Modify A Sportcoat to a Kilt Jacket: Website is up

[Southern Breeze]

I took an old jacket to a tailor yesterday and described the changes you mentioned for modifying it into a kilt jacket. I'm a horror with a sewing machine or a needle & thread, so I figured I'd take it to a professional.

He wanted over $100 to do the work! Needless to say I'd rather just buy a new jacket than pay that much. I may just have to try it myself and see how badly I mess it up.

You might be able to find a worn out jacket or two in a thrift store. This can be done for less than $20.00 with luck and shopping around. Once you've practiced on them you can buy a nicer one for the final product.