Thanks to everyone for their constructive input (no pun intended). It has been a great help. I think I can probably live with a 7 or 8 rating on the jacket as is... When initially constulting with the seamstress, I requested the bottom button be cut away, and thought that I demonstrated a more severe sporran cut-away. I even had my store-bought kilt jacket with me for reference. What do ya do with a head-strong Tailor??? I'm thinking I might just leave well-enough alone unless/until I learn to do this myself. I certainly dont feel like spending anymore money on the project...

Thanks again for everyone's input.