I said I'd do it, and here it is. One week left before winter break ends, and my jacket is finished! That means I am one week ahead of schedule. Here's the jacket I used:

It used to be my grandfather's.

This is a close-up of the houndstooth pattern:


And here it is! The finished product!

It goes great with the Lamont heavywieght I got from Stillwater.


I'm pretty *%$&@# proud of myself! I think it looks good! Next up is a tweed conversion, then maybe I'll try to make a tweed kilt(?). After seeing the tweed one that Arlen made himself, I'm a big fan.

Oh, and BIG thanks to F-H.C.A.G. Her guide helped. I didn't follow it exactly (I was a bit more careful with measuring) but I wouldn't have even tried without her guide. So again, thank you.