Gentleman of Fortune Posted September 16, 2004 Posted September 16, 2004 I am so excited about this! That I have to share my luck with the crew here! I have been hunting down 100% silk velvet for some time (check out my links to other ports at my pirate site). Most suppliers of silk claim there "is no such thing as 100% silk". Which, of course, is not true. The problem is that if it exists, its very expensive. This material, when found by a commercial source, is usually about $150 a yard. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...DME:B:EOAB:US:6 Lucky me got it for about $20 a yard including shipping! 14 meters should be enough for a justacorps, waistcoat, breeches and a Mantua! I don't mean to brag... just have an excitment that only folks here can understand! Come aboard my pirate re-enacting site http://www.gentlemenoffortune.com/ Where you will find lots of information on building your authentic Pirate Impression!
Capt Grey Posted September 16, 2004 Posted September 16, 2004 Absolutely gorgeous, GoF. That be a handsome piece o'plunder. Captain, we always knew you were a whoopsie. Rumors of my death are entirely premature.
AkashaZuul Posted September 16, 2004 Posted September 16, 2004 You are lucky! That's the only one they had for sale! Oooh that is going to be a fine set of clothing. -Jennifer "Let them eat cake. No wait, kill 'em all instead, and plunder the cake for yourself. Mmmmm, cake. . ."
"Broadside" Long Posted September 16, 2004 Posted September 16, 2004 Aye, ye'll cut a dashin' figure in togs made from silk velvet! Congrats to ye mate, and be sure to post some pics of yer finished clothes. 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
Bloody_Mary_Bonney Posted September 19, 2004 Posted September 19, 2004 Tis truly beautiful fabric to be sure enjoy it But why is the rum gone? Save a horse ride a cowboy! Take me away and take me farther, suround me now and hold me like holy My toes are getting pruney Also my head is round that window is square.... My name is Micheal J Kabous and i eat babies! Your toast has been burned and no amount of scraping will remove the black stuff
Gentleman of Fortune Posted October 6, 2004 Author Posted October 6, 2004 It just came today and its too cool for words! 14 meters x 1.3 meters. Apparently, the person I bought it from was an interior designer in the UK and had a project for a middle eastern shiek about 10 years ago... the price tag on it is 150 pounds sterling which would make it about $300 per yard with todays exchange rate. Hurray! Come aboard my pirate re-enacting site http://www.gentlemenoffortune.com/ Where you will find lots of information on building your authentic Pirate Impression!
"Broadside" Long Posted October 7, 2004 Posted October 7, 2004 Congrats again, GOF Just in time to sew your new togs in time fer Hallowe'en! 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
Bloody_Mary_Bonney Posted October 7, 2004 Posted October 7, 2004 I'm glad your happy with it once again enjoy it But why is the rum gone? Save a horse ride a cowboy! Take me away and take me farther, suround me now and hold me like holy My toes are getting pruney Also my head is round that window is square.... My name is Micheal J Kabous and i eat babies! Your toast has been burned and no amount of scraping will remove the black stuff
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