Old Jacket Revamped

**David Dalglish** · 23rd July 06, 09:49 AM

I had this old Jacket in my wardrobe doing nothing, I admit it to be a little on the snug side. My wife & I thought, lets try & make a kilt Jacket out of it.
Jacket Before alterations

Jacket after alterations

What do you think,is it serviceable or not. (There is buttons to go on the epaulettes yet )

**Raphael** · 23rd July 06, 10:02 AM

Nicely done!!!

**Scott Gilmore** · 23rd July 06, 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by David Dalglish

... What do you think,is it serviceable or not.

What a transformation! More than serviceable, I'd say. The cool-neutral color goes very well with the blues and black belt/sporran/shoes. Nice tailoring. Excellent job.

Regards,
Scott Gilmore

**cloves** · 23rd July 06, 10:50 AM

looks awesome! Who did the actual alteration? Your wife? Tell he she did a fantastic job!

billmcc · 23rd July 06, 10:58 AM

Looks good to me!

**Big Dave** · 23rd July 06, 11:08 AM

Looks great!

**Tattoo Bradley** · 23rd July 06, 11:17 AM

[sarcasm] No no. That looks AWFUL. [sarcasm]
You're going to have to do away with it. Just send it over to me and I'll properly dispose of it!

No, but really. WOW! looks great! Once I get a bit of confidence on a sewing machine I'd like to make a go at converting one.

**David Dalglish** · 23rd July 06, 11:14 AM

Originally Posted by cloves

looks awesome! Who did the actual alteration? Your wife? Tell he she did a fantastic job!

It was a joint effort, I did the cutting she did all the sewing etc

**O'Neille** · 24th July 06, 01:55 PM

Originally Posted by Scott Gilmore

What a transformation! More than serviceable, I'd say. The cool-neutral color goes very well with the blues and black belt/sporran/shoes. Nice tailoring. Excellent job.

Regards,
Scott Gilmore

I just read this thread again and had to comment about the before and after shots. That is an amazing transformation. From the too small leisure suit look to a sophisticated kilt wearing gentleman. Very well done. O'Neille