Antique Fabric - linen for sale

[Gentleman of Fortune]

I moved the non linen/hemp fabrics to another thread

SILKS

As Promised... Here is the fabric and notions and what not for sale. I will keep updating this list as things come and go.. I have yet to get to my wool boxes, trims, and half of the Linen.

For those of you who went to PiP, there were some outstanding authentic pirates there... if you want to improve your game a bit, here is some fabric that will help put you over the top (and using Reconstructing History's patterns).

I got too much stuff... period. Other fabric whores out there know what I am saying. My main problem is I am living in Germany (my wife is a Dodds teacher) and I just can't get to the events... except for one or two a year... Maybe.

Since 9/11 its much harder to get through the Airport with a Handmortar (sold it). Swords are a pain too (sold it)...

Anyway, I am pairing down my Kit stuff/clothing to what I can put in a medium sized travel bag and go through the check in gate/security without problems. That means, I don't need enough fabric to make 12 kick ass Justaucorps, 20 sets of slop trousers, 25 short jackets, 14 waist coats etc etc.

I am not giving this stuff away mind you, I am selling it. Even still, in some cases, its a fraction of the cost you would pay elsewhere, even on eBay. Sometimes the price reflects the expense I paid and difficulty finding the material...

Where else are you going to find SILK grosgrain? Not synthetic grosgrain ribbon but grosgrain silk in quantities enough to make a justaucorps?

I am not beyond a little negotiation, and, since economic times are tight... I don't mind TRADING my stuff for yours...

Things that I would be interested in trading for would be Musical Instruments and Live Music equipment (mics, mixers, cables etc). I have a particular fondness for USA made REVEREND guitars, amps, and Basses... but hey, if you have a Taylor 714CE that you want to trade for a heap load of fabric, i am game.

This is first come first served, paypal preferred.

I will do my best to describe the fabrics in detail. If it says "silk", its because i believe ti to be silk (using burn test, feel, etc) and that I bought it from a vendor who purported it to be 100% silk. If it aint' right, I'll tell you upfront, and I will even give you 5 days to decide upon receipt of fabric. I am not here to gyp anyone.

I'll add more linens here in the next few days.... contact me for payment details.

Edited December 16, 2008 by Gentleman of Fortune

[Gentleman of Fortune]

SOLD AS ONE LOT

LINENS

Finding the "right" linen is not as simple as it seems! At least to me... but I got issues.

First up

L1- 2 pieces 64" x 31" and 3 2/3 yrds by 31"

Here is a piece of linen that is heavy enough weight to be a jacket or slops. I was going to make an early pair of petticoat breeches out of them or a pair of trousers. This pieces is easy 100 years old. And may be hand woven. It has all the hallmarks of small loom hand manufacture. Its freakin cool. It reminds me of the two guys from the period coat of arms thing that Foxe likes so much

The piece has some issues. There are 3 holes in it. One of them is pictured. If you are crafty enough, just avoid it. My intention was to "patch" it with blue check'd linen, which I thought would give it a sailor made vibe to it. If you ask nicely, I'll include enough blue checkd linen for repair.

More to come, or see my fabrics for sale page

again, first come first served (see trade info in first post)

Edited January 9, 2009 by Gentleman of Fortune

[Capt Grey]

GAH! If it wasn't the holiday season I would be all over the shirt-weight linen.

[Mary Diamond]

I am most interested ~ in all but the silk velvet. Please do let me know when they might be available (pics and descriptions as well).

Thank you!

[LadyBarbossa]

What color is the silk velvet and how much in yardage?

~Lady B

[Gentleman of Fortune]

SOLD AS ONE LOT

L2

Checked Shirt weight Linen.

If I could only find this in blue! Here is shirt weight linen. that has a real oatmealy colored natural background. This is checks as I think they should be... not that I want to start any arguments over fabric or anything....

Its new made stuff... I am not sure its available anymore, but you pay what i paid.

http://www.gentlemenoffortune.com/images/L2-64.jpg

L3 & L6 78" x 64" Med weight linen

I also have so antique/vintage sheeting. It can be used almost as is for bedding/camping, or if you want to give your pirate kit a little vintage vibe you can use it for slops/shirts (I'd say its a medium weight). Interestingly enought, it has the initial "D" emproidered at the top. I used one to line my sailor short jacket... and there was plenty left over.

Again, there are two of these... buy both and save!

You pay actual shipping cost, again, I don't want to gyp anyone

There is more stuff here

http://www.gentlemenoffortune.com/fabrics.html

See first post for trades and other info

Edited January 9, 2009 by Gentleman of Fortune

[Gentleman of Fortune]

SOLD AS ONE LOT

L4 & L7

Shirt weight linen sheeting

This is a finer weave than the ones above. Would make nice shirts... one has some storage staining on it but it should clean up... but how clean is a pirate anyway?

L8

Medium weight linen

This is a cool but unusual piece. It is made up of three panels that are 30" by 3 1/3 yards. The panel are sewn together to form a single piece that is 90" wide (and 3 1/3 yrds long). Vintage sheeting can be made the same way. Smaller home style loomed stuff sewn together to make a wider piece... but they are usually 2 yards or under long. I don't know what it was for, but I know what it can be used for... Pirate Stuff. It may be hand woven on a small loom. The joining stich looks to be machine done... but an old machine. Plenty of medium weight fabric to use for lining, shirts, or ?

Coup de Gras

L9 Hemp/Linen 13+ yards x 28"

This is a 40 FOOT long piece of real crunchy hand woven hemp/linen. Its med/heavy weight and would be perfect for slops...

Slops for you or someone you really care about because this stuff is sturdy, strong, and over 100 years old. Hand woven antique hemp/linen...

How much more authentic can you get??? It was made on a narrow loom, 28" but its more than wide enough for slops or jacket panels. Be thrifty in your pattern cutting and you should get 3 or 4 slops out of it..

This is the same thing that is going for insane crazy prices on eBay http://tinyurl.com/5gcea6 . Its sometimes called hemp/linen but i don't have a way to determine the actual percentages of hemp or linen content.

Its legit and crunchy... The picture below is folded over 3x. I sold 7 yards of it a few months ago on eBay for $150.

Ask Pat Hand about it, I sent him some about a year or so ago... though it was a little lighter weight than this.

See posts above for more info, or go here for what I have up right now

http://www.gentlemenoffortune.com/fabrics.html

Edited January 9, 2009 by Gentleman of Fortune

[Silkie McDonough]

Greg,

Were you trying to 'win'? "She(he) who dies with the most fabric wins!" ...yea, me too.

Edited December 16, 2008 by Silkie McDonough

[Gentleman of Fortune]

Bump--- Got some interest on the other forum. Act fast!

[LadyBrower]

About how much of the shirt weight (white?) linen? L4 and 7 I believe? what do you charge for shipping and how do you go about the transaction? Also, is this an antique piece as well?

[Gentleman of Fortune]

SOLD Someone bought in the whole shebang.

Edited January 9, 2009 by Gentleman of Fortune

[LadyBrower]

Thank you!

[Gentleman of Fortune]

What has been posted is indeed sold. I am about halfway through the linens though, and have some more to post.

Also, I have some really crunchy wools that I will post this weekend. I have lots of blanket weight wool, grosgrain wool, and medium weight stuff that is righteous!

Watch this space!