Some recent projects

[Tartan Jack]

Close ups of the open kneed breeches:

Heavy gray wool-

Linen-

[callenish gunner]

nicely done sir!!!

[René la Gaffe]

very well done sir! i dare say that those wool slops may help save your bacon in november!

[Tartan Jack]

THANKS!

Come Nov, I'll be wearing several layers.

One will likely be a THICK pair of wool trousers . . .

(Those are quite period, and warm.)

Come to think of it, what would be a period good winter coat?

I'm guessing a heavy weight wool seaman's jacket worn over several other wool seaman jackets . . .

Historical note: The finds that the classic patterns are based on included several sets of clothing worn atop one another in layers. At least one was a "victim" of exposure, despite all the layers.

Edited July 31, 2009 by Tartan Jack

[René la Gaffe]

though not quite cut out for a sailor...im making a wool greatcoat , sleeved wesket ,and a cloak for this winter....cant be a pyrate all the time, bbuutt i suppose a good wool jacket should do you ok....be sure to get some wool gloves though!