Constructive Criticism Wanted, my Flak Vest*pic intensive*

... Is that picture of your vest?

They are photos from MotM. The Vest from AoSW and MotM are slightly different from each other. One noticable difference is the length of the Velcro down the back. One goes all the way to the bottom, while the other appears to stop about 4" away. Attached are a few more ref photos from MotM (shoulder and bottom edge).

There is no top stitch on the MotM vest at the bottom edge, and I think on the AoSW vest there isn't one either. What looks like a top stitch I think is the interior sticking out from the bottom creating an illusion. It may have been pulled a little exposing some of the stitching

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I would rather not add piping. Ug! So that is good news, but what about the sleeve, there is a very clear second seam. What would you say that is?
 
OH BOY CHECK THIS OUT......


I think this is the same pics as Seven posted, but it really hit me now.

YOUR ARE RIGHT THE SLEEVES ARE SMALLER. (CHOIR SINGS)



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The pic that shows the bottom is Not piping but merely where the inside of the vest has come mis aligned and is showing on the front side....follow the seam line and see where it starts to go back where it needs to be.
 
The pic that shows the bottom is Not piping but merely where the inside of the vest has come mis aligned and is showing on the front side....follow the seam line and see where it starts to go back where it needs to be.

This is absolutely correct. There is no top-stitching on the bottom or neckline of the vest. As a matter of fact, the vest is made almost 'inside-out', and can pretty difficult for those of us who aren't professionals. :)

The sleeves are indeed very short, something that has been pointed out to me time and again. My next vest pattern's sleeves are about an inch shorter than I've done before. This also helps provide better range of motion for the wearer.
 
Thanks Eric,
Yes you did mention the sleeve length to me earlier, along with Seven, GCNgamer, and I have been studying the pics myself too, for quite a while. I have that crazy, "inside out thing" covered. I have made vests for kids and other costumes, that part was not too bad for me. I only made the top stitching because I thought it was supposed to be there. I do not use that stitch to attach the vest together, it is purely for looks. And, in sewing theory top stitching keeps things from shifting. Just like what seven mentioned about the bottom of the vest, the inside material shifted a little so it is visible on the outside.

I am planning to shorten my sleeves too. I hope that those who have already received my vests will not be upset because I am tweaking and they did not get the "new and improved"!!

I find this a lot of fun, which is kinda scary, the endless pursuit of perfection. It is a challenge!!
 
Mark and I got together with Andy-GCNGamer and his GF Kristen. It was a nice visit!
Andy helped me tweak my vest pattern. When I have his vest completed, I will post some pics.

:D
 
Still working with the sleeve angles, and size. I had pics ready to go, but I am still not satisfied with it. I will get pics up soon, and then I look forward to more suggestions.

:D
 
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