At least they aren't asking you to make them out of chain maille.
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But seriously... if they want 70 in a month (absurd) It is time for the men to learn to use power tools with needles.
I've done enough demos with Handcranks to know that most can learn. You just need someone around for the ooops moments.
Halloween stores have cheap tunics. Might last a day.