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Tips---
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You can iron the patches on the vest or shirt, but
after normal
wash and wear (within a short time) the patch will come
off.
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Stapling patches don't take long but it looks showdy and ragged and doesn't
last very long on the garment.
Also, stapling causes the material to tear easy.
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Sewing patches is the best way to go. When you sew, use white thread to hide
the stitch.
Try to make your stitches small with the white thread.
Odd as it seems, white thread
will hide itself with most colors.
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There's an invisible thread that can be used, also. It can be found in the
department stores and fabric shops. Be sure to use a colored thread contrasting
the vest color on the back side. That way it's simple to remove stitches. You'll
want to sew around the perimeter of each patch. The invisible thread has lasted
up to 4 years without having one patch come off. The thread is a plastic, strong,
and very small. When you use this thread to sew the patch, you won't be able
to see it on the patch. (Suggestion sent in by Patricia Hughes,
Ridgecrest Baptist Church)
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The Blue Denim Vest with the yellow borders hides the dirt, sweat stains, and food
stains that find boys quiet often. The Blue Denim is very durable but it
does fade some.
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Since the Khaki Vest was introduced in the mid 1990's, you have a choice between
it and the Blue Denim Vest.
The Blue Denim Vests will be gone soon. So, you don't have much time to select between the two
vests. Make your choice as soon as possible.
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If you have a pin that has a tendency to turn on you or falls off all the time,
take a small piece of paper, fold it, and pierce it on
the post of the pin before you attach
the button to anchor it to the vest. It works everytime!
Ideas---
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You can buy caps from the right sources and sew the
R.A. Emblem patch to the
cap. Sometimes, it more economical and impressive. Like
they say: "It's not what you know, it's
who you know."
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Caps are great for the boys, but it has been suggested
to try beret's.
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To show your patriotism to your country, there is
nothing wrong get a flag pin
and put it on your vest.
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When it comes to vests, it is good for formality, but
if the boy wants to a fish
hook, fly-lure, cross, or even his favorite patch, let
him put it on. Have it done in
in such a way not to take away, it won't take away from
the meaning of the vest.
(Royal Ambassadors) That is his vest and it has a
certain meaning to him.
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In order for the vest to have a personal meaning to the
boy, have the boy's name
embrodered on it. It doesn't have to be fancy or
trendy, and it means alot. Also,
it shows to whom it belongs to. Very important!
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