Tweed Wallace Jacket Questions

[OftKilted]

Matt,
You mentioned that in the image below that there was 'an additional ticket pocket' on the Wallace Jacket shown. I didn't see that listed as an option or choice on either the Harris Tweed page or on the Wallace Jacket page.

Is the ticket pocket shown available as a modification, or does it come by 'default'?

I noticed that the pocket flap style in the Harris Tweed page appeared to be different than was shown in the Braemar cuff style image shown on the Wallace Jacket Page.

Is the pocket flap style determined by the cuff style?

What is the configuration for the internal pockets in the jacket? And can it be modified?

On a slightly more bespoke vein, on the Crail cuff can the button holes be made functional?

I understand that there may be additional fees (in addition to the made to measure).

Thank you for your help and advice!

-OftKilted
(Let the jonesing begin ...)

I would think most any quality retailer of Scottish Highland clothing could supply such a jacket. Freedom Kilts, Burnettes & Struth, etc., would all do well.

Now, if you go into a random Scottish import shop and ask for a "modern kilt jacket" they may not know what you are talking about, but if you ask for a "three-button craill jacket" they should be able to provide that.

Here's the STM's version of such:
http://giftshop.scottishtartans.org/wallacejacket.html

The jacket I am wearing in the photo has braemar sleeves, but here is me wearing the same style with craill sleeves (and an additional ticket pocket).

[M. A. C. Newsome]

The short answer to all the below is "anything's possible!" but I'll address the questions individually, as well...

Matt,
You mentioned that in the image below that there was 'an additional ticket pocket' on the Wallace Jacket shown. I didn't see that listed as an option or choice on either the Harris Tweed page or on the Wallace Jacket page.

Is the ticket pocket shown available as a modification, or does it come by 'default'?

You are correct, it is not listed as an option, but if you request it when you place the order we can accommodate that request at no additional charge.

I noticed that the pocket flap style in the Harris Tweed page appeared to be different than was shown in the Braemar cuff style image shown on the Wallace Jacket Page.

Is the pocket flap style determined by the cuff style?

Generally speaking, if you get Argyle cuffs you'll get the "Argyle" pocket flaps, but if you request the Crail (plain) cuffs you'll get the plain pocket flaps. But if you want a Crail jacket with argyle flaps or vice versa we can have the jacket made that way.

What is the configuration for the internal pockets in the jacket? And can it be modified?

They come standard with an internal left breast pocket, but the configuration can certainly be modified on request.

On a slightly more bespoke vein, on the Crail cuff can the button holes be made functional?

You know that is something that no one has yet asked for so I don't have a ready answer! But I see no reason why the tailors could not handle this.

I understand that there may be additional fees (in addition to the made to measure).

Thank you for your help and advice!

-OftKilted
(Let the jonesing begin ...)

Some of the above might incur additional fees (such as the functional cuff buttons, which I shall have to investigate), but most of the modifications are not that involved and we should be able to accommodate within our normal custom jacket pricing.

Thanks for the interest!

[SlackerDrummer]

Just to add to the questions, what about lapels on the vest?

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Just to add to the questions, what about lapels on the vest?

Those can be added as a made-to-measure option.

[SlackerDrummer]

Matt (or is it Matthew?),

Do you offer swatches of the Ettrick tweeds?

Thanks,

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Matt (or is it Matthew?),

Do you offer swatches of the Ettrick tweeds?

Thanks,

Yup, just give us a call at the museum to request them, or email us with your request and address. They are cut and shipped from the mill in Scotland so it usually takes a couple of weeks to get them out. (Of course if you are able to come in the store in person we have swatch books there).

[SlackerDrummer]

Thanks very much! I have sent an email. As much as I would dearly love to visit the museum and shop again (we stopped in on a vacation a few years ago), it would be just over 5 hours from home.