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    My DIY Tweed jacket UPDATED New Pics

    So I found a donor Jacket at the local Goodwill for $5 (as well as some $1 shirts for a lucky Xmarker). Following the spectacular advise and photos of our intrepid DIYers, I have completed mine in time for Christmas. Mine had slash pockets so I utilised them, opened them up and trimed the bottom of the pocket for more useful storage. Wood buttons on the sleeves and I think I'll add some eppilettes later.

    MacDanar said all I was missing was some sheep and a staff.
    I got lucky with a matching cap.
    Here's the back: I know, it needs to be pressed.

    The sides so you see the curve.

    Other side. Note the wooden buttons.

    Good grief, I need to spend more time in the gym and less on my ***.
    Last edited by OFCJAX; 31st December 07 at 12:00 AM.

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    Sheep... TO HERD, of course! Liza's got walking sticks, I think. Maybe you can mod one into a shillelagh. I must say, you were looking quite dapper, Tweedy McTweedington.

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    Nice job

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    Thank you for your help and comment.

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    Nice......

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    It looks good, and you look very happy, well done.

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    Jacket conversions fit right in to my Scottish tendencies. Looks good!

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    Smashing! Headed for the pub?

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    Very nice. I have two tweed jackets hanging in my closet. Maybe I'll have to try a conversion on one.

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    Looks good! Nice job!

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