DIY tweed jackets

**Machaggisnz** · 2nd May 14, 09:18 PM

I got the bug this week, I had a kilted week while we had school holidays and wore one every day. I went out to a local thrift store and blew $15 on a pair of tweed jackets and spent two afternoons converting them. I'm pretty happy with the results and will be on the lookout for more. I wasn't game to try epaulettes and altering the pockets yet but that's the plan for the next ones.

**Bluescelt** · 3rd May 14, 04:56 AM

Nice work! I keep my eyes open for them too. It's a great way to add to your kit for very reasonable cost.

**David** · 3rd May 14, 05:33 AM

nice looking jackets, what were you planning to do to the pockets? they look fine to me

**Ozark Ridge Rider** · 3rd May 14, 06:23 AM

Tweed is so forgiving, you can take some of the scraps you cut off the bottom and by careful sewing, place them on the to p of the shoulder/arm seam without opening the seam. I did that, and it worked rather well.

**Mikilt** · 3rd May 14, 07:13 AM

Nice job on the sporran cutaway. Sewing the curves is what I found most difficult about converting my jackets. I prefer a plain look, so I skip the epaulettes.

Nice work!

**FosterMacMillan** · 3rd May 14, 01:07 PM

Nice job!

I change the some medal ribbons today with my friend for a jacket in cameron tartan and thinking about the same work, however it looks I don´t do that because of the tartan fabric....I will simply wear it with trousers and matching glenngarry cap...