Pirate Coat!!!

So....I'm sure you've probably forgotten because it's been so long, but it's okay because I remember that once upon a few ages ago I mentioned the construction of a 'pirate' coat...ringing any bells?

Well, I finally got pictures taken!!!

First, a little bit of an explanation or description of my project.

So, my mom already had the pattern from a previous costume project (although she had never made the coat), and I searched through the fabric stash to find pieces big enough to make a coat out of.

Since this project was just for fun, I didn't really want to spend anything extra on it, so using stuff I already had was a joy.

Well, there were a few new experiences; 1) I've never made 'godets' before. Thankfully my Mom was around to walk me through it, or I'm afraid this coat would have been an epic disaster because I was completely dumbfounded by them - they turned out good, though!!!

2) The cuffs on the sleeves - while I LOVE them, they were a bit different...

3) I used a soft corduroy for the main body of the coat, which kinda stuck up the needle on the machine a bit, but we got through it!

Those are just the most troublesome parts. On the whole, this project was WAY FUN and I LOVE my pirate coat!!! 

The front - note the awesome cuffs!!!

Here you can see the back and how the 'godets' work. It flares out nicely!!!

Every time I mention to people that I made a pirate coat, they immediately ask me "What are you going to do with a pirate coat?"

The answer? I have no clue. I just wanted it! And for me, there doesn't really have to be a better reason than that to have a good time with a sewing machine. I'm sure it will come in handy some day... you never know when a good pirate coat may be required!!!

"Norrington: No additional shot nor powder, a compass that doesn't point north,
[looks at Jack's sword]
Norrington: And I half expected it to be made of wood. You are without doubt the worst pirate I've ever heard of.
Jack Sparrow: But you have heard of me." ~Pirates of the Caribbean; Curse of the Black Pearl

" Jack Sparrow: Me? I'm dishonest, and a dishonest man you can always trust to be dishonest. Honestly. It's the honest ones you want to watch out for, because you can never predict when they're going to do something incredibly... stupid." ~Pirates of the Caribbean; Curse of the Black Pearl