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4th November 10, 08:11 PM
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New Houndstooth Jacket
I've recently completed a conversion of an old Brooks Brother houndstooth jacket that I have worn for many years. It was great to repurpose my good friend for kilt duty.
And the obligatory Hamish-like pose.
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4th November 10, 08:13 PM
#2
That is one very nice jacket. It looks like it was custom made as a kilt jacket. Impecable.
Jim Killman
Writer, Philosopher, Teacher of English and Math, Soldier of Fortune, Bon Vivant, Heart Transplant Recipient, Knight of St. Andrew (among other knighthoods)
Freedom is not free, but the US Marine Corps will pay most of your share.
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4th November 10, 08:14 PM
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[SIZE="2"][FONT="Georgia"][COLOR="DarkGreen"][B][I]T. E. ("TERRY") HOLMES[/I][/B][/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE="1"][FONT="Georgia"][COLOR="DarkGreen"][B][I]proud descendant of the McReynolds/MacRanalds of Ulster & Keppoch, Somerled & Robert the Bruce.[/SIZE]
[SIZE="1"]"Ah, here comes the Bold Highlander. No @rse in his breeks but too proud to tug his forelock..." Rob Roy (1995)[/I][/B][/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE]
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4th November 10, 09:02 PM
#4
Good work on the jacket but your expression in the "Hamish" pose is priceless!
- Justitia et fortitudo invincibilia sunt
- An t'arm breac dearg
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4th November 10, 11:07 PM
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 Originally Posted by CMcG
Good work on the jacket but your expression in the "Hamish" pose is priceless!
Ditto.
The grass is greener on the other side of the fence...and it's usually greenest right above the septic tank.
Allen
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5th November 10, 04:44 AM
#6
As thescot said, the jacket looks custom made for kilts, not like a conversion. Fantastic!
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5th November 10, 07:55 AM
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5th November 10, 08:52 AM
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What a FANTASTIC job on the jacket conversion - looks custom-made - and your entire
kit is very well put together. BRAVO !!
"'Tis far better to keep one's mouth closed and
seem the fool; than to open it, thereby removing
all doubt." Anon.
Member - Order of the Dandelion
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5th November 10, 09:18 AM
#9
Irish Jack, very nice outfit. The jacket is wonderful. Ever consider going into business???
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5th November 10, 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by denmcdough
Irish Jack, very nice outfit. The jacket is wonderful. Ever consider going into business???
Thank you all for the generous comments. This conversion is the first "real" sewing I've done in years. I have done some costume making and a little bit of theater prop work, but nothing that needed to look good up close. Who knew that the construction of a well-made mens jacket was so architectural?
There is not a simple hem around the lapel edge, but rather a double hem (there's a name for it, I'm sure) with a facing. Then the whole thing blends into the lining. As for pockets, thank goodness they were patch pockets and easily relocated; however, as you can see, I did a poor job of matching the checks. I tried to sew it with pins only when I should have basted.
Still, I enjoyed the experience and am pleased with the outcome. The next one will be better, but I'm not ready to work up a business plan quite yet.
I think you win the prize for the all-time greatest kilt pic.
I was egged on by the photographer, the Lady O'Brian. I tripped right after this shot and her gleeful schadenfreude mirth made us both laugh.
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