Crim Ascots...

I discovered that buying beads is a little like buying lumber... the "size" is not the actual finished measurement!  

Amazon has 2000 4mm beads (Amazon Assoc. Link) or 700 5mm beads (Amazon Assoc. Link)

I do like the "5mm" slightly better, though they only actually measure 4.5mm.

Tying Crim's Ascot

This is just a simple "flop over" method for wearing Crim's ascot.  Normally there would be an additional wrap before the flop, which works really well for flimsy materials like silk but not so much on velveteen.  If you're using one of my Ascots you'll notice the seam is not perfectly centered.  When you put the seam at the back of your neck one side will hang lower in front - that's the side you'll wrap and flop.

Just cross the long side over the short side, come up under the neck, flop it over and adjust.  You could also secure it with a tie tack if you like, but the velveteen isn't going to slip around like a silk tie would.

Crim's Jacket (Research)

Spurred by a recent conversation on Facebook, here is my research on Crim's velvet jacket.  It's a pretty average gray color with wide black (or daker gray?) lapels.  The back of the jacket has a center seam and side vents.

The sleeves has three matching gray fabric buttons at each cuff.  The  jacket has only one button high across the waist, and it looks like it's a double style where the other button should theoretically go through another buttonhole on the other side.  He has a welt pocket for his white handkerchief on his left breast.  I'm sure there are people who have studied this far more than I have and welcome any comments below.

It's usually not too hard to find a vintage sport coat pattern on eBay - the collar is easy enough to extend, but look for the vents in back.

Crim Ascot

This is my best guess at the design on the Criminologist's ascot. It's probably soutache stitched down, but since I don't have that kind of patience I worked mine out on the embroidery machine. The result is not as dimensional, but embroidery has one advantage: precision. Especially when you're dealing with a symmetrical design.

I experimented with both (this) red and burgundy velveteen, but the red shows off the design much better.  I have also provided my design on my Patterns page. You could easily create it with fabric paint, ribbon, or even sequins. 

Supplies:
1/2 yard red velveteen
1/2 yard lining (I used cotton)
2 large black round gems
1 package assorted black rhinestones
2 black tassels
1 package black seed beads  (hand sewn around the bottom edges)
e6000 or Gem-Tac glue

Crim Ascot (Research)

I'm actually going to back-date this post so it appears later than my project post - but the best shot I can get from the film is around his speech "On a night out..."

You can clearly see how it lays around his neck, and the double panels and tassels. You get a general idea of the design, but not much individual placement of things.

My other photo is courtesy of Larry.  It's what my pattern is based off, though there are still some areas I couldn't figure out. But what you can see clearly are the seed beads along the bottom, the tassel placement and most of the rhinestone embellishments.  I believe his ascot has soutache stitched down, but that's a pretty lofty venture on velvet.  I think you could use any number of methods to achieve a comparable look from stage.