OST Waistcoat - Cosplay UK

[Blade Savvy]

Being where I am I cannot always see uploaded pictures, so if this garment has been 'reviewed' elsewhere, my apologies.

Found this version (link below) of said waistcoat (notwithstanding button issues, weathering etc etc), how does the fabric and pattern stand up to your collective informed opinion. At the price, it seems a reasonable 'upgrade' from POTC 1-3.

Thoughts???


http://cosplaysky.co.uk/pirates-of-the-caribbean-4-jack-sparrow-vest-costume-uk.html

[HIGH5orDIE]

Looks like it has a little too much shimmer in the material but at that price that is a lite complaint... definitely passable imho

[Blade Savvy]

Thanks High5, that was my first thought. A few days in the Sun will soon kill that off!! Appreciate your opinion

[Mondas42]

Would be interested to see how you get on with this vest, was thinking off getting one myself...

[Blade Savvy]

At that price M, probably just give it a whirl!!

[FleetStreetNightmare]

I've seen a couple Sparrows who had this vest, and once you weather it down a bit it actually looks pretty decent. If you want, you could even replace the back material with more accurate material and it would probably look pretty good.
Here's a pic of a Sparrow who had that vest
Jack Sparrow Italia

[Blade Savvy]

Thanks FSN,

Worth a go me thinks! It will take some time to arrive here unfortunately - just as we lose the sun for a couple of months! Oh well, still got plenty of upgrading to keep me busy until then!  

[Button It]

I'm sure the colour could be knocked back - the trim and buttons are also big eyesores for me! I've heard someone supplies the right buttons...  

[Mondas42]

Yup:-

http://www.textilegarden.com/X4%20metal%20&%20metal%20like%205.htm

[Banditxx1]

No Mondas... you didn´t get it... he was talking about himself: Simon the button Lord  

[Mondas42]

Doh!! 

[Blade Savvy]

Ahhhh. But competition is good!! Although Lord Simon takes some beating (mostly at week ends when he's called Sharon....but I digress!!   )
Jokes aside, I too thought the buttons and stitching would need amending, but still comes in at a reasonable cost. What say you?

[Mondas42]

They are also offering 15% off with code 15ouk....

[Mondas42]

What braid would people use to replace the one that's on the vest?

[Button It]

It's a cream russia braid (I think our American cousins call it 'soutache' or something) that you need.

[Mondas42]

Will 3mm do it do you reckon?

[Button It]

That's probably about right

[Mondas42]

Gary buddy

Did you ever get one of these waistcoats? I was going to put Xmas costs got in the way  

Martin

[Blade Savvy]

Martin,

No not yet. Like you, Christmas first (and new fencing, replace the burner etc etc  ) !  
Will let you know when I go for it.   

[Mondas42]

Gary

Gave in and ordered one. Will post some pics when it get here before I mod it.

Have a good Xmas

Martin

[Blade Savvy]

Good man! Look forward to seeing the pics. Did you give them any additional measurements such as length of back and front of waistcoat??
Have a peaceful Christmas.

[Mondas42]

It just arrived today, will post pictures when I can get my camera out but first impressions are reasonably favorable. It's a darker blue that the web site shows and less shiny. The gold bits are not embroidered but look almost like a flock effect (but for less than £50 what do you expect!) the braids for the buttons are not as seen on the sight but are a dark leather type material. Buttons need changing and the back is wrong but acceptable. All in all not too bad.

Martin

[Banditxx1]

...waiting for your pics... ;-)

[Blade Savvy]

Quite an impressive turnaround time though. How does the fit go against your measurements?

[Mondas42]

Its a little long on me but that's easy enough to sort out. Here are the pictures I took:-

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