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19th December 19, 05:13 AM
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I have a red velvet Sherriffmuir doublet that I wish I had more occasion to wear! A trifle warm for Florida....
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'A damned ill-conditioned sort of an ape. It had a can of ale at every pot-house on the road, and is reeling drunk. "
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19th December 19, 06:36 AM
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Cool to see velvet jackets being worn nowadays!
Do you get slippage if you're wearing the velvet Sheriffmuir and using a velvet bag-cover?
Actually it's odd about the velvet bag-covers, I've played them for 40 years and never had a problem with them slipping.
Then a few years ago I got a velvet bag-cover with the Dycem patches, but when I debuted it at a wedding gig I could barely play my pipes! It was the first time I had a bag constantly slipping down. I never wore that cover again.
Proud Mountaineer from the Highlands of West Virginia; son of the Revolution and Civil War; first Europeans on the Guyandotte
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19th December 19, 07:55 AM
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 Originally Posted by OC Richard
Cool to see velvet jackets being worn nowadays!
Do you get slippage if you're wearing the velvet Sheriffmuir and using a velvet bag-cover?
Actually it's odd about the velvet bag-covers, I've played them for 40 years and never had a problem with them slipping.
Then a few years ago I got a velvet bag-cover with the Dycem patches, but when I debuted it at a wedding gig I could barely play my pipes! It was the first time I had a bag constantly slipping down. I never wore that cover again.
Richard, I tend to agree. I think the Dycem is a gimmick, made popular by all the Grade 1 bands. Pipers have done well without them for centuries. Plus, I think it spoils the aesthetic of the bag, for what it's worth...
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19th December 19, 08:29 AM
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Back to the original post - what can the quality of these jackets possibly be at that price?
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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19th December 19, 01:14 PM
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Less than US$100 shipped for jacket and waistcoat, Pakistan shipped, wool and polyester listed as materials, ebay. But 100% positive feedback over the past year.
Definite crapshoot with Pakistani ebay sales. I am overly cautious until someone else gives it a try.
FYI- They also have a sherrifmuir set for about same price.
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19th December 19, 02:14 PM
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A velvet jacket can be a nice feature for evening wear but as with everything in life, one gets what one pays for. Personally I would avoid these.
Last edited by figheadair; 19th December 19 at 04:08 PM.
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19th December 19, 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by figheadair
A velvet jacket can be a nice feature for evening but with everything in life, one gets what one pays for. Personally I would avoid these.
Sage advice there. 
" Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the adherence of idle minds and minor tyrants". Field Marshal Lord Slim.
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19th December 19, 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by OC Richard
Cool to see velvet jackets being worn nowadays!
Do you get slippage if you're wearing the velvet Sheriffmuir and using a velvet bag-cover?
Actually it's odd about the velvet bag-covers, I've played them for 40 years and never had a problem with them slipping.
Then a few years ago I got a velvet bag-cover with the Dycem patches, but when I debuted it at a wedding gig I could barely play my pipes! It was the first time I had a bag constantly slipping down. I never wore that cover again.
I've not noticed any bag slippage issues. I have noticed that it gets VERY warm in there when playing (it's wool velvet).
'A damned ill-conditioned sort of an ape. It had a can of ale at every pot-house on the road, and is reeling drunk. "
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21st December 19, 01:10 PM
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Persons of a sensitive disposition might wish to avoid reading this description.
The oversized velvet bow tie was worn with a burgundy satin blouse and patent leather burgundy boots, and a green velvet suit - formerly a trouser suit but the trousers had been damaged in the shop, by someone walking past with a cigarette. I got it for very little money and made the trousers into knee length britches, added gold braid (sorry) made a cap from one of the cut off bits and wore it on stage for quite a long time.
As the boots had platform soles and six inch heels I was almost 6ft tall.
That would have been in the early 70s - when I had a 24 inch waist and could sit on my hair if it was loose.
Only this last Thursday at the Morris side Christmas meet, I wore a gown of dark green crushed velvet and added crimson ribbons - and sang as well as played the music. Why break the habit of a lifetime?
I presume to dictate to no man what he shall eat or drink or wherewithal he shall be clothed."
-- The Hon. Stuart Ruaidri Erskine, The Kilt & How to Wear It, 1901.
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