You in yar garb.

[Tartan Jack]

I finally deliver on picts for my shirt and sleeveless jacket.

What makes me proud is that the sleeveless jacket is made from less than a yard total of a scrap remnant from 96 District Storehouse. Due to all the issues with the fabric, holes and a long add cut (that happened to be the entire length of the shoulder cut-out), I was only charged $3 for the material. The scraps were tiny and only from the neck, shoulders, and side darts. The front and rear are the FULL width of the scrap I got.

It is also my FIRST attempt at button holes . . . I'm happy with how they turned out.

The tricorn is intentionally as simple and minimalist as possible. I rounded off the edge and sewed up the sides, no edging on purpose.

So, here goes:

The seven buttons and shape of the upper part of the shoulder opening are based directly upon several of the Penicuik illustrations from the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion. I am also making this kit for Jacobite reenacting.

I have found that they allow freer shoulder movement without moving the body at high upward arm extension.

Edit: looking at the back (which I can't see), I see that I need a "dart" back there and to split the bottom to hang better.

Edited July 6, 2009 by Tartan Jack

[LadyBrower]

Nice job, mister. I have to say, I am impressed with your bargain skills. =P

[MadL]

Better late then never (unless it be t' me own funeral). I don't get much time of late so I will consolidate:

Cheeky Actress - Astounding gown! While I do not think they had belly dancers around in GAoP, least not in th' Caribbean nor th' colonies, I would certainly be as entranced with a fine lass in such a fine gown as I have been of late with a dozen belly dancing troupes!

Corsairs Boutique - Mighty Fine indeed, and aye, I will 'ignore the bodice fit' as ye ask (just soon as I photo shop this dancer's mid-drift in....AH, got it!!)

Tartan Jack - Me hat off t' ye sire! I still can not get them button holes right!! Bloody 'ell too as I want soon t' start on me new bag and need t' get them stitches straight!

I just got me new breeches in, but it seems I will need t' take them to th' tailor; for some reason I have a 44" waist but when I order breeches in th' size for 42"~46" they are always about 4"+ too large....?? With the back gusset tight all the way (which should fit a 42" waist) they fall right down...just like me last pair? Good thing I found a local tailor that, while he gives me strange looks, gives me good work for a cheap price (only $10 to take in me last pair)

I was however a bit surprised to discuss some of the details about this newest pair in comparison to me last couple pair. Concerning the gusset I was told that they could find no evidence of a back piece of cloth (sewn over where the 'V' is cut) where Mid-1600 to very Early-1700 designs are concerned. She told me they could not find a pattern that way until after 1730. Also this new pair (designed for 1650~1720 was my request) it is Much fuller then those I have gotten from Jastown or elsewhere that cater mainly to the civil war groups. The waist band is cut much thinner too and they said they fly is NOT covered the way Black Bear and Jas does. But she does fine work, all hand sewn on outter seams and only machined on parts not seen...not nearly as intricate as me shirt Captain Sterling did but with that finery I needed to step up the rest.

Now I just need to decide on a cravat with or without lace....?

OH, and this weekend I met a pirate who had a FINE coat, I asked him what it be made of and he told me "I don't know, is is the coat worn in the opening ball scene of Cutthroat Island" - no joke he said, the very same coat! He said he has been doing pirates for many years now. So I put that CD in last night to see - IT IS! The very same coat that the actor (whatshisname) wears when he jumps over the stair case and gets caught! - Nice Coat! Much detail!!

Here is a photo of him (one on the Right):

and here is a new one of me with me new Dutch Cutlass (Windlass brand) visiting the Privateers of the Black Sail; aye, that be Captain Oberon's seat I am in, I dare him t' do someth'n about it too!!! HA!

oh, and the conchos used on me sword belt are by RenFairPirate, the ones he made from Spanish coin. If anyone see's him then tell him I have a leather worker interested in buying some from him...I dropped him a couple messages but have not heard back as of yet...

Edited July 7, 2009 by MadL

[William Brand]

Tartan Jack...superb. Very smart.

MadL...As I stated before, I love the red waistcoat and rig.

[Tartan Jack]

Thanks for comments on mine and I just hope to be "on par" with the other "Cap't Twill" types . . .

MadL, looks good.

I just got me new breeches in, but it seems I will need t' take them to th' tailor; for some reason I have a 44" waist but when I order breeches in th' size for 42"~46" they are always about 4"+ too large....?? With the back gusset tight all the way (which should fit a 42" waist) they fall right down...just like me last pair? Good thing I found a local tailor that, while he gives me strange looks, gives me good work for a cheap price (only $10 to take in me last pair)

Just a thought.

As I have dealt with real measurements compared to pant sizes, due to making my kilts . . .

Pant sizes are often 4 inches larger than what they say for where they ride. So, 36" jeans actually have a 40" waist. It could be that where you get your pants are using "normal" pants sizes as their sizing basis, rather than actual measurements.

For folks making "to order" custom clothing, such is a question: to advertise based on common used sizes or actual measurements?

I have started to ask.

[William Brand]

I won't mention the provider, but when making my waistcoat from the 'sizing' explained in the pattern, I measured myself and went up two sizes. It still turned out two sizes too small. I was not happy.

[silas thatcher]

since i got bit with one size discrepency, i went way overboard, cut to the largest size, temporarily sewed it together, examined the cut differences in the pattern for different sizes, and trimmed accordingly...

i know!! sounds like a pain, but it worked out fairly well for me...

[1stMate Matt]

MadL you a look great my friend. It has been nice seeing you transition! Well done.

[Cascabel]

OH, and this weekend I met a pirate who had a FINE coat, I asked him what it be made of and he told me "I don't know, is is the coat worn in the opening ball scene of Cutthroat Island" - no joke he said, the very same coat! He said he has been doing pirates for many years now. So I put that CD in last night to see - IT IS! The very same coat that the actor (whatshisname) wears when he jumps over the stair case and gets caught! - Nice Coat! Much detail!!

Here is a photo of him (one on the Right):

I also am fortunate enough to have one of those fancy coats from 'Cutthroat Island'. I got it direct from the prop house that had all that stuff before it went on eBay. I also got the shirt to go with it with matching lace. I got it for an obscenely low price..... Would you believe $10.00 ??? Anyhow, it is beautiful with incredibly fine workmanship. I got some other great stuff at the same time, but the fancy coat was the highlight.

>>>>> Cascabel

[Mr.Tignor]

Tartan Jack- Looking vveerryy good mate! That was quite the bargain too! See you this week!

MadL- I swear iv never had such fitting problems as with breeches. but your looking quite good my friend...i want your sshhoooeeess lol

[Jack Roberts]

MadL I do like that red waistcoat. Very nice with the small buttons and all.

[PistolOcannon]

Well, I've a'ready posted these in the new members section o' the Crow's Nest, but I suppose it shoulda gone here.

Here's me on dooty at the Whydah Pirate Museum just before welcomin' a tour group o' foreigners who prolly didn't understand a damned word I said anyhow.

These are the best shots I have and I'm not a bit pleased with them. I'm gettin new photos soon.

Now personally I love this one. I thought I looked mean in this picture, but me husband says I look like I was scared, like I saw Davey Jones er somethin'! What do you think?

Edited July 19, 2009 by PistolOcannon

[Capt. Sterling]

I finally deliver on picts for my shirt and sleeveless jacket.

So, here goes:

Tartan Jack, Yer off to a fine start there!

and Madl, love the red weskit...

Edited July 19, 2009 by Capt. Sterling

[oderlesseye]

These are post production shots fer the upcoming movie shot on the HMS SURPRISE

Azeroth Prime..

Edited August 9, 2009 by oderlesseye

[MadL]

FANtastic shots Oderlesseye!! HUZZA! 'n another HUZZA t' th' FX photo designer!!

[1stMate Matt]

FANtastic shots Oderlesseye!! HUZZA! 'n another HUZZA t' th' FX photo designer!!

Aye! Those are some good shots. Oderless you should contact the powers that be and have them drop a line to the magazine. I am sure they can help with promotions.

[Ransom]

Wow, great pictures, Eyes. Did you do the artwork? Hmmm, maybe I should let you photo-shop me!

[LadyBarbossa]

Fabulous images, Oderlesseye... I'm nigh jealous. :)

~Lady B

[captscurvy_nc]

Here's a pic from me doing a Blackbeard show at camelot treasures in Cary NC

[Tiberius]

Here be me in my gettup! Now be warned, this be the first time I donned this costume, it's had some work since then and still improving. Just don't have a decent pic of the updated costume. Hoping to have one soon though!

Edited August 19, 2009 by Tiberius

[LadyBarbossa]

Lookin' good, Tiberius. Shall look forward t' seein' the updated piccies in due time.

Ditto, Scurvy. Might good Blackbeard ye be.

LMAO! Oderlesseye... ye gives me some inspiration. Granted, twisted it be.. but inspiration nonetheless. Azeroth Prime... I likes th' name. Perhaps will use that (iffen ye don't mind) as the name of one of the Primes from Transformers! LOL, twisted sick I be, I know.

Lovin' th' piccies. Too fabulous.

~Lady B

[oderlesseye]

LMAO! Oderlesseye... ye gives me some inspiration. Granted, twisted it be.. but inspiration nonetheless. Azeroth Prime... I likes th' name. Perhaps will use that (iffen ye don't mind) as the name of one of the Primes from Transformers! LOL, twisted sick I be, I know.

Lovin' th' piccies. Too fabulous

LadyBarbossa... Azeroth Prime is the name of the Movie. Here is the link

for the promotional web site if you are curious..

http://www.starchasermovie.com/azeroth_prime.htm

Now as to twisted..Eye did fer fun..make myself look like my mural in the cove. I will post a side by side comparison pic in the next few days. My mural is now a hysterical reference..LoL..No I did not mean historical..Though the pattern of the coat is 1750's.

Edited August 24, 2009 by oderlesseye

[Tiberius]

Lookin' good, Tiberius. Shall look forward t' seein' the updated piccies in due time.

~Lady B

Thank ye kindly Lady B! I'll make sure to have a pic by next month when I attend the Nor Cal Ren Faire on Pirate Weekend

[MadL]

I Caught A Couple British Guppies I Did!!

...but Fish 'n Game say they be 'too small' 'n made me toss'em back

oh bloody 'ell, I forgots t' ask'em how they tie such nice cravats before they got away as well; mine never come out so neat 'n tidy

[oderlesseye]

Speaking of British Guppies....

This is my 1750's Captains coat with Mariners cuffs.

We are going to add the gold trim around the neck tonight.

A comparison shot to the mural

Edited August 29, 2009 by oderlesseye