Jacket Conversion in an Afternoon

**Mael Coluim** · 25th January 09, 09:20 PM

You make it look so... easy! If you don't have talent, marry it. Jamie is one smart dude.

**RedBeard** · 11th February 09, 09:41 AM

I'm bumpin' this one up so I don't have to dig.

**Panache** · 21st February 09, 09:50 AM

This new jacket has become a favorite of mine, it is light weight, comfortable, and looks very sharp without looking too dressy.

In other words it's just perfect for smart day wear.

I saw the other day that Target now carries the same jacket in Khaki and mentioned it to the Flame-Haired Celtic Amazon Goddess. I joked that in another couple of months I might be able to score another bargain from the clearance rack.

She asked me if I would like another jacket? When I eagerly responded yes she said...

"Just go buy it"

She has a lot on her plate at work at the moment, so I may have to wait a month or so for her to find the time to convert the jacket.

Still, I am one lucky, lucky man!

Cheers

Jamie

**sydnie7** · 21st February 09, 12:48 PM

Is it just my eyes, or do I see a second (presumably false) pocket flap added above the original, functioning flap? That's a nice touch, adds some balance and makes it look less like a jacket that was shortened. Well done!

**fluter** · 21st February 09, 01:05 PM

Originally Posted by sydnie7

Is it just my eyes, or do I see a second (presumably false) pocket flap added above the original, functioning flap? That's a nice touch, adds some balance and makes it look less like a jacket that was shortened. Well done!

Actually I think it's a functional pocket---it's called a "ticket pocket" if I recall correctly. I have an ancient suit coat in line to be bob-tailed that has just the same arrangement.

**sydnie7** · 21st February 09, 01:22 PM

Originally Posted by fluter

Actually I think it's a functional pocket---it's called a "ticket pocket" if I recall correctly. I have an ancient suit coat in line to be bob-tailed that has just the same arrangement.

Well, it doesn't show on the original jacket, so I'm assuming that it is just an additional flap. Unless she got WAY ambitious!

**Panache** · 21st February 09, 01:32 PM

Originally Posted by fluter

Actually I think it's a functional pocket---it's called a "ticket pocket" if I recall correctly. I have an ancient suit coat in line to be bob-tailed that has just the same arrangement.

Originally Posted by sydnie7

Well, it doesn't show on the original jacket, so I'm assuming that it is just an additional flap. Unless she got WAY ambitious!

Sydnie,

It is a functional third pocket that came with the jacket originally (it is hard to see in the first photo as the lighting is bad). Ken is correct that these are called ticket pockets. The F-H.C.A.G. was able to save the lower two pockets without closing them, but they are shallow and best for very small lightweight items. In contrast the "ticket pocket" is quite deep and useful. I keep my keys in it.

Cheers

Jamie