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Samuel
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Thu Jul 19, 2012 1:00 pm

Sport jacket and blazer top stitching--lapels and patch pockets. I know 1/4" is typical. Has anyone tried 1/2" stitching? Or something in between?
hectorm
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Thu Jul 19, 2012 9:28 pm

Samuel,
I have several jackets with stitching that is very close to 1/2¨. They are the heavier coats, made of tweed and thick corduroy (also a peacoat in Melton wool). I think the wider stitch suits those fabrics well giving the lapels more structure and a rougher and sportier look to the garment.
Samuel
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Sun Jul 22, 2012 8:17 pm

Thanks for the feedback. Yes, I agree. I was thinking something around 7/16".

I have a heavier herringbone tweed in mind, as well as a heavy navy flannel (blazer), complete with patch pockets.
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Sun Jul 22, 2012 8:51 pm

Do a search for Swelled Edges.....there should be lots of further info !
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