Flak Vest Sleeves Question

[kayelbe]

I've noticed while going through various WIP threads that a lot of recent builds are adding a "seam" on the sleeves of the flak vest.  It almost looks like where a normal shoulder seam would be--like the vest was made like a t-shirt but then the raglan look was added on.

(from Hoda's Lancer App):

 

 

I don't see a mention of this in the CRL, but want to make sure it's not a requirement for Level 1 (or 2) before I start sewing my new one.

It's not a detail I ever noticed before, and on my previous Lancer approved build I didn't include that seam.

[Chopper]

From the Level 2 portion of the CRL: "Vest sleeves have the appearance of being raglan (ie, the connection seam is at the collar of the vest, not the shoulder)"

We know from the costumes book that the screen used vests used a raglan sleeve for the flak vest, in other words, the sleeve construction was similar to the attached photo below.

For the CRL, we are only asking for the appearance of it being raglan. That is to say, if we can't see that mid-sleeve seam under the shoulder armor, then it's not an issue. If we can see the seam and it's fairly obvious with all of your gear on, then it would be an issue.

Should you strive for a true raglan sleeve on your flak vest? Yes

Is it ok if you only have the appearance of a raglan sleeve on your flak vest? Yes

 

[kayelbe]

Ok. That’s what I figured.  My original vest was sewn from the start as a raglan and I’m doing my new one that way also.  

[BikerScout007]

3 hours ago, kayelbe said:

Ok. That’s what I figured.  My original vest was sewn from the start as a raglan and I’m doing my new one that way also.  

Sounds like it was done right the first time then!