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  1. 1st June 09, 08:18 AM #1
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    Green Jacket Conversion

    This is actually the 4th jacket for me. I wore the black one (3rd) for the Burns Supper this past January. This is another project I'm not yet finished with yet, so I will post as I have time to finish it.

    Something tells me I will be finishing this and the DIY kilt # 5 in Franklin, NC on vacation for "Father's Day" and Taste of Scotland.

    A little background: the jacket was purchased at a Salvation Army thrift store for around $5.




    Replacement buttons, probably more than the cost of the jacket.


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    Unfinished side
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    Looking very good sor far!

    Keep up the good work

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    I'd be curious to see a close-up shot of the buttons already on the jacket.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cajunscot View Post
    I'd be curious to see a close-up shot of the buttons already on the jacket.

    T.

    The six points have crowns on them. They are not in good shape and I really don't like them.
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    update...


    Here the pocket is sewn in and the new buttons are on the front closer of the jacket.


    close up of new buttons... from Jo-Ann's by the way.


    Right bottom edge sewn together now.


    Started shortening the sleeves.
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    Epaulettes

    Working on the Epaulettes







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    Finished

    From the NWC Ceili last night. Well, it was more like a kilt night with entertainment.


    Celtic Cowboy (Aaron) had altered his jacket as well!

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    Congratulations and glad you had a good time.
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    Daniel it looks like it came out nicely

    Well done

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