Guys aren't removing the "X"-shaped tacking stitch holding the coat's vent together. You know the one I'm talking about: Shutterstock. Yep, that one. It serves a purpose, but only for a time.

Each year as the weather cools down, the coats and jackets come out. While there are so many great colors, patterns and styles to admire as you walk around outside, there’s also a small detail ...

Once you've purchased the coat, though, the tacking stitch (some folks will call it a basting stitch, and the terms are effectively interchangeable) is no longer necessary.

Once you've purchased the coat, though, the tacking stitch is no longer necessary. In fact, because the coat was designed for the vent to be open—it helps you move, ...