[Official IOC Rank Guide]

I always liked Star Wars Technical Commentaries' charts, but obviously they're not canon. It's too bad, really.

[Officer belt finishing]

I got my Wampa Wear belt a week or so ago. It has a snap you can undo, then slip the buckle on and re-snap.

 

And I'm glad I found this thread, because now I know what I need to do with velcro.

[*SPOILERS* Last Jedi Reactions]

I feel like maybe I'm in the minority here as I loved The Last Jedi. I had some minor reservations, but after seeing it a second time, they went away and it's now my second-favorite behind Empire.

 

And if we're keeping statistics, I'm an original gen fan, too.

[Uniforms, Rankbars, CRL Methodology Oh My!]

Yeah, that.

[Uniforms, Rankbars, CRL Methodology Oh My!]

My point was that Rebels doesn't have princess seams, so if someone is doing a Rebels character, they shouldn't have princess seams. But if they're not a Rebels character, they need them, unless there's a source showing otherwise.

 

Someone earlier posted that a seamstress had told them it was harder to do straight seams, and that perhaps, because of real world needs, we should allow people doing Rebels characters to use princess seam tunics. I'm saying that's not correct, it's totally possible to do straight seams, and rather easier if one is having it made custom (sourcing one made elsewhere is going to be harder though).

[Uniforms, Rankbars, CRL Methodology Oh My!]

I agree completely.

[Uniforms, Rankbars, CRL Methodology Oh My!]

2 hours ago, GDMorti said:

Just to clarify, do you mean it's harder to do rear princess seams? Or rear princess seams without a rear centre seam also? Just so I understand properly.

I think it's harder to do princess seams in general. The curve, and making them symmetrical, is much tougher than a single, straight back seam.

[Uniforms, Rankbars, CRL Methodology Oh My!]

On the straight seam and how difficult it was to sew, I'm going to challenge that rather specifically.

 

I'm an historical reenactor, and I have sewn a ton of my own stuff. My primary impression is the American War for Independence, and my coats all have center back seams. All of them. Even a lot of my WW2 kit, which admittedly I didn't sew myself but is probably closer to the Star Wars stuff, has center back seams. I'd argue, as a tailor, it'd be way harder to do princess seams.

 

Basically all of that is to say that, as far as I can tell, there should be no "real world" exception for folks who want to do a Rebels character.

[Imperial Officer Baton]

Stumbled on this, but it's a pretty great idea. As a history nerd, I approve!

[UltraSaber Mystery Box opinions]

I think it's worth saving a little extra andgetting one you really want.

 

I do love my Ultrasabers though. Bought one for the whole family!

 

And then I bought some more parts andmade mine my own (mostly; I have some weathering work to do).

 

EDIT: Here's what I did for myself:

 

[IN Dress - why dosimeters & rank bars?]

Since the topic is here, what's a "flaring disc"?

[Requesting an Advisor.]

Robert "xAlpha" Paul, requesting an advisor in the Lakes Region NH*, USA area for help with a Line Officer uniform.

 

*Boston greater metro would probably be fine. I have a pretty good idea of what I need to do, but it always helps to have an experienced set of eyes!

 

Nevermind, I'm good.

[Anovos Officer uniforms]

Was very hopeful these would be as out-of-the-box as possible, but it sounds like it'll take more than simple tailoring. Still probably better than Cosplay Sky, since the pants there looks absolutely terrible.

 

Ugh, what I wouldn't give for a pre-printed pattern and a verified souce of color-correct fabric.

[Star Wars: Uprising]

Huh.

 

I used to admin on a MUSH called Star Wars Uprising.

[Pattern to use a base for Tunic?]

It would be really great if someone could actually upload an altered pattern that's ready to go aside from alterations. That's been the hardest part for me; I can sew anything, but I can't alter patterns beyond adjusting for size/body-shape. Just not enough experience.

[Boots and Jodhpurs - Hikishop?]

I reenact WWII, one of my impressions is a Soviet officer. In looking at some of the pics and conundrums about pants and boots, I looked over my kit and had some thoughts.

 

First, these are obviously the wrong color, but as I already own a pair, I could make a pattern from them if they'd be close: http://www.hikishop.com/ww2-soviet-union-russia-infantry-officer-blue-gabardine-breeches-p-1010.html

 

I can alter whatever needs to be altered (pray I don't alter it any further?), too, but I know, at least, the flares are in the right spot.

 

Second, I also have their boots: http://www.hikishop.com/wwii-soviet-red-army-leather-soldier-boots-reproduction-p-10.html

 

I can't tell if they'd work or not, boots are obviously a difficult subject (guessing based on the posts), but since I also already own these, if I don't -have- to buy another pair of boots, I'm pretty sure my wife would be happy.

 

They do sell German boots too, if that's a good resource: http://www.hikishop.com/wwii-german-officer-leather-boots-p-888.html

[Cosplaysky Guidelines for Tailor]

So is ther an easy enough way to fix the pants? It seems like it would be pretty difficult to move the flares, since the fabric is already cut.

 

I suppose the alternative is to order the pants longer than I need, and hope it works out. (Or just sew my own if I can get a good pattern.)

[Uniform patterns/tutorials]

Have you found a good source for proper fabrics? Generally, I just go to JoAnn's but I'm not sure if that'll work here.

 

E: Also, I assume I'll need to look at screen caps and extant examples for where the darts, &c., will go?