Thrift Store Jacket Conversions

**Packhound** · 10th September 07, 08:31 PM

Here are a couple of sport jackets that I found in a Thrift store. I bought both for $7.00 USD.

This one is a dark navy wool.

This one is a black & white (gray) herringbone.

Here are some close-ups of the fabric.

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I hope to convert one or both to kilt jackets. (But first I need to complete a kilt project.)

Any thoughts on these jackets?

**cavscout** · 10th September 07, 09:26 PM

Those are great jackets for this project. Just pay special attention to the sporran cut-away and how it intersects with that bottom button hole. Pin it in different positions until you find the one your eye likes best and keeps the proportions in balance.

**walkerk** · 10th September 07, 09:33 PM

The tweed will work well. Here's a link to an older thread. Follow the links in it for some ideas. Be sure to post pictures after the conversion.

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=21573

**emolas** · 12th September 07, 10:29 PM

Nice looking jackets, I especially like the grey herringbone one but what are those odd and uncomfortable looking things on your legs in the pictures?

**The F-H.C.A.G.** · 12th September 07, 10:43 PM

I am about to start work on a kilt jacket conversion for my father-in law with a tweed jacket similar to the herringbone you posted. When I have begun the project, I will begin posting pictures and pitfalls of the process. Look for this in this forum.

Be well,

**James MacMillan** · 12th September 07, 10:45 PM

Both jackets should convert well!

**Packhound** · 13th September 07, 08:50 AM

Originally Posted by emolas

... but what are those odd and uncomfortable looking things on your legs in the pictures?

I have to confess that at this time the only kilt that I have is an x-kilt (seen on another thread) that isn't quite up to standard for public showing.

My wife took the pictures and wasn't quite in the mood to wait for me to change.

**turpin** · 14th September 07, 09:38 AM

Here's my first and so far only $5 conversion jacket. I got a little too assertive with the iron on the right cutaway.

**James MacMillan** · 14th September 07, 10:11 AM

Originally Posted by turpin

Here's my first and so far only $5 conversion jacket. I got a little too assertive with the iron on the right cutaway.

Looks good!

Take a felt brush and go at the ironing spots. It worked for me!

I'm taking about one of those little brass bristled jobs that are normally used for suede shoes and boots, or high-end cowboy hats.