The Boss [ AKA Cecile] and I are cruising with Cunard over Christmas.
I was bullied into it.
We'll be dressing for dinner each night but with special outfits for the "Gala" nights.
On one such night I'll be wearing my short white mess jacket but rather than a cummerbund I'm wanting to wear a proper waist sash as I've seen Indian and Gurkha soldiers wear.
I am having real trouble sourcing such an item and I'll have to MYOG/DIY one. Anybody know how many times the real deal has to wrap around your waist, twice or three times? And also any hints on how to properly dress the ends so they sit flat and flatteringly?
Next question is what fabrics are suitable if I can't afford silk satin?

TIA
Ted