dharman07 Posted October 8, 2005 Posted October 8, 2005 hello! First post here. I understand that asking for a British Military coat pattern on er.. well the oppositions board.. is a bit like flying the black flag of No Qarter. But Im a huge fan of the Jack Aubrey books, as well as Hornblower, and have always wanted a Post Captians coat. Anyone know of a good facimilie or close copy thereof? If not, id be interested in patterns etc... Thanks, David Hartman.
dharman07 Posted October 9, 2005 Author Posted October 9, 2005 oops! wrong forum! Newbie error! please deleate thread.
Tempest Fitzgerald Posted October 9, 2005 Posted October 9, 2005 Ah dharman07....give you joy, my dear! May this be of aid to that of which you seek. This vendor offers a pattern with variations of civilian and millitary top coats. I have never laid hands on this pattern mind, and adjustments may need be made for the outcome desired. Never the less, it appears to be a good foundation in which to work with. Jas Townsand This vendor should be able to provide you with the trappings that you would require to finish the coat out. They offer braiding, cloth and the buttons that would be appropriate. Military Heritage Bonne chance, mon ami!! ...Or lay these bones in an unworthy urn, Tombless, with no rememberance over them: Either our history shall with full mouth Speak freely of our acts, or else our grave, Like a Turkish mute, shall have a toungueless mouth, Not worshipped with a waxen epitaph... King Henry V- William Shakespeare 'She wore a gown the color of storms, shadows and rain and a necklace of broken promises and regrets.'~Susanna Clarke Attention! All formats of plot and characterizations produced under the monikers "Aurore Devareaux" or "Tempest Fitzgerald" are protected under the statutes of Copyright law. All Rights Reserved. F.T.M.
Gentleman of Fortune Posted October 9, 2005 Posted October 9, 2005 There are some online patterns, or at least, diagrams that could be helpful. Come aboard my pirate re-enacting site http://www.gentlemenoffortune.com/ Where you will find lots of information on building your authentic Pirate Impression!
portagee Posted October 9, 2005 Posted October 9, 2005 Aye, Tempest be correct Military Heritage has a fine looking example that I been linked to for some time now. (Been drooling over the Lieutenants coat for far to long.) Post Capt. coat
Fox Posted October 11, 2005 Posted October 11, 2005 I have made several RN officers' coats of that period (including a captain's undress coat). There was no set pattern for officers coats so they followed the civilian fashions of the time, with specific braid and buttons depending on rank. So, if you can get hold of a pattern for any coats of the right period it would do. The only things actually specified by Admiralty orders were whether the coat was single or double breasted (Captains' were double breasted),whether the collar was falling or standing, the colours and the braid and buttons. I believe I took a pattern from Norah Waugh's excellent "The Cut of Men's Clothes". An undress Captain's uniform, modelled on Sir Sidney Smith's at the siege of Acre RN Lieutenant's dress coat I also have in my possession an original pre-1812 Read-Admiral's coat so if you're planning to go for ultra-authenticity I'd be happy help with construction details. Foxe"With this Fore-Staff he fansies he does Wonders, when, God knows, it amounts to no more but only to solve that simple Question, Where are we? Which every chi'd in London can tell you." - Ned Ward The Wooden World Dissected, 1707ETFox.co.uk
King's Pyrate Posted October 11, 2005 Posted October 11, 2005 I had mine made by a local civil war seamstress...I just gave her a picture of what I wanted and she did the rest. Might be cheaper than most other sources. Good Fortune in your search KP
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