This thread details my comparison with my tank and my 5 yard hand sewn.
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=14828

But in response to Schultz, the stitching on the fell of my tank is very visible, while it is not on the machine sewn. however the sett matches perfectly on the fell of the tank while it is slightly off on the machine sewn.

Adam