Red Wool Knits for Custom Jackets-HELP!

[cbrunt]

Hi Gang,

Did a search but "wool knit" got hundreds of results... :eusa_doh:

Anyways... I'm wondering where I could get wool knit for cuffs and waistband but rather than the khaki stuff, in red. A friend that makes some of my reenactment clothing is going to copy this awesome new Civilian Conservation Corps jacket just released by Buzz Rickson... But with minor chnages

http://historypreservation.com/hpassociates/detailpop.php?uniqnum=430

http://historypreservation.com/hpassociates/images/br_red_ccc_mont.jpg

I'm opting for traditional knit waistband and maybe internal knit cuffs. Using Johnson Woolen Mills red muted plaid which is close.

Any insight is appreciated!!!

Clint
PS. Why don't I just by the Buzz Rickson...? Well my buddy will make it for about half that price or so!!!

 

[Sunny]

Do you need red wool knit fabric, or red wool ribbing?

I've seen wool doubleknit for sale at Fashion Fabrics Club from time to time.

 

[cbrunt]

Hi Sunny,

I guess wool (or even polyester) elastic knit- just generic stuff. Don't know really what else to call it.

Look at the link and didn't find anything.

Thanks,
Clint

 

[Sunny]

Then maybe try searching for "ribbing." Regular knit just looks like a plain sweater, just smaller loops. Ribbing actually has up-and-down rows, and it's usually/often sold in long tubes instead of fabric yardage.