piracy is our only option

[anotheranon]

I finished the coat today.

"Simplicity 18th century" coat (pirate coat)
Fabric/notions: old brocade drapes flatlined with quilting cotton, pewter buttons
New thing: First 18th century-ish thing; first historic-ish thing I've done in awhile where I didn't sweat accuracy.
Challenges: cutting it down from too large of a size, getting the hem even.
What I'd do differently next time: take greater care to correctly fit the muslin before cutting fashion fabric; eliminate bulk from finished seams.



Given that this is "fantasy pirate" I'll likely style it with Elizabethan-era shirt, scarf around the waist, black jeans, and Westwood pirate boots.

But it's gotta have my next project: the tricorn.

Comments

[kat1392.livejournal.com]

Nice!

[jlsjlsjls.livejournal.com]

Looks VERY nice! Can't wait to see a photo of you modeling the entire outfit. :-)

[wcg.livejournal.com]

I think that came out very well!

[ex-maehymn.livejournal.com]

That is SO GORGEOUS! Also, I just noticed your mood icons. Awesome!

[hadesgirl.livejournal.com]

Sweet! I love your decision to use that side of the fabric as the outside. I voted for the other side, but seeing it now on the finished product...? Yep, you done good! ;pppp

[anotheranon.livejournal.com]

Thank you all!