Gentleman of Fortune Posted December 16, 2008 Posted December 16, 2008 (edited) I have had this thread up for a while, and have sold a few things... In the spirit of the "new year" and resolutions, I want to move this stuff out of the fabric closet. 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. First the Silks and Fake silks S1 $40 AVAILABLE Royal Blue Silk Its a darkish/purplish Royal Blue. Would make a nice waistcoat or early style Justaucorps S3 & S4 go as a set. $125 Its SILK Grosgrain. I looked all over for silk grosgrain. I found some purple and made my justaucorps out of it. My purple cost me about $75 a yard when I found it. Here is some REALLY nice silk. Grosgrain is a heavy (for silk) fabric that has ridges. Its kind of like Corduroy (or faile silk) that was historically, very popular. They say "Grog" got its name from the captain inventor who always wore a grosgrain coat. Grosgrain could be silk, or wool (I have some wool grosgrain I will sell too... in a burnt orange). I bought it to make this early (1687) justaucorps. Its another Royal Blue that is 4 2/3 yards x 56" I am selling it with the blood red piece that was made on a narrow loom. The red fabric is also grosgrain silk and is in two pieces 66" x 28" and 12" x 28". I bought it to do the cuffs... like in the picture. I paid 25 pounds sterling a yard... I would take $125 for the blue and the red together. I also *had* some vintage silver metal braid, like the stuff pictured above... but you may have to beg Mr Bagley for some of it after the 7th of Jan. I also have a box of linens. Some hand woven old (100+ Years) stuff, some newer (from the 1940s-50s) but all great for Piratical Re-enacting use. And Many old wool blankets in pastel colors with a nice naval nap to them that would be great for short jackets. I'll post that up over the next few days. Edited January 1, 2010 by Gentleman of Fortune Come aboard my pirate re-enacting site http://www.gentlemenoffortune.com/ Where you will find lots of information on building your authentic Pirate Impression!
Gentleman of Fortune Posted December 16, 2008 Author Posted December 16, 2008 Resuming SR-5 $35 Silk (Rayon) This is a piece of watered silk. I got it from the same estate sale as above. Its definitely vintage, cause modern moire/waterd' looks more machine patterned... this looks (to me) more 18th century. Waterd' silk (and other water'd fabrics) were made by pressing them between metal rollers that had a design on them. This is NOT silk... or at least, it doesn't burn like silk. When I test it, it comes out, to me anyway, as Rayon. I could be wrong, but I will sell it as Rayon. Its a light red.... not pink, but a light red, the pictures make it look darker than it is. Would make a cool Justaucorps.. but there is 4 2/3 yards by 42" so you can't be built like a linebacker... It would make a Righteous sleeveless waistcoat (with a back of linen!) under the justaucorps above.... hmmm.... if you buy the grosgrain silk, you can have the water'd piece for $20 otherwise, its $35 Come aboard my pirate re-enacting site http://www.gentlemenoffortune.com/ Where you will find lots of information on building your authentic Pirate Impression!
LadyBarbossa Posted December 16, 2008 Posted December 16, 2008 Heheheh... When ye mean trade, what be ye lookin' for? Oooo, tis a VERY tough decision here, GoF. :) ~Lady B Tempt Fate! an' toss 't all t' Hell!" "I'm completely innocent of whatever crime I've committed." The one, the only,... the infamous!
Gentleman of Fortune Posted December 16, 2008 Author Posted December 16, 2008 PM replied to, Some are now on HOLD pending payment! 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!
Gentleman of Fortune Posted January 8, 2009 Author Posted January 8, 2009 If you are interested in any of these, let me know as I have listed them on other forums... snooze n' loose! Come aboard my pirate re-enacting site http://www.gentlemenoffortune.com/ Where you will find lots of information on building your authentic Pirate Impression!
michaelsbagley Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 If you are interested in any of these, let me know as I have listed them on other forums...snooze n' loose! Yep, I was the quickest on the draw for the 100% pure silk velvet.... And GoF was a pleasure to deal with on that.
Capt. Sterling Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 (edited) GoF is always a pleasure to deal with... if I had the cash I would scof up that blue grosgrain silk in a flash, but alas.... such is life at the moment... Edited January 8, 2009 by Capt. Sterling "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/
Kate Souris Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 And I love my silk velvet Greg....thank you! And thanks to my Mickey who bought it for me!
Cheeky Actress Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 And I love my silk velvet Greg....thank you!And thanks to my Mickey who bought it for me! Kate, what colour is this 100% silk velvet? Member of "The Forsaken"
michaelsbagley Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 And I love my silk velvet Greg....thank you!And thanks to my Mickey who bought it for me! Kate, what colour is this 100% silk velvet? Kind of a medium blue. Maybe later I can get her to take a picture and post that.
Cheeky Actress Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 Medium blue? Okay...pictures would help. Member of "The Forsaken"
Gentleman of Fortune Posted January 10, 2009 Author Posted January 10, 2009 (edited) Sold Edited December 31, 2009 by Gentleman of Fortune Come aboard my pirate re-enacting site http://www.gentlemenoffortune.com/ Where you will find lots of information on building your authentic Pirate Impression!
Kate Souris Posted January 10, 2009 Posted January 10, 2009 Thanks, Greg....just saved me from having to haul the roll out. LOL
Gentleman of Fortune Posted January 10, 2009 Author Posted January 10, 2009 There is another box on the way with silk thread and other goodies... enjoy! Come aboard my pirate re-enacting site http://www.gentlemenoffortune.com/ Where you will find lots of information on building your authentic Pirate Impression!
Gentleman of Fortune Posted December 31, 2009 Author Posted December 31, 2009 I still have most of this stuff... and more linen. I'll make a proper update later... but if you want to make me an offer before hand, let me know. 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!
LadyBarbossa Posted January 1, 2010 Posted January 1, 2010 Hmmm... tempting, GoF. As always, right tempin'. I'm leaning t'wards th' 3.5 yards o' deeper blue silk. ~Lady B Tempt Fate! an' toss 't all t' Hell!" "I'm completely innocent of whatever crime I've committed." The one, the only,... the infamous!
THE wench Posted January 1, 2010 Posted January 1, 2010 I am interested in the Blankets..How much?...Got a Pic...? My link
Gentleman of Fortune Posted January 3, 2010 Author Posted January 3, 2010 Pm'd you "THE" Wench 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!
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