Jacket Conversion in an Afternoon

**Panache** · 21st February 09, 01:32 PM

Originally Posted by fluter

Actually I think it's a functional pocket---it's called a "ticket pocket" if I recall correctly. I have an ancient suit coat in line to be bob-tailed that has just the same arrangement.

Originally Posted by sydnie7

Well, it doesn't show on the original jacket, so I'm assuming that it is just an additional flap. Unless she got WAY ambitious!

Sydnie,

It is a functional third pocket that came with the jacket originally (it is hard to see in the first photo as the lighting is bad). Ken is correct that these are called ticket pockets. The F-H.C.A.G. was able to save the lower two pockets without closing them, but they are shallow and best for very small lightweight items. In contrast the "ticket pocket" is quite deep and useful. I keep my keys in it.

Cheers

Jamie

**sydnie7** · 21st February 09, 02:28 PM

Originally Posted by Panache

Sydnie,

It is a functional third pocket that came with the jacket originally (it is hard to see in the first photo. . . [snip]

Got it now, thanks!

Still think it adds to the "balance" of shortened jacket, will have to keep that in mind even when it's not part of the original construction. . .

**Panache** · 21st February 09, 02:43 PM

Originally Posted by sydnie7

Got it now, thanks!

Still think it adds to the "balance" of shortened jacket, will have to keep that in mind even when it's not part of the original construction. . .

While I have no skill myself to do these sort of alterations , I do think that the most crucial element for a successful conversion is to find the right jacket in the first place. It would seem to save a lot of time and effort and the end result will be far better for the tailor / seamstress.

Cheers

Jamie

**The Barry** · 21st February 09, 10:15 PM

Wow, you make it look very easy..

I would make it look like a crime scene!

**meinfs** · 21st February 09, 10:18 PM

You Rock! Thanks for the picture tutorial!

**David Dalglish** · 22nd February 09, 02:08 AM

Good job Star-Looking smart Jamie

**Computergeek** · 24th September 09, 08:01 PM

I am getting ready to start a jacket conversion and am wondering for reference how tall is Jamie and what size jacket was used in this conversion and how much material was taken off the bottom? sorry for the terrible syntax. I really appreciate the help.
cheers.
Jeremy

**Paul** · 26th September 09, 12:51 PM

Looks great!
I'd love to do that with some of the jackets I dont wear but I'm not great at sewing!

**The F-H.C.A.G.** · 28th September 09, 07:06 PM

Originally Posted by Computergeek

I am getting ready to start a jacket conversion and am wondering for reference how tall is Jamie and what size jacket was used in this conversion and how much material was taken off the bottom? sorry for the terrible syntax. I really appreciate the help.
cheers.
Jeremy

Jamie is 5 ft 11 inches, the jacket was a size 40. I cut enough off the bottom so it looked good over his kilt (in other words-I just had him put it on, marked it with chalk and chopped it off-sorry, I didn't measure, not even once, despite the old adage of "measure twice, cut once").

I'm not exactly a precise seamstress, just an intermittently prolific one!

Be well,

**Squeaky McMurdo** · 29th September 09, 11:01 AM

And that's just fine Star!

A mark of great talent in something is sometimes the ability to make things up as you go.

Often that leads to a very custom garment.

--Chelsea McMurdo--