Grip strip at bust to prevent slippage
Ch2, 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 1dc in next 16 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 30 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 36 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 30 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 17 sts, TURN [138 dc, 4x ch1 sps]
The Kimono is just a hair longer than the dress
If yours is a 5mm (1/4in) seam width, the seam allowance is 1cm
When wearing ribbons, Auxiliarist may wear either all ribbons authorized, their three senior ribbons, or their choice of nine of their authorized ribbons
This is to accommodate various arm lengths and to reduce total alteration costs since placement of sleeve stripes or services stripes is based upon distance from the sleeve end, allowing you to hem the sleeve to its regulation length before sewing on sleeve ornamentation