave pinkish/tan blanket) 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...
OL Jack The Pirate Posted April 25, 2008 Author Share Posted April 25, 2008 Thanks GOF and thankie to all the other mates out thar fer your info. this will help alot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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