Resources

I thought it would be nice to list the places where I purchased supplies or found information for this project.

Merchants

Corsetmaking.com: Tina has been nothing short of wonderful. I purchased the grommet setter and laces from her. She's been so helpful, I just can't say enough!
Fabric.com: Silk dupioni for coat and corset lining.
Fabric Store: Red and black linen for the kids tunics. One of the cheapest sources of linen I've found.
James Townsend & Sons: Tricorn hat and coat pattern. Beth CALLED me after I ordered to ask if I wanted the pattern shipped separately since the had would take some time. Wow!
Sock Dreams: Stripey socks (both pairs) here. LOTS of really cool socks I haven't seen anywhere else
Sugar Kitty Corsets: Skull beads, pirate band-aids and cat-a-pults. Found Shannon on eBay. She's been great to work with! She's got some really cool stuff in her store.
TL Barnes: Skull buttons and skull-and-crossbones trim. Justina is great to work with and carries the biggest selection of specialty trims I've seen.

General Resources

Custom Corset Pattern Generator: A nifty online utility that helps you create your own pattern.
Red Dawn: Simple skirt directions. A great resource for getting started with simple to make garb.

Pirate Resources

Center Stage Costumes: Their catalog pictures are a great for getting ideas
Dead Men Tell No Tales: I wish I'd have ordered from these guys instead of Oriental Trading Company for the frozen treasure stuff.
Gentlemen of Fortune: A pirate reenacting group!
Cosutming Suggestions: Good info. Great links!
Very Merry Seamstress: My ultimate pirate frock. If I could make anything... it would be something like this.
Pirate Shirt instructions: Why not make your own! Check out the hanky hem skirt instructions too.

a grand(iose) sewing adventure After completely loosing my grip on sanity, I decide I need something to sew.
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I thought it would be nice to list the places where I purchased supplies or found information for this project. Merchants Corsetmaking.com Tina has been nothing short of wonderful. I purchased the grommet setter and laces from her. She's been so helpful, I just can't say enough! Fabric.com Silk dupioni for coat and corset lining. Fabric Store Red and black linen for the kids tunics. One of the cheapest sources of linen I've found. James Townsend & Sons Tricorn hat and coat pattern. Beth CALLED me after I ordered to ask if I wanted the pattern shipped separately since the had would take some time. Wow! Sock Dreams Stripey socks (both pairs) here. LOTS of really cool socks I haven't seen anywhere else Sugar Kitty Corsets Skull beads, pirate band-aids and cat-a-pults. Found Shannon on eBay. She's been great to work with! She's got some really cool stuff in her store. TL Barnes Skull buttons and skull-and-crossbones trim. Justina is great to work with and carries the biggest selection of specialty trims I've seen. General Resources Custom Corset Pattern Generator A nifty online utility that helps you create your own pattern. Red Dawn Simple skirt directions. A great resource for getting started with simple to make garb. Pirate Resources Center Stage Costumes Their catalog pictures are a great for getting ideas Dead Men Tell No Tales I wish I'd have ordered from these guys instead of Oriental Trading Company for the frozen treasure stuff. Gentlemen of Fortune A pirate reenacting group! Cosutming Suggestions Good info. Great links! Very Merry Seamstress My ultimate pirate frock. If I could make anything... it would be something like this. Pirate Shirt instructions Why not make your own! Check out the hanky hem skirt instructions too.