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So first off, a trivial question – is there a convention as to which vent goes on top for a centre vent? I feel like it's left over right, but is this fixed and is there a reason for it? Secondly, in reinforcing the hem and vents, should silesia be used all the way along the hem, or only along the vent 'on the bottom', or in some other combination I haven't thought of? Essentially, I'm just wondering how to translate what's in the videos (i.e. pocketing on the 'bottom' part of the vent / only bias tape on the top) to the centre vent sitch. Finally, I'm sure I should have thought about this earlier, but is the lining done fundamentally differently with a centre vent? Obviously I wouldn't stitch the back lining all the way down the centre-back seam but I'd assume I'd just stop at the vent and then fell the rest. Thanks!

Heads a little fried with uni work at the minute so looking to create this jacket to step back from uni! Hahah. Thank you

I thought I'd be brave and post a progress shot, with this terrible photograph. I'm halfway through, it's the second coat I've ever made. Made the first one under the supervision of Rory at the HTA nearly two years ago! I've been trouser making since then. I'm making this coat for me using a Jo Baker Waters draft and Rory's method. It's pretty good, I've got a few issues, mostly that it's a little "booby". I seem to have drafted for the chest I've always wanted and not the one I've got, but in some ways.... You know? Isn't that the beauty of canvas? So I need to make a few fitting adjustments, hence the lining hanging out. My plan is to complete and just "chalk it up" to experience and then start again. But, I am happy with the balance and the overall shape.