Capt. Sterling Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 The following images are garments all constructed from Reconstructing History patterns.... and the patterns are splendid indeed!!!!!!!!!!!!! I highly recommend them!!! First our crew does NOT consist of lady pirates. If you be a woman and want to play a pirate you need to pass inspection and be able to fool other men! Therefore the women in our group play period correct female roles... and there are a ton of those available to portray, and thanks to Kass's brilliant new patterns, Ladies can now be wonderfully attired and need not walk around in the wrong stuff any more. The first image is of our crew's Actress, Mistress Lilly McKinney. She is a prominent figure on the London stage and keeps the Captain entertained when he is in port. (btw we play pirate hunting privateers as well as pirates so we can legally be in well known ports without having to glance over our shoulders) She is wearing the Bodice Gown pattern and it took less than 48 hours to put together including all the boning! And boy did she turn heads at the Blackbeard Festival Ball Friday night! The dress can also be taken down a notch for day wear. It is a gem to put together. The next female, sorry guys if this is sounding like a fashion show... but I have to sing praises about these patterns.... is the Captain's Daughter! Left behind in London, young Mistress Sarah Sterling, is being raised by The Empress (an old and very dear acquaintance of the Captain's,) as a proper young lady. NO she does not get dragged around the world on her Father's ship, nor does he allow her to dress like a pirate and swing from the yardarm! He won't be able to marry her off properly if he did! She does get to spend time with him when he is in London. And the following pictures are how she dresses when she travels to visit with him... She is wearing the full Lady's Riding and Hunting Outfit Pattern and it came together perfectly for her! Also using the Lady's Hunting Pattern, I began putting together kit for our crew's two Midshipmen... Check out the lad in the red striped cranberry coat. Ignore the fact that his shirt doesn't fit nor his stockings, he pinched them from the Captain's chest and that he's making faces so he won't be sold... but the coat is a slightly scaled down version of the Lady's Riding coat. It is the same cut as the man's and much easier to resize for young boys who can't quite fit the men's stuff yet. Again a perfectly simple coat to put together. (The boy on the left in the white is wearing cast off Rev. War. NOT period correct for GAoP, but twas all we had for this one event. He's obedient and comes cheap for day hire, but ignore his outfit for now.) His new suit is in the making as well as the proper Dorset buttons for all the coats like the ones on the Captain's brown coat. These patterns are very well made and go together like a breeze. The complete hunting outfit and an additional sleeved waistcoat and the cranberry striped coat were finished in less than a week (except for proper buttons... ). I HIGHLY, highly recommend em... and I hear tell if you can't sew, Kass can and is now willing to make the proper stuff.. ... too cool.... And she has her webpage Reconstructing History with all sorts of patterns and historical info and a chat site where you can ask questions and she is more than happy to help you create the perfect period impression!!!! Most Sincerely, J.H. Sterling Captain of the Archangel & Purveyor of Fine Children and Brides What be I bid for these fine young ones? Hard working they be and eat little at a meal! "I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers Crewe of the Archangel http://jcsterlingcptarchang.wix.com/creweofthearchangel# http://creweofthearchangel.wordpress.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kass Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 WOW! What's a girl to say... I would like to state for the record that I do not pay Captain Sterling to do this. Hell, he won't even let me give him a volume discount! And I never knew him before he started buying patterns from me last fall. :) Thank you, Captain, for your wonderful review. Your skills as a tailor should not be give short shrift, however. You do excellent work! Building an Empire... one prickety stitch at a time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Sterling Posted June 6, 2006 Author Share Posted June 6, 2006 Thank you, Captain, for your wonderful review. Your skills as a tailor should not be give short shrift, however. You do excellent work! Thank you kindly Mistress! "I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers Crewe of the Archangel http://jcsterlingcptarchang.wix.com/creweofthearchangel# http://creweofthearchangel.wordpress.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Jim Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 So (or sew, if you're pun crazy), are ya'll hand sewing these wonderfull clothes, and you're still able to finish in about 40 hours time? And, are there "shortcuts" (if you will excuse the affrontery of one who is time challenged) where machine sewing will save time but not be visible? My occupational hazard bein' my occupation's just not around... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Sterling Posted June 6, 2006 Author Share Posted June 6, 2006 So (or sew, if you're pun crazy), are ya'll hand sewing these wonderfull clothes, and you're still able to finish in about 40 hours time? And, are there "shortcuts" (if you will excuse the affrontery of one who is time challenged) where machine sewing will save time but not be visible? Everything NOT seen is sewn by machine, everything seen is hand finished, including all the linings to the outer fabrics, which are prick stitched in place which is period correct. So on the coats and waistcoats: machine sewn pieces are sleeves together, and shoulder seams. then the coat is prick stitched together including side seams, by hand. Then the sleeves are sewn to the coat at the shoulder by machine for the outer fabric... lining is hand sewn in place and the cuffs are prick stitched together by hand, then hand sewn to the end of the sleeve. The gown has a inner bodice that is channeled for boning... the channels are machine sewn as well as the skirt panels together using the stitch in the instructions so there are no raw edges. Then the outer fashion fabric is hand stitched to the inner bodice and bound with narrow ware tape, again by hand. Sleeve pieces are sewn by machine but sewn to the bodice by hand as is the decorations. Hope that helps.... the patterns include BOTH instructions for period correct sewing techniques and modern machine sewing.... so what ever you are faster with... the directions are there Hector "I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers Crewe of the Archangel http://jcsterlingcptarchang.wix.com/creweofthearchangel# http://creweofthearchangel.wordpress.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Jim Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 Now that is what I call a succinct, informative and altogether usefull answer. Not only that, but it informs us all of yet another aspect of Kass's designs. My occupational hazard bein' my occupation's just not around... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Actress Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 As a wearer of such a fine gown, Kass out did herself as far as fit and comfort. I am not a stranger to wearing corsets...I've been up and down a tyme line or two and when I first saw the stays pattern upon her website, I was, to say the least, a bit scared. The very appearance of such a contraption look sooo uncomfortable...yet, looks can be deceptive. Kass...I know my dress lacked the proper busk, but even with it, I don't think I will ever think twice about wearing ANY of your custom design patterns. I was quite happy running about on Friday night (Captain chasing his lover about the ballroom) and not feeling a bit exhausted in it. La! Such a wonderful cut and fit! Member of "The Forsaken" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kass Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 You guys are the best customers ever! I'm printing this out and reading it on dark days. Building an Empire... one prickety stitch at a time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshuaRed Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Those pics are phenomenal!! Finally the GAOP has arrived! There's no excuse for not being authentic now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentleman of Fortune Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Captain Sterling... I doff my floppy hat to you. WoW!!!! Is all can say. No wait, I can say more! Since we have already sung the pattern's (and pattern maker's) praises... let me sing yours. You did a great job and have at least one good eye for detail! The doreset buttons were an interesting choice, and I Applaud your selection of fabrics (the striped coat is way cool too... I was thinking about some breeches in a striped silk pattern myself) You have seriously raised the bar here..... Back to the drawing board for me. I see you went with the early mens justaucorps. Have you tried the 1700 pattern yet? I have both, but think I am going to do the early one first (so I can bug you AND Kass for tips!) Greg Come aboard my pirate re-enacting site http://www.gentlemenoffortune.com/ Where you will find lots of information on building your authentic Pirate Impression! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitman Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Well My MY MY You know the only problem with Kass's work is at some point we are gonna come to expect this level of brillance and no longer be impressed by it. Course then agian thats some time off I mean the only other comprable work in that regard is the Pyramids at Giza and they still hold plenty of charm. :) Excellent work all the way around Kass and Capt. Sterling HUZZAH THIS BE THE HITMAN WE GOIN QUIET Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kass Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Hitman, you're sweet! I don't think I've ever been compared to the Pyramids before! Building an Empire... one prickety stitch at a time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Sterling Posted June 7, 2006 Author Share Posted June 7, 2006 Thank you! This is truly high praise coming from all of you! I came to the pub to learn from folks like you and I have been, so between Kass's patterns and tips and all YOUR hard work and references, things are really starting to come to pass! Here's to all of us! Thanks again! Hector "I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers Crewe of the Archangel http://jcsterlingcptarchang.wix.com/creweofthearchangel# http://creweofthearchangel.wordpress.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Sterling Posted June 7, 2006 Author Share Posted June 7, 2006 I see you went with the early mens justaucorps. Have you tried the 1700 pattern yet? I have both, but think I am going to do the early one first (so I can bug you AND Kass for tips!Greg Bug all you want! Hector "I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers Crewe of the Archangel http://jcsterlingcptarchang.wix.com/creweofthearchangel# http://creweofthearchangel.wordpress.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callenish gunner Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 i did take notice of you and your family at hampton ...you looked grande the first three of those were rootbeer for the nippers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Sterling Posted June 9, 2006 Author Share Posted June 9, 2006 i did take notice of you and your family at hampton ...you looked grande the first three of those were rootbeer for the nippers Thank you Hugh, most kind of you and the wee ones be ever so grateful for the drinks. "I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers Crewe of the Archangel http://jcsterlingcptarchang.wix.com/creweofthearchangel# http://creweofthearchangel.wordpress.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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