kids jacket???

[Spartan Tartan]

Any ideas where I can find a decent kids jacket (age 7) without spending an arm and a leg? I would much prefer an argyll cut. I would love to get a perfect little tweed jacket for my little man, but can not justify the expense. Shoot...he could out grow it before it was finished being made!!

[RockyR]

Most companies that sell Argylls can get kids sizes (including most of the forum sponsors). Not sure what the price is off hand, but if you email me, I can look into it if you want... Though it will probably be 2/3 the price of our adult jackets.

[LitTrog]

Yow. If you need it for a single occasion, then you can surely rent one for 40 dollahs or so. To get one made? 200 on the conservative side. I asked when I got married, and that's the answer I was given. EBay, of course, might provide you with an Eureka! Yahoo! Eat That Suckahs! moment, but it's hit or miss...

[Spartan Tartan]

Exacly, Litrog...been scowering the old might bay of e. I did see one, but moved on too quickly and now am not able to find it again.

I agree...$200 is (i bet you are correct at that being conservative) is too much for a kiddo that may only get a few uses.

Figured if anyone would know, they'd be here though.

[RockyR]

If you're looking for rental, LT is right. Most places that rent Argylls will have kids sizes. Matt said the STM does, USAK does, etc.

[Spartan Tartan]

I have check both places, Rocky. I am hoping more than just a sngle usage, but can't see pulling the trigger on an expensive jacket that he will certainly outgrow within a season (perhaps two if I order large and he doesnt grow too quickly).

[mookien]

Have you asked VMAC if she is willing to cut a kids Saxon jacket down to an Argyll? She does a wonderful job with adult jackets. At least she used to do such conversions.

[LitTrog]

If you keep a kid in a small cat carrier and limit his calories to 600 per day, you might be able to use a jacket for more than 6 months. Don't make the mistake I did: I got all mushy-hearted and gave my son an extra carrot two years ago. Now he's 7 and no longer fits into his newborn onesies!

Damn my soft heart!

[M. A. C. Newsome]

I've gotten a few really nice vintage Harris Tweed argyle kilt jackets for my boys off of Ebay -- and never spent more than $30 or $50 for them, either. Just keep your eye open.

[Rob, ClanMacMillan, NM]

I have a child's PC if you're interested. Don't know the size and such but can check when I get home.

Rob.