1 is for my "full-time" position as ASM and all patches are machine sewn.
1 is for my "part-time" positions as DC and UC. I use velcro for the position patches and I have a rectangle of "fuzzy" velcro below the CSP for unit numbers in case I need a 2nd ASM shirt and it is exactly the same color as the shirt and it is barely noticable. My Arrowhead will get velcro'ed there below the CSP (as directed by the Insignia Guide) once I earn it. As I am trained in all 3 positions, the "Trained" strip is machine sewn on both shirts. I took my time and did the sewing myself. It looks very professional (if I may say so myself) and I have gotten many compliments on it. It usually has the silver loops on it, but I keep a sapre set of green loops in the pocket, just in case. I agree that the sleeve pocket was a bad idea, then again, I don't like any of the bellowed pockets and they are now all sewn flat (again, looks very professional). My main reason for going the velcro route...I spent less than $10 on velcro and thread versus $60.00 for 2 additional shirts! I'm no snitch for the uniform police, but I do believe that a uniform should be worn properly and with pride (what with it being one of the methods of Scouting!). I hate to see leaders wearing uniforms that are poor examples for the Scouts.
Velcro For POR Patches
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I have 2 shirts:
1 is for my "full-time" position as ASM and all patches are machine sewn.
1 is for my "part-time" positions as DC and UC. I use velcro for the position patches and I have a rectangle of "fuzzy" velcro below the CSP for unit numbers in case I need a 2nd ASM shirt and it is exactly the same color as the shirt and it is barely noticable. My Arrowhead will get velcro'ed there below the CSP (as directed by the Insignia Guide) once I earn it. As I am trained in all 3 positions, the "Trained" strip is machine sewn on both shirts. I took my time and did the sewing myself. It looks very professional (if I may say so myself) and I have gotten many compliments on it. It usually has the silver loops on it, but I keep a sapre set of green loops in the pocket, just in case. I agree that the sleeve pocket was a bad idea, then again, I don't like any of the bellowed pockets and they are now all sewn flat (again, looks very professional). My main reason for going the velcro route...I spent less than $10 on velcro and thread versus $60.00 for 2 additional shirts! I'm no snitch for the uniform police, but I do believe that a uniform should be worn properly and with pride (what with it being one of the methods of Scouting!). I hate to see leaders wearing uniforms that are poor examples for the Scouts.