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Waistcoat fit - Would like some feedback

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I have completed my first ever waistcoat and have a few technical questions.

Should the waistcoat show more shirt , it seems to me that the V might be a little high? What are your thoughts?
If I were to draft the V to a lower position should the waistcoat go to 5 buttons?

3. Is bottom of the waistcoat flaring too much?

I should mention the I did lengthen the waistcoat by 3 inches.

Any feedback would be very much appreciated.

Thank you.

Paul

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Rory Duffy

Apr 13

Hi Paul,

The guide line is three buttons showing on the shirt. You've only two, so it is a little high. But at the end of the day it's personal taste and if you like it, more power to you.

Flare looks greats!

Did you make the trousers too?

Paul

Apr 14

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Yes I did,

I've got a few lingering issues that I am finding difficult to resolve, I wonder if you might have any ideas.

There is a curl of cloth at the bottom of the pocket mouth on both sides. I tried letting out the back trouser by 1/2 inch but it did not fix the issue.

I was thinking of re - cutting a new top side trouser and adding 1/2 inch more hip shape at the level of the bottom of the pocket mouth instead.

It seems like the trouser outseam is being pulled toward the front trouser. Your thoughts?

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