aceofalltrades
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I've wanted to build a Captain Hook frock coat (1991 film version) for quite some time and after learning about other's time consuming processes, it seemed like a better option was to start a bit more simplistic. After all, every pirate needs a beautiful red justacorps coat, but which would scratch the right itch? So, I settled on the Captain Morgan coat from the 2013 ad campaign. After taking a thousand screen grabs from various points in the run of those ads, it became obvious that there were likely 2 'hero' coats, followed by a more practical coat that was flashy, but less detailed and finally a mix between the cinematic 'original' and the latest 'party coat' that certainly has come more full circle to encompass the liquor branded icon:
So, with too many choices, I'm creating a coat that is closet to #2, as long as #1, more the color of the original, but tailored more like the latest version?
It's an ambitions project to start out with but the good news is I have a pattern from Historical Reproductions and more than that, I'm going to use my secret fabric weapon -- upholstery fabric - to get the color, weight and plush that looks like this cherry/ruby red wool blend.
Stay tuned for updates!
So, with too many choices, I'm creating a coat that is closet to #2, as long as #1, more the color of the original, but tailored more like the latest version?
It's an ambitions project to start out with but the good news is I have a pattern from Historical Reproductions and more than that, I'm going to use my secret fabric weapon -- upholstery fabric - to get the color, weight and plush that looks like this cherry/ruby red wool blend.
Stay tuned for updates!
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