Quote Originally Posted by Ted Crocker View Post
Sounds good, and quite a bit like the sport jacket conversions work.

I extended my vent flaps to the center of the back, then attached their upper corners to a tab I sewed to the center seam allowances. I can see how what you did would work too.
So far, it is much like a sports jacket conversion. My big challenge will be the "dressy" parts -- pocket flap and cuff treatments -- as I still don't know what will look best with the shawl collar. I'll be working on those later today, after a bunch of errands this morning.

Full-width vent flaps, eh? Interesting solution to the problem. I think it would add too much bulk to this jacket, but I'll keep it in mind for heavier tweeds.

I did nip in the waist, too, as MoR suggested. Probably nipped in too much over too short a run, but it will stay that way, not going to rip out and re-do it. I know it will look better after a good press and with lining adjusted to match the new curve.

On with the day!