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!!