Thread: Pirate Costume Help

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Have almost everything I need thus far, but ran into a bit of a problem with fleshing out the last pieces of the costume.

I'm in need of the tricorn hat and the wader boots. I've already looked online, the best available boot covers are vinyl and apparently stink or are too simple. The hat is slightly easier, but a good one tends to get pricey.

I found an outdated pattern from Simplicity that gives a template for the hat and the boots, but I can't track down the pattern in the BB (Larger) sizes.

Tried just to search the web and I found a few E-How things, but hoping for something more like a template because when it comes to fabric I'm all toes.

Anyone out there have some help for me?

Oh, also, what's a good place to find a cheap (but not plastic) flintlock pistol and cutlass (preferably with basket guard)?

I just ran across some pretty impressive tri-corner hats at Halloween City the other day. They had their share of cheaper looking ones but found a very nice leather(ish) one that was just under 20$.

for the hat...go to a millinery supply company and get an unblocked felt hat blank, kind of like these http://www.hatsupply.com/woolfelts.htm, then tack up the sides using a cross-stitch. Leather or thread for the tacking, either is fine (thread's easier, leather looks cooler). Hats by Leko is a good source but they do have a $28 minimum - for that you can get 2 hats, so if you have a crewmate also looking... There are others, of course.

Awesome! Thanks for the replies. I haven't had a chance to run by the costume store yet, I'm worried for my wallet. But I know of a SPIRIT and a Party City nearby. As far as the military supply, it's a little further away but if I head that way I'll try it out.

Any idea of something to do about the boot covers? I actually have an old set of biker boots I plan to fix up, but need to extend the tops. They're pretty beat up so they'll look cool, but the soul need to be reglued. That's where just the boot covers old my regular leather shoes comes in. I'll probably use something from an Ehow, or the multitude of pirate enthusiast websites out there.

Originally Posted by deadboy

As far as the military supply, it's a little further away but if I head that way I'll try it out.

Millinery supply, not military supply. Hat making, in other words.

Check out the Pyrates magazine forum, as I recall in their clothing forum there were several references to a site that showed you how to make Jack Sparrow boots.

As for the weaponry...I've gotten several basket-hilted broad swords off eBay....

Simplicity pattern #2334 has a boot pattern. But you can modify the one that you have. If you need the boots bigger to fit your calf. Lay out your boot pattern piece, cut it in half from top to bottom in the middle. Measure how much extra you need, let's say 2 inches. Use one of the pattern pieces that you don't need and cut a 3" wide by however tall the boots are piece of "extra" tissue. Tape one edge of the "extra" tissue along the boot pattern where you cut it in half. Measure 2" and tape the other side of the boot pattern to the "extra" piece. Just make sure the top of both boot pieces are lined up when you tape.

This will work if you need more height on the boots, too, just cut in half across the middle and add "extra" there.

I can't pass up the opportunity for a SHAMELESS PLUG. http://piraticalstylecreations.blogspot.com/
This is my personal blog and custom pirate hat making store. I (as well as my friends) do all manner of pirate props, accessories and costumes. Take a look and see what you think, though if you are planning on wearing this costume once for Halloween, I think you'd be better off with some of the less expensive suggestions. That said, I'd love to help you out if I can.
Best of luck, and Full Sails!

Originally Posted by piraticalstyle

I can't pass up the opportunity for a SHAMELESS PLUG. http://piraticalstylecreations.blogspot.com/
This is my personal blog and custom pirate hat making store. I (as well as my friends) do all manner of pirate props, accessories and costumes. Take a look and see what you think, though if you are planning on wearing this costume once for Halloween, I think you'd be better off with some of the less expensive suggestions. That said, I'd love to help you out if I can.
Best of luck, and Full Sails!

Pretty! You do nice work. Finest Colorado pirate I've met yet (if the forum counts as meeting)

Hi there,
You could have a look at the boots and Pirate swords and hats here. It may be what you are looking for. Pirate Costumes for Girls You could also look in a toy store locally. This is what I do if I can't find the props I'm after. They are easily modified too. Good luck

Originally Posted by The Auditor

Pretty! You do nice work. Finest Colorado pirate I've met yet (if the forum counts as meeting)

Forum meetings ABSOLUTELY count! If you are ever out near the Rocky Mountains, give me a holler. We'll make it formal.