Actually, a double row of that braid would work. Here's an actual size mock up.
Sewn atop a 7/8" base gold trim, this can work.
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Actually, a double row of that braid would work. Here's an actual size mock up. Sewn atop a 7/8" base gold trim, this can work.
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Commodore Starska |
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I will give it a NON-Photo shop test and post the results Steve.
Here is the other braid in a test shot with some back trim I just picked up.
Keith
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The Admirable |
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Look at what I found on Ebay: And 7/8" wide! Said to be from the 60s or 70s. Only 4 yds left. This would be great if it were made now. Only enough for about 3 tunics.
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Commodore Starska |
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So has anyone come up with what the Ranking on the Dress Uniform for a Rear Admiral would look like?
I mean after Commodore you can not see the piping on the back seam. Keith
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The Admirable |
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Commodore Starska |
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The braid that I posted that looked more silver is really gold. Just very shiny. Once I have some good lighting I will post it. It turns out not to be exactly 3/4. It is a bit shy of that But maybe workable. It is from India. If it is liked I can check to see how much they have. The auction said only 3 yards but when I contacted them say I need at least 5 they said they had a lot. Just selling in 3 yards on eBay. Keith
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While looking for a good widely available candidate as a base pattern for the male formal, I couldnt find a commercial pattern that was suitable, but I did find this online pattern: http://www.independentliving.org/fashionfreaks/mjackets.html The 2nd half has the information for the raglan sleeve jacket with collar. The womens formal is the TOS duty uniform, but with the poly silk (taffeta texture) instead of doubleknit fabric. A commercial pattern that may modifiable is the McCall's Civil War Officer costume #4745: It has set-in sleeves instead of raglan, but if youre able to modify the pattern, then this will work too (the single-brested version). Steve |
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My Braid/Trim is in and here is what I have to chose from
#1 The backing from Joann.
#2
#3
#4 Keith
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Commodore Starska |
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I am going with #2 or #4. I have not desided yet.
Keith
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The Admirable |
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Steve |
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Commodore Starska |
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Yes the photos were taken outside.
I will try to get you requested photo today. Keith
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Commodore Starska |
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Dang,
Weather turned bad. I will get those photos up as soon as I can get them shot. Keith
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The Admirable |
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hehe, with the weather in Washington, that might be awhile! Steve |
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