The True Cost of a PC Conversion

[BEEDEE]

Jude is busy working on a PC conversion for me, but we are not far enough along for photos yet.

However, I felt that a quick summary of costs to date might be worthwhile.

Tail coat from Mytuxedo.com $ 30.60
Folkwear pattern $ 26.63
Pewter buttons $ 26.00
Thread/lining etc $ 6.00
PC and vest for under $90.00 priceless!!

Jude was able to salvage enough material from the tails to make tail and sleeve flaps for the jacket and a three button vest to go with the jacket, using the Folkwear pattern.

The jacket is a shawl collar in navy blue. I know shawl collars are not traditional for PC's, but I like them.

Brian

[McMurdo]

Cant wait to see it.

[cacunn]

BeeDee I recently did the same conversion maybe my writeup can be of some help.

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=26651

I like the look of a shaw collar, but they didn't have one in my size. I can't wait to see yours.

[BEEDEE]

BeeDee I recently did the same conversion maybe my writeup can be of some help.

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=26651

I like the look of a shaw collar, but they didn't have one in my size. I can't wait to see yours.

Your post was my inspiration and the link to the Folkwear pattern.

Brian

[gangreenfootball]

What about some pictures

[MacWage]

Thanks for reminding me of these projects.
I'm curious as to as many "style" tux-based jackets as I can see.
Do ya'll see the Prince Charlie term as for ANY tailed tux jacket (modified or stock for kilts)?
OR is it for a SPECIFIC style of tailed tux-esque kilt jackets?

[Alan H]

I believe that Panache's PC-knockoff is a modified set of tails. It looks great and so does cacunn's

[Panache]

I believe that Panache's PC-knockoff is a modified set of tails. It looks great and so does cacunn's

Except mine isn't a Prince Charlie, it's a Prince Jamie* :mrgreen:


Cheers

Jamie





You can always tell a Prince Jamie formal jacket by the epaulettes and simple cuffs, the round buttons, and the cuff buttons in a straight line...