Below is some detailed information about hemming and pressing of the new uniforms.  Also, please take a look at the Churchill Band Website at www.churchillbpa.org and you will see some photos that will give you a visual of how the uniform pants and sleeves should look.  Choose Uniform Guidelines on the website.  You can access the website from the hyperlink above.

 

 

For those of you who may need a copy of the contract, it is part of the page below and can be filled out and returned to the uniform contract box located on the table outside Mr. Lo’s office.

 

HEMMING

Since the pants are tapered, it is very difficult to hem them when there are 12 or so inches to deal with.  On the really deep hems (when it is impossible for the fabric to lay flat) tack securely at the two seams (where the snaps are).  You have a good inch to sew a very strong tacking. You will have 2 tackings per leg.  This, combined with a GOOD pressing, should result in a nice looking hem.  Please remind your student to put the pants on with care.

 

The following rules must be adhered to:

 

·   Try pants on.

·   Adjust the shoulder straps for proper crotch position (not too tight or baggy)

·   Check hem length:  Hem is to just touch the top of the shoe (there should be NO BREAK or “CREASE” in the front of the pant leg).

§   The pants will have a “high water” appearance.

§   DO NOT CUT ANY FABRIC when adjusting the hem.

         DO NOT OPEN any seams.

      (Safety pins and tape are NOT acceptable.)

§   Hem stitching should not be visible on the top side of the garment. 

§   Use of iron-on hem tape or hem adhesives is not allowed.

§   Deep hems are acceptable.

§   Do not double or triple the thickness of the hem.  We need a smooth finished look.

§   Refer to the photo on the Band website.

 

PRESSING:

1.       Place a dampened cloth with a 50/50 white vinegar and water solution to help set a new hem crease or remove an old one.

2.       CAUTION:  DO NOT press on high heat.

3.       DO NOT press over the snap area

4.       HIGH HEAT will MELT the snap imprint onto the outside of the garment.

Pressing is paramount to the crisp appearance of the pants. 

 

Thank you,

Caren Simon

Caren.simon@mindspring.com

394-3025

492-7503

 

Dear Parents and Marching Band Students:

 

 

Please review this form regarding the care and use of your NEW Band Uniform.  These uniforms are expensive and very difficult to replace.  You are financially responsible for each piece of the uniform, and are required to sign a contract indicating that you understand the policies regarding care and replacement of uniform items. 

 

Damage or loss of any part of the uniform requires full replacement charges for the item(s).  The payment can either be paid by check or debited to the student’s point account.    

 

If charges are not paid after a period of 4 weeks, an “obligation card” is filed with Churchill bookkeeping.  This puts a hold on report cards, and prevents seniors from receiving their cap and gown, or walking across the stage at the graduation ceremony.  If the obligation carries into the summer for underclassmen, those students can not receive their schedule or books for the next school year.

 

 

 

Instructions for storage and use of each uniform piece:

 

Each student is provided with a GARMENT BAG.  The student’s name and identification information is listed on the front label.  The pants and jacket should be on the provided suit hanger and kept in the bag.  The gloves and gauntlets should be placed inside the outside zippered compartment.

 

 

Please do NOT store your shoes in your garment bag.

This bag is not designed to support the weight of shoes and may rip at the seams.   Please keep your shoes separate and at home or in your band locker.  

• PANTS (or Bibs) are stored properly with the legs creased and hanging over the suit hanger.  The seams on the inside and outside of the pants should be in the center of the hanger.  The pants are hung and stored so that no wrinkles appear.  (Our new suit hangers lock the pants in place preventing them from sliding off the hanger.)

 

• The MARCHING JACKET hangs smoothly over the (bib).  It should be zipped up so it will hang without wrinkles and will not slide off the hanger.

 

• Each student will be assigned a pair of GAUNTLETS.  Your Gauntlets are sized for you.  Please return them to your uniform bag in the zippered compartment.

 

• Black GLOVES are stored in the zippered pocket of the uniform bag.  Some students will need to cut off the tips of the gloves.  The edges of the glove will then need to be coated with a product called FRAY CHECK to ensure that the material does not unravel.  This product may be purchased at a craft store. 

 

• Students wear their MARCHING SHOES whenever they are in uniform.  The shoes should have the student’s initials written on the inside of the shoes.  Shoes must be cleaned prior to each performance. (Hint:  wet wipes are easy and work great!)

 

• Students are required to furnish their own BLACK SOCKS.  These do not need to be stored inside the garment bag, but must always be worn with marching shoes.  Please change out your black socks each time the uniform is worn!  Keep a spare pair of clean socks in the zippered pocket (for that one time that they get left at home).

 

• Band SHOW-SHIRTS are worn to each event and under the jacket when in uniform.  The T-shirts should be cleaned between each use.  Wind shorts or light type shorts are worn under the pants (bibs).  The uniforms are fitted.  Underarmor shorts are a good option.

 

• SHAKOS (hats) are stored between uses inside their box.  Students will pick up their assigned (numbered) shako and uniform prior to each event.

 

• Chaperones will be responsible for the distribution of PLUMES and Mirrors at each event.

Breakdown of the replacement cost of the uniform is as follows:

 

Jacket:  $120	Pants:  $52
Shakos:  $42	Hat Box:  $6.25
Gauntlets:  $28 and $25 (single)	Plume:  $13.50
Mirror:  $5	Gloves:  $3
Garment bag:  $15	Hat Box:  $6.25

 

·        a single fee of $25 will also be collected

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2007-2008 Winston Churchill Marching Band Contract

 

 

It is every student’s responsibility to treat the uniform with the utmost care and respect.  Students and their parents assume responsibility for all uniform pieces issued to him/her.  Restitution for lost or damaged uniform pieces will be the responsibility of the BAND MEMBER and his/her parents.

 

Student’s Name (Print)  _ ___________

 

Parent’s Signature Date: ___________

 

Student’s Signature Date: ___________

 

 

Assigned Uniform pieces:

 

Pants                         #____________                        size_____________

                                               

Marching Jacket                        #____________                        size_____________

 

Shako                         #____________                        size_____________

                                               

Gauntlet                        #____________                        size_____________

 

 

Condition:

 

Pants ___________________________________________________________________

 

________________________________________________________________________

 

 

Marching Jacket __________________________________________________________

 ________________________________________________________________________

 

 

Shako___________________________________________________________________

 

________________________________________________________________________

 

 

Gauntlets________________________________________________________________

 

________________________________________________________________________

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