Tossing it out there

[starbkjrus]

I look forward to seeing this as well.

Most decidedly as do I. (as Ron said....drooling in anticipation.)

[ronstew]

In a dark blue tweed, I'll be on the next ferry to pick mine up. Do it in dark grey too, and I'll take one of each.

(Not sure about the elbow patches, but that's not a deal-breaker one way or the other.)

[GlassMan]

Among the shirts and vest that Bobbie and I are working on for our '06 line is just this kind of jacket.

Classic cut sport coat in brown tweed. Double rear vents. Three button. leather patches on the elbows.

We have the first version done and should have a good working version in about a month.

COUNT ME IN! I love brown tweed and really love leather elbows. But it seems that all the tweed kilt jackets I find are black, lovat blue, lovat green or charcoal grey. Nice to have brown added to the mix.

[Colin]

Ya know, Jerry at What Price Glory gets his replica War 2 jackets made in Pakistan...where he gets the kilts made too. Wonder if he'd be up for that. Think he also sells a replica "kilt cut" Scottish Military jacket, but its just that.

Steve, you tease us on multiple fronts my friend. Sopping up the drool from my keyboard.

Ron

I know one of the local kiltmakers here (not Bear) tried ordering some argyles and PCs from his supplier in Pakistan. I was really interested in ordering one, but he told me that the quality was so poor he would not sell them to anyone.

Just a personal opinion here, but I am not a fan of the military replica jackets. I was never in the military so I wouldn't wear one to begin with, but it kind of looks like a mix of military and civilian wear in a context that never existed. Just not my cup of tea, but than again I like rugby shirts and sweaters (jumpers) and don't often wear jackets.

I do agree that a casual (yet dressy) style jacket needs to be readily available and kind of is throught 21st century kilts from what I have seen. The other option is to take a picture or diminsions to a suit store and have them alter it. Or, go pick up the Simplicity kilt pattern which also has an argyle type jacket pattern. It's Simplicity Pattern 5029 http://i15.ebayimg.com/02/i/06/6f/bf/2d_1.JPG

[The Wizard of BC]

I have that pattern in the shop.

It is a typical 'costume' catagory pattern. You actually cut large rectangular chunks out of the kilt before sewing.

The jacket is ok, but hangs all wrong. Lot's of custom fitting needed that i don't think most home sewers are willing to tackle.

And because there are so few male sewing forms available out there. fitting yourself is almost impossible.

[Raphael]

Save your time. Find a tailor and ask him to tailor make a sport coat for you. I have talked to tailor here in Vancouver and he qouted me $275 for a sport jacket. Since it is tailor made product, the length can be tailored for my kilt.

[Andrew Green]

To the guys of Freedom Kilts:
Do keep everyone posted on those jackets... brown is actually a pretty verstile neutral it seems... Most of my kilts are greens and reds, so I don't think a brown will clash... I'd be in the market for one too.

[Kilted KT]

I'd be interested to see one as well.

[Joe Gondek]

Originally Posted by The Wizard of BC
Among the shirts and vest that Bobbie and I are working on for our '06 line is just this kind of jacket.

Classic cut sport coat in brown tweed. Double rear vents. Three button. leather patches on the elbows.

We have the first version done and should have a good working version in about a month.

Is there any hope for a black,charcoal or navy?
I'be sure be willing to purchase one

[JimB]

I have seen posts here about modifying an existing jacket, but I can't find second hand ones with patch pockets (I did buy a slash pocket one, and agree that once modified it will look bad). More importantly I don't trust my sewing ability.

I know what you're saying. I couldn't find one with patch pockets either so I took what was available. I found a charcoal tweed with slash pockets (with small flaps that covers the slashes) and I modified it.
Believe me this was a lot easier than you think. I figured out where to cut it, hemed it, and used the little flaps from the pockets to make epaulettes. To cover the slashes I used some of the material from the cut off section and made my own small patch pockets. I cut off the buttons and put on some celtic knot buttons that I found in a fabric store.
I haven't posted a picture yet because I wanted to show it with the kilt I'm working on. Believe me you CAN do this. Tweed is very forgiving. It hides stitches very well. Just take your time. Up until now my total sewing experience has been sewing on buttons that have fallen off. This is easier than you think if you just take your time and it is definitely worth the effort. The thrift stores are full of sport coats and you can definitely find one that will convert nicely.
The jacket cost me $10 and a couple of saturdays. Oh, yeah, and throw in another $5 for buttons.

When this kilt is done, I'll be cruising the thrift stores for a black jacket.