Jacket conversion

[turpin]

OK, it's not exactly a DIY. That's why I posted it under accessories. I did buy the jackets for $5 each myself, and I did drive by myself to the alterations place. I just figured that the time it takes me to do the conversion myself I could complete a sporran.

So here's my converted jacket. It started out as a Brooks Brothers lightweight tweed. Unfortunately I didn't get before pix, but you've all seen guys in tweed jackets. It's great material with a lot of give, unlike a lot of blazers. Clear evidence that even you folks who eschew the tailoring arts can have a nice casual kilt jacket for a very reasonable price.




Here's close-up of the material. It has subtle red and blue pinstripes. The alteration was $40.



I could have wished for a better curve in the sporran cutaway, but it's a two-button jacket and would have to have been cut right through the lower buttonhole.

Here are "before" pix of a Needless Mark-up green wool blazer made in January 1983 (stamped on the label inside the pocket). It's at the alterations place now. This one will cost $56 because I'm having the sleeves let down. I'll post the after pix when I pick it up next week.




cheers

[cacunn]

That is a fine job and a great looking jacket. I like the color and looking forward to see pictures of the second one after it is altered.

[muirkirkca]

Great job. Even the simplest of kilt jackets are very expensive and with not a lot of variety.

[Daaaaang]

I was about to ask how much it cost, as I'm thinking of doing the exact same thing. No time to do it myself though. I guess that's why they say time is money, eh?

Looks dang good!

[pipesndrumsnun]

Looks great AND I love the tartan of your kilt!

[turpin]

I was about to ask how much it cost, as I'm thinking of doing the exact same thing. No time to do it myself though. I guess that's why they say time is money, eh?

Looks dang good!

The thing to look for in the thrift store is a jacket with patch pockets at the side. These can be easily removed and the material used for faux pocket flaps or epaulets. Slash pockets can be used but it's hard to hide the sewn-up opening.

Looks great AND I love the tartan of your kilt!

That's the Davidson tartan, kilt made by Lochcarron. One of my better ebay purchases.