I changed this vest into a coat. I removed the second skirt and added pleats and buttons to the back. The pockets have been change to functioning butted flap pockets. The buttons work and there are large pockets under neath the flaps. The collar has been changed. The coat has princes seaming in the front and a waist seam in the back. The shoulders a cut big and there are substantial shoulder pads. The sleeves are cut very roomy and comfortable. The sleeves are cuffed and there is a button and button hole on the cuffs. The buttons have been changed to metal. The fabric has been changed to a cut velvet Jacquard. |