So I found a donor Jacket at the local Goodwill for $5 (as well as some $1 shirts for a lucky Xmarker). Following the spectacular advise and photos of our intrepid DIYers, I have completed mine in time for Christmas. Mine had slash pockets so I utilised them, opened them up and trimed the bottom of the pocket for more useful storage. Wood buttons on the sleeves and I think I'll add some eppilettes later.
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MacDanar said all I was missing was some sheep and a staff.:lol:
I got lucky with a matching cap.
Here's the back: I know, it needs to be pressed.
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The sides so you see the curve.
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Other side. Note the wooden buttons.
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Good grief, I need to spend more time in the gym and less on my ***.

Sheep... TO HERD, of course! :wink: Liza's got walking sticks, I think. Maybe you can mod one into a shillelagh. I must say, you were looking quite dapper, Tweedy McTweedington.

Nice job

Thank you for your help and comment.

Nice......

It looks good, and you look very happy, well done.

Jacket conversions fit right in to my Scottish tendencies. Looks good! :clap:

Smashing! Headed for the pub?

Very nice. I have two tweed jackets hanging in my closet. Maybe I'll have to try a conversion on one.

Looks good! Nice job! :)