My latest jacket conversion

**James MacMillan** · 13th June 08, 08:54 AM

Originally Posted by JRB

Very impressive.

Total agreement!!!! Very Impressive!!!

Anyone who doesn't at least attemp a jacket conversion is really missing the boat! I tried it, and gave up-, as the skills were beyond me.....

But I down-loaded and printed out many of the pictures from right here on X-Marks, along with some pictures from the leading kilt jacket retailers, took this information to my local tailor (who spends most of his day just putting hems in dresses and trousers, or taking in and letting out clothing) and he still only charges me from $25 to $35. I have never spent more than $15 on a thrift shop jacket, or free from my own closet, and, I now have a kilt jacket wardrobe that could cost thousands.

**pipesndrumsnun** · 13th June 08, 10:26 AM

VERY nice! Fine job!

**DWFII** · 13th June 08, 10:49 AM

That really is a nice job! I noticed the "piping" on the sleeves...I don't think I've seen that done before in these threads. Did you just pin and sew them in or is there some other way of doing it?

**vmac3205** · 13th June 08, 11:01 AM

Originally Posted by Spc. Scott

Wow! You did a wonderful job on it.

I stumbled across a jacket much like that as far as the fabric goes and I'm thinking it should have the same thing done to it.

I'll do a jacket up for any of you non-DIY's for $50. For that my husband makes the buttons, and I'll return shipping. Also, I'm starting Jame's Inverness cape this week. I'll post photos of it when done.

**vmac3205** · 13th June 08, 11:02 AM

Originally Posted by DWFII

That really is a nice job! I noticed the "piping" on the sleeves...I don't think I've seen that done before in these threads. Did you just pin and sew them in or is there some other way of doing it?

I just sewed pleats before I put the cuffs on the jacket.