Pirate coat pattern free

I had a realization this morning! It was like an atom bomb went off in my head in regards to patterning a Men's 18th century frock coat. I've been looking at diagrams of patterns inline for weeks now, trying to figure out the easiest (and admittedly laziest) way of drafting a men's jacket. I do have the background in pattern drafting and can do it from measurements and the formulas, but I have been stalling, hoping I could find something easier. This morning I realized how easy it actually…

Argh! These wenches need to walk my plank!

Lekala Sewing Patterns - Mädchen Mäntel Sewing Patterns Made to Measure and Royalty Free

If danger is your middle name and you enjoy things like medieval torture techniques, UFC fights, and crossword puzzles, have I got the sewing pattern for you! Above are the pattern pieces for John Galliano's Pirate Jacket. And here is the link to the pattern pdf. Through a series of links, I came across this pattern. As you can imagine, I was very excited to get a glimpse into the mind of such a uniquely gifted designer. That glimpse... scared me! However, after giving myself a pep talk and…

As I have mentioned on more than one occasion, my first ever cosplay costume was making myself a replica Six Frock Coat (see right). I made it in 1985 or so, when I was around 16, from fabrics I found at various fabric shops around North West London. My self-demand for getting things as accurate as possible was evident even then, and I found some pretty good matches for some of the elusive materials used to make the original. I have always hung onto it, despite it not fitting me for many…

jack sparrow jacket pattern

Cruella de Vil has long been a popular choice for Halloween costumes, and with Disney dropping her live-action origin story earlier this year, I have a

Pirate coat pattern

Designer Scott Johnson's richly layered pirate coat is a cinematic marvel you have to see to believe, and you can own it (if you hurry!!)