bib Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 So my hunt for the right undies begin... The British Army Desert DPM is not hard to find, but what Im worried about is the jacket type... I have seen tons of jackets like the one I found below... but Most jackets I saw here have different collars (like turtleneck with velcros) Just wanna know am I on the right track and any surplus store suggestions? Another thing is the riding patch...I wonder where I can source the right material... Thank you all troopers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferra Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Hey bro, like me you will have to get a seamstress to work on the uniform, removing the buttons and pockets, adding velcro and changing the neck + macking new pockets. The riding patch you have to look around, I got my fabric on one of those places where they sell the fabrics on rolls(they cut your desired quantity) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bib Posted October 18, 2016 Author Share Posted October 18, 2016 Hey bro, like me you will have to get a seamstress to work on the uniform, removing the buttons and pockets, adding velcro and changing the neck + macking new pockets. The riding patch you have to look around, I got my fabric on one of those places where they sell the fabrics on rolls(they cut your desired quantity) No kidding.. So they should do with the mods right? About the riding patch, I have tons of sources of leather, just wondering how thick should they be or are there any patterns on the leather? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bally Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Hey bro, like me you will have to get a seamstress to work on the uniform, removing the buttons and pockets, adding velcro and changing the neck + macking new pockets. This. Look for a matching shirt and trousers that are the same 'make' so they dye evenly, and 100% cotton. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 There's no real "pattern" for the riding patch. It's almost like a "see what works when you walk" type of modification... if that makes sense... And there's no specific thickness for the riding patch. You would probably want a good thin material, so your legs don't look like you got off of a Speeder Bike. You will probably want to get someone that is good with sewing to help you with these mods. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bib Posted October 19, 2016 Author Share Posted October 19, 2016 Hahahaaa I get what you mean grumps thank you so much!! I managed to find one of my buddy who is an army surplus store owner to help me do the fixings! Ill see how it goes when I order some grey leathers! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Bib, I sent you a reply to your pm. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brutus Magnus Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 SO, does it have to be the British Desert DPM, or has anyone tried the American ATACS Desert Pattern? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferra Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Desert DPM bro, sorry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brutus Magnus Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Yeah, I've already ordered a set of the DPM, I just really didn't want to have to remove all those pockets, and fix the collar. It is what it is I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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