User blog comment:Haras/Revive Your Old POTCO Pirate(s)!/@comment-1999071-20140118163551/@comment-1917218-20140118174125

Yep, here's a guide for making skins in 14w03a/b/1.8 http://imgur.com/a/hfaqL

Also, the "hat" layer now covers the entire body (it's removable) so players can have jackets/pants/hats/sleeves.