I wanna be an officer!

[SideshowMel]

Thanks gals! I've checked out the imperial website, it's a great resource! I'll definately be making my own uniform rather than buying one, I've sewn for years so I reckon I can do an okay job.

I normally make medieval clothing, I have a part time business in custom clothing for reinactors, so the sewing part will be easy, but the "modernity" will be the hard bit! Also finding the time to sew this uniform in between all the sewing I do for my business & my own medieval stuff, plus wrangling a one year old! (Thinking of making him a jawa costume!)

Thank god Draco does most of his own sewing! He gets put in a queue with me & gets sick of waiting!

I would love to know the pattern number that you used & altered for your uniform. I have found a western riding jacket pattern that may also be suitable with alterations, I've attached a pic. It seems to have the double breasted front & correct collar. I've emailed the manufacturer to ask some questions.

I want to wear jodhpurs but don't have a pattern - what did you do? Also, where did you get your fabric? I was thinking of a black gaberdine from Spotlight or Lincraft.

Thanks again!

Mel

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