Scupper Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 Aye mates! Sashes. I be looking for one. Preferably Kelly green. i have or know no one around here that be good with sailcloth and needle. Guess I have to find me a good wench eh. Or a mate with connections to the trade. Any help appreciated. me thanks Scupper "That's the navy for you. Rum in the scuppers today. Blood in the scuppers tomorrow."Thrist is a shameless disease. So here's to a shameful cure!"Loyalty, honesty and directness are traits I admire. Insecurity, snipes and disrespect I will not tolerate in the least." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Westyn Elizabeth Roberts Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 Scupper, There's no need to be good with a sewing needle in order to have a fine sash. All you need is 2 yards of fabric, scissors, hot glue gun and glue and about a yard or so of fringe. I bought 2 yards of black satiny material, cut it in half (widthwise), then, held it open, hot-glued the pieces together to make it half as wide and twice as long. Then, I just folded it down the center (lengthwise) and hot-glued down the rough side to hold it together. I hot-glued 2.5" black fringe around the ends to cover up the rough seams, and voila! Instant sash. Hey, I needed one in a hurry for the Renaissance Festival. It was a last minute thing, and it looks fine when I put my belt over the top of it. Plus, it's long enough to wrap around twice to hold arms in place and still have the great, draping ends. And the fabric was on sale for $1 per yard, so the whole thing cost me about $3.50 to make. :) Much cheaper than paying $20 for a sash that's half as long, 1/3 as wide and not the right fabric. Anyway, if you don't trust hot glue...that stitch is not difficult to make by hand or on a sewing machine. However, if you do sew the sash, make sure that you fold the fabric (wrong side out), make a standard straight stitch, then flip it back right side out to do the ends. Attach fringe and you're done. Hope I helped. Capt. WE Roberts "I shall uphold my indignity with the utmost dignity befitting a person of my undignified station." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scupper Posted September 10, 2003 Author Share Posted September 10, 2003 My thanks on your advice. I've not used a hot glue gun before. I have one downstairs, a holdover from the ex. Is there a special glue ? Or will standard glue be ok?. Scupper "That's the navy for you. Rum in the scuppers today. Blood in the scuppers tomorrow."Thrist is a shameless disease. So here's to a shameful cure!"Loyalty, honesty and directness are traits I admire. Insecurity, snipes and disrespect I will not tolerate in the least." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the Royaliste Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 :) There be sticks you use for the gun... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Westyn Elizabeth Roberts Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 Thanks for that heads-up, Royaliste! Yes, Scupper! You have to use hot glue sticks. The best ones I've found are the low-temp all purpose glue sticks. They stick to anything from plastic to paper and cloth, and you don't turn your fingers into solid blisters when attempting that perfect edge. Tip: If you do get hot melt glue on your finger (I know it sounds yucky, but it works!) Stick your finger in your mouth. The temp of your mouth is several degrees cooler, and the hot glue will come right off and not leave a nasty blister...if you do it right away. I'd like to see anybody try that with Super Glue. Heh, heh. Slurp! Capt. WE Roberts "I shall uphold my indignity with the utmost dignity befitting a person of my undignified station." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captweaver65 Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 the main problem with hot glue is that you can't wash the sash in hot or warm water without it losing it's hold-also if it gets too much sun it may come loose. another option is fusable webbing.it goes on with an iron and lasts longer that the glue. you can buy it at fabric or craft stores. :) Capt Weaver "No man will be a sailor who has contrivance enough to get himself into a jail; for being in a ship is being in a jail, with the chance of being drowned. A man in jail has more room, better food, and commonly better company. " Dr. Samuel Johnson Capt Weaver's Pirate Perversions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tar Bucket Bill Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 The Fabrics Store has some nice green linen for less than $7 a yard. It's called Green Tea. I just got a yard of it in the mail yesterday for my head scarf. http://www.fabrics-store.com Good luck! Wm. Tarkett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scupper Posted September 11, 2003 Author Share Posted September 11, 2003 Me thanks mates. I went to a craft store at lunch and found the materials I liked. both velvet and silk) as well as someone who told me about the fusable materials. I bought a small piece of material and some low temp glue sticks to practice with. Scupper "That's the navy for you. Rum in the scuppers today. Blood in the scuppers tomorrow."Thrist is a shameless disease. So here's to a shameful cure!"Loyalty, honesty and directness are traits I admire. Insecurity, snipes and disrespect I will not tolerate in the least." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkmalkin Posted September 11, 2003 Share Posted September 11, 2003 If I don't feel like sewing, I use a special craft glue designed for fabric called "ok to wash it". Works great for appliques, hems, emergency fixes on split seams, and so forth. The Pyromaniac Pirate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captweaver65 Posted September 11, 2003 Share Posted September 11, 2003 I just finished my first sash. it is made of purple vintage satin weight fancy silk from 1920's.I've had the material for years after a dear friend who died gave it to me.she had made her prom dress out of it (catholic school prom with parent appointed escort). the silk shows it's age in the areas of light-fading the purple to a pinkish. I will add fringe later when I find some that looks right. I am very happy with it.it is a real pleasure to actually use this fabric,which is a treasure in itself . I hemmed the edges with...*gasp*...a sewing machine zigzag stitch. :) Capt Weaver "No man will be a sailor who has contrivance enough to get himself into a jail; for being in a ship is being in a jail, with the chance of being drowned. A man in jail has more room, better food, and commonly better company. " Dr. Samuel Johnson Capt Weaver's Pirate Perversions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
"Broadside" Long Posted September 11, 2003 Share Posted September 11, 2003 That sounds great, capnweaver. I love vintage fabrics and I'm sure the fading gives it a more authentic "scurvy" appearance. If that's what you're after. Here's Luck, Broadside Every normal person must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats! - Lucanus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
"Broadside" Long Posted September 11, 2003 Share Posted September 11, 2003 Tar Bucket Bill, Thanks to ye for the link to the fabric website. I'll be addin' it to me Favorites, ya kin lay to that! Broadside Every normal person must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats! - Lucanus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Grey Posted September 11, 2003 Share Posted September 11, 2003 Another good online fabric place is Trim Fabric. They get end-rolls of designer fabrics and they're prices are great. I use them for almost all of my costuming. Captain, we always knew you were a whoopsie. Rumors of my death are entirely premature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scupper Posted September 12, 2003 Author Share Posted September 12, 2003 Me thanks mates. All this information is of great help. Tis great to be a pirate here. Scupper "That's the navy for you. Rum in the scuppers today. Blood in the scuppers tomorrow."Thrist is a shameless disease. So here's to a shameful cure!"Loyalty, honesty and directness are traits I admire. Insecurity, snipes and disrespect I will not tolerate in the least." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
"Broadside" Long Posted November 11, 2003 Share Posted November 11, 2003 Just thought I'd share some pics of the sash I just finished sewing. It is 10 inches wide and has 2 inch fringe. It's made from 2 yards of satin-backed shantung that I found on clearance at me local Jo-Ann's. I wasn't about to pay 40-60 pieces of eight for something I could figure out on me own. Hope ye like it! Broadside Every normal person must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats! - Lucanus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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