I FINALLY got a "round tuit" and have started a conversion of a tweed jacket that I picked up at a thrift store. See my post
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/t...x.html?t=30625
I "got on a tear" after I FINALLY finished my first tartan box-pleated kilt (pics to come shortly).

Here I cut the bottom off to length (27"). I have a long torso and short legs (6' tall and 30" inseam). Like David Dalglish, I measured from the bottom of the collar. The pocket flap is tucked inside the pocket right now, but I am thinking of leaving it alone. Any suggestion about the pocket?
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I used a yard stick to help me mark the bottom of the jacket. The yard stick in 1 1/2" wide so it was perfect to make the seam allowance. Once I free-handed the cutout on one side of the jacket, I made a pattern to help me draw the other side.
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This jacket is vented in the center.
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The way that this jacket is constructed I can easily close the center vent and open up side vents. What do ya'll suggest?
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