and now for something competely different

[Alan H]

I am making a Renaissance doublet.

The pattern is available here: http://members.cox.net/moirandalls/patterns.htm

It's blue-gray, and as of right now it's going to be unlined, though perhaps I will go hog-wild with some extra polyester tartan that I've got and line it.

I gotta say, making a simple garment from a pattern, like this doublet, is a LOT easier than making a kilt.

BTW, Randall has patterns for making your own balmoral, tam and glengarry.

[The F-H.C.A.G.]

Well now, Alan, you've come full circle. This is how I got my start in sewing! Ah...Renaissance Faire! The memories. Of course, as a man, you'll probably never have the "out-of-bodice experience" that we all got to have at the end of each day at Faire...

Be well,

Star

[Rex_Tremende]

Of course, as a man, you'll probably never have the "out-of-bodice experience" that we all got to have at the end of each day at Faire...

Well, there's no need to go into the details here, but I've had that experience. There's a certain comfort in feeling like you're getting a great big hug all day. You feel all relaxed when its over, too.

Hey, Alan, I saw a book* at the bookstore the other day and thought of you. Might be something else for you to try after you master the art of sewing doublets.

Regards,
Rex.


*I think that was the one, and if it was, it's laid out a lot like Barb's book.

[blackbeard]

Just wait until you get around to making standing ruffs. You'll wish you were back to making kilts.

[Alan H]

Just wait until you get around to making standing ruffs. You'll wish you were back to making kilts.

Not happening! LOL...

I might...MIGHT, MAYBE make a simple leather jerkin from this pattern as well, after I'm done with the doublet. We shall see.

What I REALLY want to make is one of these:

[Steeplechase]

Not happening! LOL...

I might...MIGHT, MAYBE make a simple leather jerkin from this pattern as well, after I'm done with the doublet. We shall see.

What I REALLY want to make is one of these:

Let me know when you are done, I'll be your crew!


Alan, you have too many irons in the fire...of course, it is better than none.

[Alan H]

Let me know when you are done, I'll be your crew!


Alan, you have too many irons in the fire...of course, it is better than none.

Well, the kiltmaking iron is coming out of the fire. I finished the Hall box-pleat. I don't know what the status is on My MacNaughton, Ancient, I assume that it's still getting made, but the maker seems to not be answering PM's. Then there's Bethany's black-and-flames box-pleat kilt, and finally the Dutch MacKay 8 yard for Piper George. And then, it's over. Done, finis. I even gave away some inexpensive tartan and sold the X Marks PV. Enough. Time to do something else.

[Kilted in Maine]

Well, the kiltmaking iron is coming out of the fire. I finished the Hall box-pleat. I don't know what the status is on My MacNaughton, Ancient, I assume that it's still getting made, but the maker seems to not be answering PM's. Then there's Bethany's black-and-flames box-pleast kilt, and finally the Dutch MacKay 8 yard for Piper George. And then, it's over. Done, finis. I even gave away some inexpensive tartan and sold the X Marks PV. Enough. Time to do something else.

Should have saved the X Marks PV.

It would have made some nice sails (visually but not necessarily functional).

[MacLowlife]

Pardon this newcomer for highjacking the thread. I have been a-lurking for months and now must ask a question. I am considering an attempt at converting a sportcoat not into a day coat or argyle, but into a PC. I have checked and the length of the sportcoat's skirts is greater than the length of a PC. Of course there are no curvy seams. However I wonder if anyone has considered hacking up a jacket to this extent. I have a nice Pendleton BW jacket and thought it might yield a distinctive coatee.

Many Thanks and hello to all

McLowlife