Burda 7799 waistcoat

Recently I crossed my fingers and toes and started on a new waistcoat for my Father. The Burda 7799 pattern is for an unlined vest/waistcoat with three variations. I am making the one with the notched collar and two welt pockets.

Fabric: paper taffeta with a silver zebra skin print for the front, paper taffeta in plain silver for the back and welts
Interfacing: lightweight non-woven iron on
Lining: grey/silver dance time satin (I think)

Progress notes
There were more than a few questions to answer before the pattern was cut.

• Which way does a zebra skin run?
• What is the most body flattering direction for the zebra print to run?
• Which is the right side and which is the wrong side of each fabric?
• Should I underline it?
• Should I use the iron-on interfacing on the front vest to support the fabric and stop it fraying?
• Why oh why did I use this easy fraying, easy snagging fabric?

Zebra fabric and metal shank button