Kilted "PC conversion"

**ChattanCat** · 1st September 07, 09:36 AM

Hi folks,

I have almost completed my tuxedo tails to a Prince Charlie. The buttons, epuletts, and (whatever the patches under the sleeve buttons are called), are the last additions. The back is not shown yet, I only just got my first pictures. My daughter wanted to see my jacket so I quickly put on the kilt, shirt, bow tie, and glengarry. I forgot my sporran though.

My daughter is home from college this weekend and we are celebrating my 50th birthday. I can't believe that I am a half century old... I still feel like a kid. I plan to go to the fourth largest Irish festival in the US. It is held in Kansas City.

Cheers!

**McClef** · 1st September 07, 01:35 PM

Looking good!

**demobud** · 1st September 07, 04:33 PM

That's sharp! Was that a tux jacket?

**ChattanCat** · 1st September 07, 05:31 PM

Originally Posted by demobud

That's sharp! Was that a tux jacket?

Yes, it was an Oscar de LaRenta tux. It was really well made and I am glad I got it for a song... $10 for a 44 extra long.

**cavscout** · 1st September 07, 05:44 PM

That's a great find! Check out three feathers for some nice pewter buttons to replace the cloth covered ones. They are a nice alternative to the shiny nickel if you want a more subdued look but still formal.

http://www.threefeatherspewter.com/Buttons%20Celtic.htm

**ChattanCat** · 2nd September 07, 07:38 AM

Originally Posted by cavscout

That's a great find! Check out three feathers for some nice pewter buttons to replace the cloth covered ones. They are a nice alternative to the shiny nickel if you want a more subdued look but still formal.

http://www.threefeatherspewter.com/Buttons%20Celtic.htm

I am considering threefeathers buttons. At $0.70 each x 22 = $15.40, That almost doubles the cost of the ensemble! But a PC for $35 ... priceless.

**BEEDEE** · 1st September 07, 06:57 PM

Looking good. I also used Three Feathers for my buttons, they have a really nice selection.

Brian

**David Dalglish** · 1st September 07, 10:22 PM

Looking good-I would like to see it when its finished

**DTrain** · 2nd September 07, 03:49 AM

Looks great! I am working on one also and will post pics when done. Where did you get the vest? Is it the uniformalwearhouse vest? I have had a hard time finding a low cut three button vest.

**ChattanCat** · 2nd September 07, 07:33 AM

Originally Posted by DTrain

Looks great! I am working on one also and will post pics when done. Where did you get the vest? Is it the uniformalwearhouse vest? I have had a hard time finding a low cut three button vest.

It took a long time to find the vest. I keep searching ebay and finally found a satin one. Came with a bowtie too, in fact three bowties for another $10.

It is satin, and has an open back but I can use it as a pattern if I get around to making a vest out of the scraps from the tux tails that I cut off.