This really continues from my previous jacket thread 'Charity Shop Purchase', but to keep things neat I thought I'd better switch to the DIY section.
I had this cream polyester/wool jacket hanging up for years as I could never pinpoint the right occasion to wear it. So I thought I'd have a go at morphing it into a kilt jacket.
It was, I have to say, a nightmare.
First, the patch pockets, which I removed, were so tightly stitched to the base fabric that I couldn't tweek enough thread loose to cut it. The result was that on each side there is a slight nicking of the material. So I sewed a cosmetic button over each mark. You might just make them out near my sleeves.
The next problem was in trying to resemble the existing exposed stitching on the lapels, without a machine. I don't have one.
Also trying to keep blood off the material, after pricking my finger.
But, guys, what do you think? Be honest.
Though, where I shall ever want to wear it, heaven knows.