Your comments made me question whether the raw edges - and the style - would hold up. This is a traditional piece that I want to wear for years, and the wool was already starting to fray in some spots just from being cut; I began to doubt that the edges would last for even a few wears.
I have a lot of hand stitching to do - adding the pockets, fasteners, and attaching the lining - but will hopefully finish later this week!