Thank you sir. I’m starting with the waist coat but have printed out your comments here for my notebook as I work my way through all three courses. Thank you very much.

Hello Rory, I am quite familiar with the fact that 6´ = 72" :) I would be in a lot of trouble if I had not mastered that in almost 50 years on this planet. My question asked what is the difference as there is a columns on the sizing chart for 72 inches and next to it a chart for 6ft. What is the difference, or is this to show an average range for persons of this height. Some of the measurements are filled in in both columns and some are not. Not trying to be snarky. just trying to make sure I am using the correct measurements and learning. In addition for the chart. My chest is 44in so my scale is 22… should I use vest measurements based on the values of my chest? Thank you in advance.

I love this conversation and it makes me feel at home. I was an instructor in the US Navy, and an IT instructor since out, for the last 20 years. I teach my students and staff the same way I want to be taught, which is sharing the why, of the who, what, where and when list. Most instructors leave out the 'Why" unless they use the 'Because I said So ... Because that is how it was designed" or similar. Then they do not share as much information because they have their own assumptions. I start no training with assumptions, when it is an open class. I assume everyone is a completely blank slate and I work from there. This class for me, I am a blank slate. I have learned to sew throughout my life, being taught by my mom and 2 generations of grandmothers.... but I never learned professional terminology. My answers were, do what the a pattern says.... This will never be a career for me, but so far, the videos have ignited a passion to learn as much as I can. With that said, these classes being Global, if timer permits, could we get some videos- similar to the sticking videos - which explain the differences in the types of thread we will need for the different tasks, as well as explanation of the different types of fabric found in the different parts from the Suit Materials, Silesia, the Holland, the sleeve lining vs back lining if any and what materials to use (satin or other) . I am in USA and when I go to any fabric store within an hour in an any direction, finding cotton thread for the basting and stitch marks is impossible, They all have tried to five me quilting thread.. then finding the thread for the finishing, the silk and then the button holes, the fusing and finally the bias tape... There are so many selections, and I do not have the words to describe exactly what I need and so far, none of the staff are educated enough to understand what I need when I explain what I am doing and what I am looking for in my ignorant terms. I apologize for the length. I am a new student, day one level and there is a lot I do not know. I am not sure if there are others like me jumping in feet first this green, but I am ready to drink from the firehose. Thanks for any pointers...

I have printed out the chart and I am working to add in some of my specific measurements and will use other defaults. Can someone explain the difference in the 6' column compared to the 72" column? Thanks in advance.

Hello, I am new and I just got my Waistcoat trimming package the beginning of the week and just opened it up. I bought the Grey trimming package. I have: buttons - 6 Silesia, DK Grey 0.25 cm Holland, Grey .79cm Lining, Mid Grey .70cm Fabric, Grey (?) no measurements Sleeve Lining .70cm No Fusible, no bias tape, no buttonhole silk or cotton thread. It would be nice to have all of the items you use in the video to make sure that we have the same materials. If not, as mentioned above, a complete list of items and recommended lengths to buy. If anyone can share suggestions on what kinds of fusing and bias tape I should be looking for, I would appreciate it.

This looks amazing. I have just joined the community and I am preparing to start my waistcoat. I look forward to sharing my progress, as well as learn from the community.