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I have a vest pattern that can be worn double breasted or with the lapels folded and buttoned back. It is reversable. I have hand embroidered four ‘lapels’ and wish to apply these.

Problem 1: this will give me four layers in each lapel. Fabric: panel: panel: fabric. Very bulky?

Problem 2: Rest of the vest is just the two layers of fabric, obviously. Very ‘floppy’ by comparison?

Problem 3: Would like to quilt the vest – but not the lapels.

Any advice much appreciated!