Making the UK Armed Forces' world-famous uniforms

[@barbarakillivfk6419]

My grandfather worked for JB Johnstone as a master cutter They had a full size dummy horse in the shop for the soldiers to sit on to fit their trousers

[@johnbaldock6353]

I use to work At Firmin & sons in Birmingham who made the Helmets. Loved that Job.

[@stephensmith4480]

@@PhilipMcAuley-pt8dv Is there any need?

[@johnbaldock6353]

@@PhilipMcAuley-pt8dv Thank You.👍

[@Stan7670]

At 2:20 the full saying goes: "Measure once, cut twice. Measure twice, cut once."

[@kah10161]

Great for tailors and carpenters.

[@lindak8664]

I could have watched hours of that. Uniform making is such a niche skill, it’s so interesting!

[@whya2ndaccount]

This is why Mess Kit cost so much (paid for by the member). But you certainly get what you pay for.

[@jeanhawken4482]

The staff must be the best of the best Taylor’s and seamstresses. Worth their weight in gold.

[@stephenroots4327]

Glover and Riding, every time!

[@cornbeef]

I really wish they would make beautiful uniforms like these for the emergency services. Police, Fire and Ambulance should all be able to proudly walk in parades just as much as our armed forces do.

[@simongee8928]

Grandly decorated uniforms are certainly right for parades & displays, but for everyday work, practicality has to come first. 😊

[@cornbeef]

@@simongee8928 that's what I meant. They use to give police tunics but now they're only lent to them for special occasions. I think it's a shame that they're not given them to join in with parades

[@tonys1636]

@@cornbeef It wasn't that many years ago that the Police wore a tunic for normal duty, the Metropolitan Police had smart white shirts worn open necked in summer without tunic, not the mid blue of other constabularies. The modern black shirts and high-vis looks awful. Fire Brigades wore normal uniform and put on protective gear en-route to a shout. Watch reruns of 'The Bill ' and 'London's Burning '.

[@cornbeef]

@@tonys1636 I remember! I can understand he practical side of not wearing a tunic, but considering the emergency services are so important yet they're forgotten during remembrance services etc. It's a shame. They should be proud of their position and be able to turn up in their tunics and medals in my opinion, as should ambulance and fire

[@tonys1636]

@@cornbeef The Police, Ambulance and Fire Services are represented at the Cenotaph and other services around the country, also at other Civic events in No.1 uniform but normally wearing just medal ribbons. As does the RNLI and HM Coastguard.

[@redmallie9951]

Beautiful materials for exquisite works!

[@misterbig9025]

My respect for the military tailors

[@KK-eh2gm]

Thank you for sharing this amazing piece of history!

[@rogerhowell6269]

Appreciate your dedication and beautiful tailoring! 🤔👍😄

[@artyzinn7725]

they make 2000 uniforms a year? wow, how much does one cost? i presume these are all either dress or ceremonial only ? great skill, hopefully to still survive the future

[@alexlanning712]

Used to read the "Flashman" books in the early 70's, he was all for "Cherrypickers"

[@sanseijedi]

Still have them all & have reread multiple times. Always say I learned more history from Geo. Macdonald Fraser than from any other source.

[@simongee8928]

Twelve hours for that mess jacket and waistcoat - ? That is amazing - ! 😊

[@alexlanning712]

"Never Mind the Quality,Feel the Width'

[@dereks1264]

HAHAHAHAHA! Your age is showing. 😜

[@JMK948]

I was just thinking about this channel while I am watching a livesteam of TankFest 2024.

[@PhilipMcAuley-pt8dv]

u mean wankfest

[@エイクfi-ranmsansame]

凄い感動する。

[@bierjip1]

Wonderful that they still have the skills for such tailoring, and the people who have these skills. The country seems to be in a severe crisis after Brexit, which was a disaster. But their armed forces still look splendid in gala uniforms.

[@RobespierreThePoof]

Would they hire me to put each uniform onto a soldier? No? Can I volunteer?

[@BrenThen4367]

SO WHEN ARE YOU GUYS GOING TO DEAL WITH THE BUM TROLLS COMMENTING WITH THE SAME PICTURE

[@Angry_70]

Lol, for real.

[@verynormalperson7003]

its impossible to apply a word filter as the messages are very generic, but i suppose they could just get someone to watch the comments when the video is uploaded and delete the comments

[@PhilipMcAuley-pt8dv]

you mean soldiers who actually were these uniforms

[@Angry_70]

@@PhilipMcAuley-pt8dv No.

[@daviecrocket9160]

I know 77th brigade are not much cop are they?!

[@sebastianmacduck2222]

Die prächsrichsten britischen Uniformen sind immer noch die, der Schottischen Pipe Bands.

[@ahmedelkhwaga2751]

‏‪0:56‬‏ it's ottoman

[@jjsmallpiece9234]

Given the massive cuts to UK forces, they will be running out of work. Not enough blokes anymore

[@Angry_70]

Very unfortunate indeed.

[@daviecrocket9160]

Oh yea that's the real concern isn't it hahahaha.

[@fleurdickinson5626]

Can anyone buy one ? Wouldn’t mind a nice jacket to wear at parties.

[@jockorabeni4618]

World-famous in Britain, maybe

[@bluestorm9977]

The uniform of the Household Division's Foot Guard regiments are indeed world-famous.

[@optimalintelligent8090]

UK unicorn

[@watchonjar]

3:04 yeah we are going to war, cant say for sure but i feel like someone tipped him off that the army's gonna need way more uniforms

[@hmsbelfast2019]

They said 4 years ago. That was 2020, we went looking at much conflict then.

[@ahmadrais]

Looking like indian sherwani. 🤣lol

[@mikewinston8709]

Samuel’s are cheap; actually mass produced. Dege and Skinner on Savile Row or Meyer and Mortimer on Sackville Street are the best for mess kit; correctly bespoke.

[@derf9465]

What i love is the conscription question .......but not one fool has asked.....why....very quick to say no about serving there country......the reason is the military is empyting fast.......resettlement courses are booked up year plus in advance.

[@hmsbelfast2019]

I too loved the question about conscription in this video about uniforms

[@jb76489]

This is what the bri’ish prioritize is it? What a joke.

[@wheatamongtares777]

they must make the British Crown Masonic lambskins out back....Masonic Templars = land / lamb beast with the 2 horns of Jachin and Boaz calling fire down from heaven in Revelation 13:13. England is also considered to be descended from the lost son of Ephraim = the 10 lost tribes / 10 kings of Revelation.

[@ErichsvonMansteinn]

Revelation 13: 13 that is the United States, a star that emerged from the earth (meaning a nation/civilization that started from a small population). has two horns like a lamb and speaks like a dragon!!. The United States was formed with; - Kingless Government - Christianity Without the Papacy.