Quote Originally Posted by manfrozeninaglacier View Post
Actually, as conversions go, this is a very good one. There are, however, one or two further modifications that you need to carry out to end up with a really first class job.

1) you need to cut away the front of the jacket, starting below the bottom button. This cut away should be a curved line, not a straight line. If you go to the "TUNES OF GLORY" thread and scan through the pictures, you will come to one of John Mills in a British military jacket similar to what you are making. You want the front of your jacket to match his as near as you can possibly make it.

2) as with all "modified" jackets the pockets are waaaay to low. The easiest way to remedy the situation is to acquire another Class A blouse in AG44 and remove the two breast pockets and stitch them in place over the existing pockets. This may seem a bit fiddly, but the end result is well worth it as the jacket won't have the tell-tale home made look of something cut down to wear with the kilt.

Good luck with your project!