Rumba Rue Posted September 2, 2004 Posted September 2, 2004 Well here's the finished product of using the Capt. coat pattern. Unfortunately, I couldn't afford to buy black lining (hey you try and live on $700.00 a month on Government disability!), but I had some expensive linen lining I found at the Thrift store, so I used that. I had to use elastic in the waist of the breeches, because the outfit not only has to fit me, but my companion too, as we both have parts in the skit PRP does (not at the same time!). My concern is that the coat came out looking like an oversized well...uh coat. With frock coat patterns there's somewhat of a body form fit. Did anyone else have a problem with this? (Geez with this new digital camera, everything in the background comes out clear too!) Rumba Rue ** **
AkashaZuul Posted September 2, 2004 Posted September 2, 2004 Wow that turned out really cool! Can you get a photo of the back so I can see how the gores came out? -Jennifer "Let them eat cake. No wait, kill 'em all instead, and plunder the cake for yourself. Mmmmm, cake. . ."
Rumba Rue Posted September 2, 2004 Author Posted September 2, 2004 Uh, what gores? There's only the small slit at the bottom. Uh oh, did I screw up? (running to check pattern) Rumba Rue ** **
Rumba Rue Posted September 2, 2004 Author Posted September 2, 2004 Pattern checked, no gores. It's just a straight line cut at the sides. Uh, now what? Rumba Rue ** **
Mad Woman Cheryl Posted September 3, 2004 Posted September 3, 2004 Bee-u-ti-ful job!! Mad Woman Cheryl By Odin's mighty spear, I hereby snap and go berzerk!!!"
AkashaZuul Posted September 3, 2004 Posted September 3, 2004 Oh! I thought you used the new Simplicity Jack Sparrow pattern! It has gores. . . . Which pattern did you use? I love the blue fabric, by the way. -Jennifer "Let them eat cake. No wait, kill 'em all instead, and plunder the cake for yourself. Mmmmm, cake. . ."
Rumba Rue Posted September 3, 2004 Author Posted September 3, 2004 I did use that pattern. I didn't see any gores. So I'm going to get a bit creative. Well last night I had Boats put it back on, what I'm going to do is pull the material just a bit on each side of the back seam a bit, sort of like this )( and that will create my form fitting look I wanted. See I told you I can't read patterns! Rumba Rue ** **
Capt Grey Posted September 3, 2004 Posted September 3, 2004 Rumba, there should have been 3 triangular pieces that were supposed to go where the slits are. I understand your distress; the explanation on the pattern was not very good and I had to redo mine a couple of times to get it right. Captain, we always knew you were a whoopsie. Rumors of my death are entirely premature.
Rumba Rue Posted September 4, 2004 Author Posted September 4, 2004 I swear, my pattern doesn't have 3 triangular pieces! I had to buy the largest size pattern there was, so maybe it is different from yours! Oh poop! Well I'm going to go ahead and fiddle with the back and it should work. When I'm done, I'll take a picture of the back and see what you all think. Rumba Rue **I had a mind once....**
Capt Grey Posted September 4, 2004 Posted September 4, 2004 If it's the Simplicity "Jack Sparrow" costume, then it should be piece number 4; the directions say to cut three of them. But it looks fine without them. You just don't get the "flare" at the bottom. Can't really see them in this picture: Captain, we always knew you were a whoopsie. Rumors of my death are entirely premature.
Black Hearted Pearl Posted September 4, 2004 Posted September 4, 2004 I'm glad I didn't start mine yet. Can't sew worth a lick. So I shall hopefully learn from all your mistakes. (Probably not, but here's hoping! :) ) ~Black Hearted Pearl The optimist expects the wind. The pessimist complains about the wind. The realist adjusts the sails.
Capt Grey Posted September 4, 2004 Posted September 4, 2004 Pearl, I've only been sewing for a couple of years and this was one of the hardest patterns I have attemped. Jedi robes are much easier, nothing but straight seams. Captain, we always knew you were a whoopsie. Rumors of my death are entirely premature.
Rumba Rue Posted September 4, 2004 Author Posted September 4, 2004 Arrrgghhhh! No wonder, it's not that pattern! Duh me, mine's a Butterick pattern. Oh well, I've reworked the back, and it looks much better now. I took pictures, but for some reason after an hour of trying to upload two pictures to Village photos site, I gave up. So at some point I will try and get the pictures here. Rumba Rue **Not sew happy**
Black Syren Posted September 4, 2004 Posted September 4, 2004 Ive never sewed anything in my life but a button on a shirt..I am doing the sparrow pattern. Im currently on the shirt..All I have left are the cuffs and hemming it. But when I cut the split down the front of the shirt it is way to long..I bought the bigger size to and it hangs open to nearly my navel..I thought about lacing it up..but I may just use hooks and eyes then I can adjust where I want it to stay open..The vest is next then Ill work on the coat..That coat scares the mess out of me..But I refuse to be intimidated!!!! I shall prevail..*i hope* http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v519/Dara286/trident01-11.png If you got a dream chase it, cause a dream won't chase you back...(Cody Johnson Till you Can't) Â Â
Animal Posted September 4, 2004 Posted September 4, 2004 We just got the pattern and another one for the Doc. She used to sew for Buster Brown ( remember them, there operte out of Haiti now ). We are hoping for new stuff for PIP. Just 113 days away but who is counting Animal Buccaneer - Services to the highest bidder!!!
Rumba Rue Posted September 5, 2004 Author Posted September 5, 2004 Here's a picture of the back of the coat after adjustments. I understand about how triangular peices would be inserted to make the bottom flare. I honestly didn't know there was a pattern labeled Jack Sparrow, pirate coat. I saw the Butterick pattern and assumed it was the one you were all talking about, that's why I got it. Well f**k me! Oh well, at least the pulling together of the back did the trick and actually it looks better now on than before. I'm working on a shirt for Boats to wear. As soon as it's done I want him to put the whole costume on and I'll take a picture or two and post it here. Rumba Rue **Hey I'm blond, I can walk into any wall**
Capt Grey Posted September 5, 2004 Posted September 5, 2004 Oh, now I understand. Sorry fer the miscommunication. Here is the pattern I was referring to. It's Simplicity #4923 Captain, we always knew you were a whoopsie. Rumors of my death are entirely premature.
Black Syren Posted September 5, 2004 Posted September 5, 2004 That is the one Im currently working on Capt. Grey. Never having sewn anything before it's kicking my butt but im enjoying it.. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v519/Dara286/trident01-11.png If you got a dream chase it, cause a dream won't chase you back...(Cody Johnson Till you Can't) Â Â
Rumba Rue Posted September 5, 2004 Author Posted September 5, 2004 Nope that's not what I have, but by the teeth of the shark I shall track it down today! Rumba Rue **Plunderin' is good for the soul**
Rumba Rue Posted September 5, 2004 Author Posted September 5, 2004 Well I went to Jo Ann's Fabrics and got the correct Jack Sparrow coat pattern and it only cost me 1.00 ! I thought the gal at the register had rung it up wrong, but she checked and said no. Well now that's one hell of a deal. Rumba Rue ** **
Capt Grey Posted September 6, 2004 Posted September 6, 2004 Arrrr, now that be a treasure of a price indeed! Huzzah, Rumba Rue! Captain, we always knew you were a whoopsie. Rumors of my death are entirely premature.
Rumba Rue Posted September 7, 2004 Author Posted September 7, 2004 Well here's my partner in crime's picture in the outfit. Boats, whose real name is Bill Bixby, is the dear soul I live with. Ah my good man Rumba Rue **You there go hoist something**
"Broadside" Long Posted September 7, 2004 Posted September 7, 2004 Aye, 'tis a fine dashin' outfit! Tell your mate about these shoes: They would look great with that ensemble. And they're only 63 doubloons at By The Sword. I'm thinkin' about plunderin' a pair meself. Cheers, Broadside, his mark Every normal person must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats! - Lucanus
Rumba Rue Posted September 7, 2004 Author Posted September 7, 2004 Ya the dang moccasins have got to go! I'll show him the picture of the shoes when he gets home from work. I agree with you, they would be very good. Rumba Rue **Smile, you 're on pirate camera**
Rumba Rue Posted September 8, 2004 Author Posted September 8, 2004 <GASP- was what came out of Boat's mouth> He discovered that by time the shipping charges (which were not shown)were tacked on he was looking at way over a hundred bucks! He said, 'NO WAY!' As I have said before, "If the shipping charges aren't shown on line, the companies can tack on whatever they want and you don't know it until it's almost too late! Never, but never buy from places like these, also, there was no indication that their site was 'secure' for credit card transactions - another red flag! Best bet, as in the case with that site, is call and find out first before ordering anything! Boats is going to check the Thrift stores. Rumba Rue **A very wary pirate**
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