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Post by coreyclyne on Oct 6, 2011 21:42:18 GMT -8
I have notice in studio photos British tunic collars look a little too perfect. Did they use a collar stiffener? or sew them in place?
Thanks, Corey
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Post by rsm on Oct 7, 2011 2:52:07 GMT -8
I think I can answer this one!? My Grandad told me that prior to having his picture taken at a studio in Derby, he tacked very thin card to the underneath of the collar. Some individuals used 'Corset Wire'... the mind boggles!!!  Seph |
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Post by deros on Dec 2, 2011 7:27:26 GMT -8
Both of my tunics have the collar folded and a tiny stitch to hold them just so. It seems common in pictures.
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Post by qms on Dec 7, 2011 7:15:22 GMT -8
To get the desired effect (in the short term), dampen the collar and press it, from the REVERSE side, with the face on a single layer of blanket on a table. (the blanket ensure that the 'nap' of the serge isn't flattened and an ironing board may prove to flimsy for the job in hand)
Tom
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Post by rsm2ndbtnlf on Dec 7, 2011 13:15:16 GMT -8
BLANKET!!!!! Goodness me QMS, and Strike me down with a BUDGIE feather!!!
Good ole fashioned BROWN PAPER me ole son. Works a treat that does [batmen of decent RUPERTS... take note]. ;-) Never fails to baffle the RUPERTS as to where that crease comes from
EVERY good NCO [or batman] should squirrel away a sheet or two of the majic wrapping paper somewhere in his largepack!!!
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Post by qms on Dec 8, 2011 6:40:15 GMT -8
My dear Rassman, It shows the last time you pressed kit on a table. <grin>
The blanket goes between the table and the garment
Remember, you're pressing from the BACK of the collar and the blanket stops the front surface going shiney ('cos shiney collars don't look good without a tie)
When pressing for creases, yes brown paper (although I tend to favour the damp cloth and a sliver of soap method myself)
Best Wishes.
Tom.
p.s. Were those web addresses OK for you Seph.
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