Harris Tweed waistcoat DIY

[MNlad]

Nicely done and the slight contrast to your jacket looks great. I agree with leaving the collar as it is.

[GrainReaper]

I like scalloped pockets, but not Crazy about the ribs on them, I have an urge to scallop the flaps on my jacket conversion, thought about ribs but think it gets a bit busy... And then I feel that I need to add like 87 superfluous buttons all over the place and it just gets out of control and a bit silly...

[DyerStraits]

Leave the lapels on the ginger vest. I like the offset when worn with the jacket. It adds substance to the look.

I heartily agree. The width of the lapels are perfect in that they are equal to those on the coat (a rule that should also, in my opinion, also applie to neckties). Few things add an additional touch of distinction to an outfit like a "collared waistcoat", either in a matching or contrasting color/pattern, especially so with Highland daywear. It's one of my favorite kilted looks. Well Done.

[kilted firefighter]

Amazing job. Inspires me to try my hand at another waistcoat.

[Alan H]

Isaac, seriously..... WELL DONE. Both the jacket and the waistcoat look absolutely great.

[IsaacW]

Isaac, seriously..... WELL DONE. Both the jacket and the waistcoat look absolutely great.

Thanks Alan... and everyone else as well!

[Spartan Tartan]

Very nice. I would leave the collars as they are. I like the look as is.

[kiltedsniper]

Very nice. Looks great!

[NPG]

That looks great! I have been looking at tweeds, but I'm finding the materials I find are lighter than I would think to use for jackets. Would you say the tweed you found was on the thicker side?

[OC Richard]

That ginger waistcoat is fantastic!

I love the way you slanted the pocket flaps. It's little things like that which so often set lovely vintage clothes apart from modern ones.

Here are slanted (though not scalloped) flaps in the old days



Here are scalloped flaps with an elegant subtle slant