Beautiful work, Matt!

Is there any particular reason you made this on the bias (put the tartan on point)? I've seen vests made both ways and wondered if there was a reason. The lapels & buttons are great, but I'm curious as to why you didn't match the stripes across the closure. The sett seems to be quite large. How much material does a vest usually take with say, an 8" sett? I'd really like to give it a try so any advise would be welcome!

Slàinte!,

Jon