A New Jacket Conversion

**Mickey** · 30th July 11, 04:11 PM

Here are some of the ones I can find that are waiting to be converted.

This is really quite addictive. Even more amazing to me is that in the last 20 years, I've owned one sport coat and have worn it 2, maybe 3 times. I think I'm up to about 16 or so now, and still looking for more candidates.

I'm also up to 5 waistcoats. Here is a pic of me the last time I wore a waistcoat.

**madmacs** · 30th July 11, 04:38 PM

How did you do the scallops?

Is that a tailcoat hiding in the back? Im after a 44L one on those if you see any in your travels...

**Mickey** · 30th July 11, 04:59 PM

How did I do the scallops? Well, there was a bit of math and science involved. What I did was draw out half on one side of paper, fold it, and then cut it. (paperdoll style) Marked that pattern on the material and cut out about 1/4" bigger. Then, the math and science. I added 8 parts vodka to 1 part olive brine and 0.5 parts vermouth. This provided a necessary chemical reaction. Then I carefully folded the edges under, making a few relief cuts, while ironing them out. The lapels had stitching on the edges so I ran the flaps through the sewing machine to sew down the edges. That's it.

No, it is a waist length one. I've been searching everywhere for a full dress tailcoat. If I find one in your size I'll pick it up for you. a couple weeks ago I found one in my size with green satin lapels (would have been awesome with black watch) but instead of grabbing it, I came home to think about it for a few hours. Too late.

**CMcG** · 1st August 11, 07:29 AM

Originally Posted by Mickey

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This is really quite addictive. Even more amazing to me is that in the last 20 years, I've owned one sport coat and have worn it 2, maybe 3 times. I think I'm up to about 16 or so now, and still looking for more candidates.

I'm also up to 5 waistcoats. Here is a pic of me the last time I wore a waistcoat.

I believe this is a fine example of what someone has called Highland dress acquisition disorder (HDAD). I prefer to think of it as a nice 'hobby.' Luckily for yourself, you have found a way to get your fix on the cheap... if you had actually purchased as many brand new kilt jackets as you are planning on converting, TurboKittie would put you in rehab

**Tim Little** · 1st August 11, 12:44 PM

Very nice!

**Mickey** · 1st August 11, 03:24 PM

Thanks everyone. I'm getting a little better with each one. One day I might be truly happy with my own work

Originally Posted by CMcG

I believe this is a fine example of what someone has called Highland dress acquisition disorder (HDAD). I prefer to think of it as a nice 'hobby.' Luckily for yourself, you have found a way to get your fix on the cheap... if you had actually purchased as many brand new kilt jackets as you are planning on converting, TurboKittie would put you in rehab

HDAD..

I love it! It really has become a new hobby. Doing these are relaxing, very low cost, and although very easy, challenging at the same time. I like finding jackets with different materials, cuts, number of buttons mainly to learn and see if they come out the way the started in my mind. Some of the ones I got don't even really fit me, so I can try and learn tailoring.

And if I had actually purchased these brand new, rehab wouldn't have crossed her mind. She would have simply put me in the morgue

I think she's still getting a bit irritated with jackets laying around everywhere though! I'll have to start hiding new ones in the basement.