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    M. A. C. Newsome is offline
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    New Shooting jacket from Kevin Kinney

    Kevin posted a recent thread about a shooting jacket that he had made for himself. In that post, he mentioned another jacket that he had started to make, but was not quite finished. It was a dark blue, and he had decided that he liked another color better for himself. So he offered the blue one up for grabs. He said it would fit a 42 or "slim" 44. I'm a fairly slim 44, so I jumped at the chance.

    It arrived earlier this week. Kevin left the cuffs unfinished, so I could finish them as I needed for my sleeve length (I was concerned that it might not be long enough). I finished the cuffs on Wednesday and wore the jacket into work this morning.

    The response is very positive! I absolutely love the look of it, and two people at the museum immediately asked if they could buy one in their size.

    This one is, admittedly, a little form fitting on me around the middle. I know what Kevin meant by a "slim" 44! I think it looks fine so long as I leave it unbuttoned.

    But I'm not all that concerned, as I just today sent Kevin off a length of Harris Tweed cloth to make me one in my usual size of 44L. Once I have that one, I suspect I'll be generous and find a slimmer individual to fit into this little beauty. In the meantime, I'll enjoy it while we still have these cool Carolina mountain spring mornings!

    Now the pics (please remember the cuffs are my own work, and while I can sew a kilt, I make no claims to be able to sew anything else, so any flaws are my own!).







    Lastly, just as a teaser (and I hope Kevin doesn't mind me mentioning this), I'm talking with him about the possibility of making this style jacket for the Scottish Tartans Museum gift shop from Harris Tweed and various other cloths that we could provide to him. So please stay tuned for further details in that regard as they develop!
    Last edited by M. A. C. Newsome; 28th March 08 at 04:54 AM.

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    Oh, I do hope that comes to pass, Matt, as I am quite deeply desirous of such a jacket!

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    That is indeed one good looking jacket! Hope your plans come to pass.

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    Wow! Matt, you cut quite the figure, well done! Kevin's jacket is wonderful, and I agree a tweed would look very flash!

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    looks good

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    Matt it looks just wonderful, I am looking forward to the tweed jacket.

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    It does look very nice. I still want one.

    I'm starting to have that reaction a lot around here.
    "To the make of a piper go seven years of his own learning, and seven generations before. At the end of his seven years one born to it will stand at the start of knowledge, and leaning a fond ear to the drone he may have parley with old folks of old affairs." - Neil Munro

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    I had the pleasure of examining that jacket last Monday at the Tartans Museum, and it is indeed a wonderful piece. Kevin does wonderful work. The leather details are especially nice.
    Kilted Teacher and Wilderness Ranger and proud member of Clan Donald, USA
    Happy patron of Jack of the Wood Celtic Pub and Highland Brewery in beautiful, walkable, and very kilt-friendly Asheville, NC.
    New home of Sierra Nevada AND New Belgium breweries!

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    Oooooh, I'm staying tuned.

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    Hmm,

    Empty bag....no cat.

    Oh well, I suppose I'd have to explain that new adjustable tailor's form eventually......


    Kevin. <first use of smiley- ever.>
    Last edited by kevinkinney; 30th March 08 at 07:06 PM.
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