Independent Army Brigade for D*C (part two)
POSTED BY: Tristan
UPDATED: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 22:00
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Though it isn't Mal and Zoe's unit, I think using the 76th would be good, as having a unit that was in (or eventually will be in) the Battle of Serenity would be good homage to our BDHs.
~Jimi
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The sleeve knitting aspect as I mentioned earlier is easy, just time consuming.
So far I have 6 inches on one sleeve and I like the effect even without the adding metallic of mylar, I will post a pic soon, without the mylar to get opinions, the cord did not dye as dark as I had hoped but it does have a nice mottled silvery effect.
If you are making your own, expect to spend $3 on knitting needles, $5 ish on the cord, $2-3 on fabric dye, 50 cents or so on glue, and I am still tracking down mylar though it cant be that pricey. Total project material cost $15 give or take a few bucks for both sleeves.
I could put together a package perhaps with simple captain dummy speak directions on how to knit a sleeve. Complete with knitting needles, directions, and predyed cord? If there is enough interest I think this would be the most budget friendly way to do this, aka I could buy in bulk.
If I am knitting and selling the price would jump quite a bit because of the time involved. the one sleeve so far is 2 hours and I am not making it full length to my shoulder either.
Do any browncoats own a knitting machine?
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Thank you for the update, ArtCat! I would be willing to give the "kit" a shot. We'll need to figure some way to attach the sleeves to the undershirt, though...staples, duct tape...no, something less drastic, maybe. 
I am dying to see how it looks!
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they could easily be attached with some easy sewing to an undershirt, I would suggest they attach to short sleeves as opposed to a tank top for comfort, while the cording is much more comfortable than chainmail it is bulky and would still be uncomfortable in an armpit.
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That sounds good! Thank you again.
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Quick update on the guns. My first one should be here by Friday...as I'll be out of town (again!) this weekend, I'll post pictures when I get home.
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I've posted a link to this thread a couple of places. I figured the more the merrier.
I can knit a little, also. Not very well, but if the mail pattern isn't too terrible, with the help of artcat's kit, I may be able to crank a few out for those that don't knit at all. 
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WickedWren, thank you very much for spreading the word! The more the merrier, indeed!
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I should have pics of the prototype sleeve up tonight ( I got an additional 4" done on my lunchbreak) so yall can see the pattern, some alteration will still be done on the coloration of it I think.
Wricked wren basically what I am doing is knitting a row, then purling the next row, and just alternating between the two stitches.
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The knit/purl combo I can do. I'm fairly decent at scarves, so sleeves aren't totally out of the realm of possibility. 
Plus I know other knitters that I may be able to conscript for a few sets, as well.
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