2 questions for pirates about pirates...

[tanguerra]

I suggest you consult Captain Google young man. He is a fine purveyor of the type of merchandise you seek.

[black bart]

Arrrrrrrrrr....I always suggests waitin a few months first afore ye splashes out on Pirate gear. If ye be still aloive arter the amputations, scurvy and sea sickness ye can treat yerself to a bandana and an eye patch. Besides ye don't wants to go wastin money on a pair o boots when ye most loikley will only need the one!

[DaveL]

YArrrrr...

Oi saw some hideous attempts today at work. All that 'el-cheapo chuck it in the bin when yer finished' stuff ain't worth worryin about matey.

Get yerself a decent tricorn hat and eye patch and wear it with pride. I think Tangie might be right. Seek out a e-store that is close to where you live. There be nuthin worse than waitin' for it to be shipped across the globe.

[black bart]

After survivin bein transported to Oz and various other escapades I decided ta treat meself to these lavish threads. The eye patch was a gift from a Canadian Pirate.

[black bart]

The ships are off e bay!!!

[The Black Spot]

...I decided ta treat meself to these lavish threads.

I's seen loads o pictures where there's a big, round sun wi' a smiley face in the sky. This be the first time I's seen a picture wi' a square sun that has a face like a smacked arse.

[anthrobabe]

Ye've been tol about not buyin ye ships offin e-bay

better qwality can be had off of ARGH-bay

and that lavish blouse ye be wearin looks like one what was stole off a me warsh dryin line once
but ye kin keeps is-- the stink'll never come out

[black bart]

:worship:
What do ye be meaning?

The ships are off e bay!!!

Arrrrr...sorry matey...I meant Aaaargh Bay o course! A job lot of 5 ex Cap'n Cronan ships fer 4 Dubloons. Two minutes arter that beatiful picture were painted (by Twoships Lautrec the famous French artist) the lot o em sank.

[black bart]

...I decided ta treat meself to these lavish threads.

I's seen loads o pictures where there's a big, round sun wi' a smiley face in the sky. This be the first time I's seen a picture wi' a square sun that has a face like a smacked arse.

Ye'll never appreciate art until ye stops wearin yer patch over the wrong eye!

[anthrobabe]

Spot
'e wares it over that bad eye so's he don scare imself lookin in tha mirror of a mornin

[black bart]

Arrrrrr...Spot's got a point about me bein the Square Sun though...maybes they'll give me a part on 'Pirate Teletubbies'!

One mornin Tinky Winky, La La, Dipsy and Po were feelin a bit odd after a bowl of Tubby Fish Head Stew...can ye guess which one of em's goin ta puke kids?

[The Black Spot]

One mornin Tinky Winky, La La, Dipsy and Po were feelin a bit odd after a bowl of Tubby Fish Head Stew...can ye guess which one of em's goin ta puke kids?

The one that drunk the tea by mistake.

[Rev. Rowan Redbeard]

You will have to forgive my piratical compatriots. They often speak in piratese, which is not always easy to understand.

If you are willing to spend larger amounts of your pillaged booty (money) I would recommend finding someone who makes costumes for a local theatre and have them help you determine the particular outfit(s) you want and work out a cost from there. Should you want to spend loads of gold, and you have a professional theatre or very good college theatre department in your area, you can try that.

Otherwise, Goodwill or other thrift stores can be a good source for frilly blouses. Trousers may be a bit more difficult, but you can eke by with a pair of black, brown, or other non-blue jeans (not faded). You might also try loose fitting yoga pants.

ebay may be a source for some accessories, but it can be hard to tell the quality of the items you are attempting to purchase, much less the fit.

You may also see if there are any RenFairs, SCA events, or other historical reenactment type groups/events occuring in your area.

[anthrobabe]

NOW I AM REALLY LOST!!! HELP!

:worship:
What do ye be meaning?

The ships are off e bay!!!

Arrrrr...sorry matey...I meant Aaaargh Bay o course! A job lot of 5 ex Cap'n Cronan ships fer 4 Dubloons. Two minutes arter that beatiful picture were painted (by Twoships Lautrec the famous French artist) the lot o em sank.

sorry--- right o

like capn rowan said--- it depends on your money situation.


I'm fairly handy with a sewing machine and often fabric/crafts stores will have bolts of fabric that are not expensive (sometimes as little as 50cents or a dollar a yard) that can be a good source for materials for pirate themes---- remember loud colors, prints, stripes, muslin, white or off white cotton are always good pirate choices.
If you just can not sew a straight line then try some of the "cheats"on the market such as no-sew-hem- it's like a glue for fabric just cut and glue, heavy duty fabric facing can work as well.

also look through crafts books for ideas-- most that are put out by the big companies like Simplicity are full of Halloween costume ideas right now and the patterns are easy to get and run around $10-$15 each.

I've made friends with a retired professor at my university that used to be head of the costume shop and Oh the joy I've had in rooting through the storage round here-- with permission and all - not just to get stuff but to get ideas and copy patterns and all. So that route has been fairly thrifty for me.

For the accesories you have to really think outside the box or spend money--- be creative, try different things and see what happens.

[black bart]

Arrrr...an don't forget the Parrot Droppins fer a final touch o realism!