Basic USSVI SUBvest - GROTON STYLE
The best SUBvest on the WEB!
The Place to get one Great Vest to show off your Pride of Service!
Custom made for you in Norfolk, Virginia, the largest and greatest Navy base in the world, by a PROUD Navy Wife.
The Groton Style vest is the same great materials as my other vests, but the cut of it is where it differs. This vest is designed with 4 buttons up the front to allow for closure of the jacket. Now I have never gone to one of Groton's Base Meetings, so I dont know if that is how it is worn in a casual setting, but please adjust for this when choosing your size. The Groton Style vest runs a bit snug, so order a size UP.
This vest when ordering for a Groton Member, also has the added text on back (to make up the cost difference of the missing gold button chains) whereas it read on top the USSVI logo " GROTON BASE" and below "FIRST AND FINEST".
I have been making vests for over 6 years and am thrilled when I see them at a convention or an event.
One thing to remember is that there are
no rules when creating this vest, so if you can dream it up...
I probably can do it.
There are MANY things that are included FREE in the cost of the basic vest -(far more than the other guys) - if they are still out there making vests... Mine are made in the USA by a NAVY wife... custom for you... Made out of a 7 ounce cotton/poly twill these vests are strong and greatly made.
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ALL THE TRIMMINGS: Including in the base cost of $50, is
a GREAT value. The basic price includes all of the following;
*Gold,Gray, Metallic Silver, Metallic Gold (not shown) braided trim expertly sewn on (sold only by SUBvest) the Groton vest can accomidate the trim, but often folks will opt not to have it... I think it is just personal preference.
*Your name on the right front decoratively sewn on
*Your dolphins on the left, you earned em!
*USSVI large patch on the back
*The name of the USSVI base that you belong to is sewn 1" tall above the logo on the back
*Life Member Text and or Holland Club text
*AND Shipping by USPS with delivery confirmation.
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One aspect of a vest that I would point your attention to is the Large Design on the back... the basic price includes the
basic USSVI standard patch,
which looks ok . The USSVI patch is shown here to the left.
But if you really want something to be proud of, please consider the DIRECT EMBROIDERY of the USSVI logo with nicer looking dolphins, especially if you are getting GOLD dolphins, then that is the only way to make them gold. The cost for that is an added $20, but for
38,000 stitches... as shown here on the right.
I think it is well worth it.
Not to mention again that the proud Officer Dolphins, a Mustangs' split Dolphins and the WWII LARGE patch are
ONLY here in the direct embroideried form.
Other than that, please take your time and fill out the long form below. There are many options included, and I have tried to think of them all, but if you can think of something else, then please ask.... after all... it's your vest....
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TRUE SIZING: The Groton style vest is designed to button up the front... so if you are thinking you are a large, go with one SIZE UP... they run a bit snug....
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BELLS & WHISTLES: This is where you REALLY can personalize your SUBvest! I tell folks, there are NO Vest Police, out there, so the sky is the limit! I do not believe in nickel and diming my customers, I know who I am serving and am proud to be given this honor.
BOATS & HULLS: Each boat name and hull number are sewn 1" tall in Block font for only $5 each, no matter what. For example, USS PIKE SS 173 = $5 and USS GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER SSBN 656 = $5.
Want to signify BLUE or GOLD Crew,
just write it in the text box.
Like the look of the script font?
No Problem! There is a place for that in the order form.
Were you a plankowner, an XO or a CO?
Let me know in the same space you write the Boat name, and that is sewn on FREE, underneath the appropriate boat. It will be sewn in a different color and font from the rest, as seen above.
RATES & NICK-NAMES: Sewn on the front chest are only $5 each.... come'on, I know you all have nick-names like Knuckledragger or Rocky.
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SOMETHING NEW!!!!
Just when you thought you seen it all...
SUBVEST does it again!
With the Blessing of the National Strorekeeper - I have created NEW Vest Closures!!! Now you can wear your dolphins (gold or silver) or your Rate Device as your vest closure for an added special touch! See below!
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PATCHES: When I sew on the patches I make sure that they are secure and that the thread matches the outside edging. I can even repair an ancient patch at no added charge.
Each patch is only $5 to sew on.
And I can get the patches for you too!
One stop shopping!
See all our patches available here . Select the Patches you would like on your vest and add them to your shopping cart, when you complete your vest order, I will have all the patches you want to! I generally place all boat patches in time line order on the front of the vest and balance out the rest around the vest. If you have a particular place where you would like to see a patch, then write me a note in the customer comments, or include it with the patch you have ordered in the box provided.
Would you like some text under a particular patch? Not a problem, just add the text desired when ordering that patch. Text under patches is optional.
this is
YOUR VEST... your rules ... 'nuf said!
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Garment Color
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Size (all sizes ONE price)
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Your Name (All Caps, Please)
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Can I print your Nickname?
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Enter Nickname (adds $5)
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Rate Ensignia (picture)
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Please Fill In your Rate (adds $5)
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Your Rate spelled out under your name
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How you want your rate printed out
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Sew on Left Chest Area (FREE)
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I earned....
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Trim On Vest (Free)
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Vest Closure
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USSVI Back Logo
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Primary USSVI Base Name (FREE)
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Secondary USSVI Base (FREE)
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Would you like "Proud Wife" sewn under base name?
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Are You Life Member? (FREE)
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Are you a Holland Club Member? (FREE)
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Extra Text on Back Under LOGO
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Text Under Logo - your State?
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Second Large Logo On Back
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Base name for Second Large Logo
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Custom Patches
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Small Dolphins
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Sub Combat Pin
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