Kilt Jacket Conversion

**Steve Ashton** · 3rd January 17, 06:34 PM

Another note -

You do not need to make the sporran cut-away real large. Even two and three button jackets can sometimes be converted and still look good.

Today there are quite a few three button front jackets with a smaller cut-away.

**GrainReaper** · 3rd January 17, 06:51 PM

My jacket conversion went rather well, I closed the single vent in the back with intentions for adding double vents (never happened) I ultimately removed the pockets entirely (and I still fully intend to add the flaps back on in a proper location, along with some flap sculpting.) I have a thread here somewhere of that basic conversion... I got lucky with my thrift store tweed. It had a half lining, patch pockets, good button location and I liked the lapel size...

**n1kaw** · 7th January 17, 05:46 AM

My Sincere Thanks to Everyone who replied, explained and referred me to other posts and pictures. These were very helpful!

I called our local Scottish/British food specialty shop and the owner recommended a local seamstress who has some experience with Kilts. I'm going to visit her next week with some notes and photos that you all supplied on this thread. We will see how it goes.......and what it costs?

I'll update this discussion with facts and photos.

Again....Thanks to the XMTS Group.

Kenneth

**Walkman** · 9th March 17, 03:14 AM

Originally Posted by MNlad

I believe this is the other thread Taskr was referencing:
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...-pocket-77590/

"I've always liked the look of a ticket pocket on a jacket, but I added it for a second reason. Stealing a cue from magicians, it adds a bit of misdirection. It draws the eye away from the fact the main pockets seem a bit too low and makes them look more natural—at least to me."

This is a particularly good tip, MNlad. It does make the pockets look more natural.