My first tweed

**Fireboykirk** · 7th October 13, 06:40 AM

After following the post from The F-H.C.A.G. I thought I'd give it try...
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Still needs cuff, and epaulettes and a few more buttons, but didn't say a single inappropriate word, and it's only cost $12.

**ProudGrandsonofClanGrant** · 7th October 13, 11:37 AM

Tweed and kilts certainly go together well. I am sure your first won't be your last. Smart looking tweed, and you cannot beat the price.

**piperdbh** · 7th October 13, 03:12 PM

It only needs cuffs and epaulettes if you think it needs them. Also, those look like patch pockets. You might consider raising them a little higher on the jacket, but it looks just fine the way it is. Congratulations.

**Fireboykirk** · 7th October 13, 04:06 PM

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Here's the final product. Great learning project. Good enough for a pub, but I'll practice more for the "formal" one.

Side note: When the dentist prescribes pain meds, one epaulette Will be slightly shorter than the other.

**Mikilt** · 7th October 13, 06:25 PM

Fireboykirk,
Well done! Following the F.H.C.A.G.'s instructions I have now converted three jackets that I bought at thrift stores.

**Llama** · 8th October 13, 06:14 AM

Well done! Looks grand!

**Tim Little** · 8th October 13, 06:31 AM

Well done! Although I would concur with moving the patch pockets up if you're able to do so.

**Fireboykirk** · 8th October 13, 06:41 AM

Thank you gents! Do you think the entire pocket or just the bottom edge?

The coat started as a 46 long so I had to move the pockets once already. Actually, I moved the flaps, cut down the old pockets, sewed them on.....and realized they really do need to be a touch higher. I'll have to take them off and cut them down some more to do that. Don't mind the process, it is a training project, but since it's all hand needle work, I'm going to have to find a little more motivation.