Charity shop purchase

[pipesndrumsnun]

The second pic looks fabulous...that will certainly be a fine looking kilt jacket!

[sporranlegionaire]

Thanks again for all your constructive comments, encouragement and links. I think I probably will have a go at it. It's that first drastic sawing off that might need a wee dram of Dutch courage. No, maybe best do it sober.
Meanwhile, I've won a pale green Argyle jacket, my size, on eBay, for £25 (!!!)
It's turning out to be a super week.