pirate progress

[anotheranon]

Simplicity patterns go fast and this one is no exception. Pix below the cut:


See, it's already looking like something! Also notice the pockets are sewn on. And in:


The pattern hides a lot of the detail, unfortunately. The welts aren't perfectly even, but they are finished and lie flat, as does the interior:


I serged the edges of the pocket on the inside, but I'm not sure I want to finish any of the other seams this way - this isn't a hyper-historically-accurate project but machine-finished edges are a bit obvious if there's ever a flash of inside during wear. I may turn them under and finish them as this seems easiest and less messy than my other options (Fray Check and waxing the edges).

Comments

[rubyjones.livejournal.com]

Hi! That looks great. Love the colour/pattern of the fabric :) How long does it take to whip a complete piece together?

[anotheranon.livejournal.com]

Hey - welcome back to LJ!

Each piece is different. This one, I have a simple pattern and can use my sewing machine all the way through because I'm not hung up on making it look terribly historically accurate. So, probably a month or so (I have a full time job and other hobbies).

If I have to draft/fit the pattern, cut out multiple layers, sew parts by hand... it can really stretch out. I think about my longest projects have been 6-8 months start to finish.

[jlsjlsjls.livejournal.com]

Looking great! Love the different-angle shimmer and tonal changes of the fabric. :-)