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Old 12-25-2007, 09:53 PM
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My DIY Tweed jacket UPDATED New Pics

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.

MacDanar said all I was missing was some sheep and a staff.
I got lucky with a matching cap.
Here's the back: I know, it needs to be pressed.

The sides so you see the curve.

Other side. Note the wooden buttons.

Good grief, I need to spend more time in the gym and less on my ass.

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Old 12-25-2007, 10:02 PM
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Sheep... TO HERD, of course! 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.
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Old 12-26-2007, 12:00 AM
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Nice job
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Old 12-26-2007, 12:50 AM
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Thank you for your help and comment.
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Old 12-26-2007, 02:20 AM
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Nice......
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Old 12-26-2007, 06:12 AM
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It looks good, and you look very happy, well done.
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Old 12-26-2007, 06:29 AM
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Jacket conversions fit right in to my Scottish tendencies. Looks good!
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Old 12-26-2007, 07:27 AM
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Smashing! Headed for the pub?
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Old 12-26-2007, 07:43 AM
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Very nice. I have two tweed jackets hanging in my closet. Maybe I'll have to try a conversion on one.
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Old 12-26-2007, 08:26 AM
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Looks good! Nice job!
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