XMarks vest on the bias

**piperdbh** · 29th January 12, 12:35 PM

Yep, you're right: it did turn out really well.

You've inspired me to make a vest out of my Lockhart fly plaid.

**Aspiringloser** · 29th January 12, 12:36 PM

That is awesome. I'm totally impressed.

**idyllicchick** · 30th January 12, 06:16 AM

So gorgeous! Excellent work!

**Santa Kona** · 30th January 12, 09:53 AM

I think that I have asked this question before but here it is once again. I have seen tartan waistcoats 2 ways, one with the tartan on the front & back. The other way with on the tartan on the front with standard black back panel. Which way is the correct way or does it make any difference?

Please no do what ever you want responses.

**piperdbh** · 30th January 12, 10:01 AM

It doesn't really matter. Tartan on the back is done when you have enough tartan (and $) for it. Satin on the back saves tartan (and $) and is easier to wear under a jacket, because the jacket lining fabric will slide easily over satin. I prefer satin-back, but there's nothing wrong with tartan-back.

**sydnie7** · 30th January 12, 10:54 AM

Originally Posted by Santa Kona

I think that I have asked this question before but here it is once again. I have seen tartan waistcoats 2 ways, one with the tartan on the front & back. The other way with on the tartan on the front with standard black back panel. Which way is the correct way or does it make any difference?

Please no do what ever you want responses.

Yup, made this one satin-back because it fits better under formal jacket, lighter weight and cooler for Southern Calif use. Bob is not a fan of the vest-only look, so he's unlikely to ever wear it without a jacket = nobody will ever know.

If I can talk him into the vest-only look for daytime at Games, I'd probably make the back out of matching (tartan/tweed) material -- but I don't think anybody would look twice if it were made from a nice matching solid fabric.

Myself, I don't care for the look of a tartan with bias-cut front and "square cut" back. But I think they are often made that way, so it's another matter of personal preference.

**Panache** · 30th January 12, 02:40 PM

Great job Sydnie!

Cheers

Jamie

**tulloch** · 30th January 12, 03:27 PM

Wow. Very fine. Thanks for all that.

**bonnie heather** · 29th April 12, 09:49 AM

Sydnie, that is fantastic and you did an amazing job! Thank you so much for posting all the photos of your work in progress and the beautiful finished waistcoat you created. You're great!