Vintage Fabric Needed

[Zemke Fan]

Thought I would post this here in the hope that one or more of you may be able to help me out... I am a large fellow (46L) looking hard to complete his WWII U.S. Army Air Force uniform. While I have been able to purchase pants, shirts, ties, and a variety of other items, I have not been able to locate a vintage tunic to complete my Class A winter uniform. I am looking to find either vintage fabric (or new for that matter) with the following description: (1) elastique wool; (2) 26 ounces; (3) Olive Drab Shade No. 51 (dark green/brown). Anyone got any ideas where to look?

 

[BellyTank]

Why not get a repro?
Probably easier... hopefully cheaper-

http://www.wwiiimpressions.com/

http://www.whatpriceglory.com/usofc.htm


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[Zemke Fan]

Not my cup of tea, thanks...

BT -- Fully aware of the offerings on both of these sites. Here are my issues:

WWII Impressions
- Not available in 46L

What Price Glory
- I have their repro shirts/pants, and don't like the cut, fabric, or quality.

BUT MOSTLY, I have purchased both an original Hart, Shaffner & Marx tunic and a great regulation officer's Ike jacket. I'm going to have a tailor make duplicates for me in my size.

Thanks again for your suggestion, but I really need help from the vintage fabric gals!