Journeymans Vest - Finished

This is my final project for my advanced apparel construction class I had during my winter term of 09 (last term). The assignment was to incorporate 3 techniques we learned in class into our project and do a good job at making it. I have done 1, an edge to edge lining (I think that's correct, didn't get to know the different linings too well) where it's covering the entire surface of the inside, bound buttonholes, and piping.

It's made of 24 oz cotton canvas on the outer, cotton twill (pant weight) for the liner and metal buttons. The buttons themselves are gorgeous (and where I got the colour theme from).

At first I designed it to be worn just like the picture on the far right, but that's pretty uncomfortable unless you're standing guard or something. So I came up with the idea to have it fold over on the front, but since the fabric was so stiff, it wouldn't lie flat. So I had the buttons hold the flaps down and now it's pretty comfortable to wear.

If I were to make it again, I definitely would use a thinner fabric that gives way to my movements better and play around with the stylistic design of the front and back drop.

I think this is the first garment I've made that I expect will last my whole life.