My latest jacket conversion

**Jock Scot** · 14th June 08, 04:19 AM

Well done!I wish I was that cleaver.I notice that you have 4 buttons on the cuffs and a button on the breast pocket,I have not seen that before.

**vmac3205** · 14th June 08, 08:37 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

Well done!I wish I was that cleaver.I notice that you have 4 buttons on the cuffs and a button on the breast pocket,I have not seen that before.

That's how many buttons of that color m,y husband made, so I used them. The wearer can take them off if he wants. I usually do the three on the sleeve and none on the pocket.

**vmac3205** · 14th June 08, 08:39 AM

Originally Posted by Scotus

It's funny that the first posts had the exact same word response I had when I looked at the pictures; that is, "Wow!"

I'm impressed by the quality and detail of the work you've done, just judging from the photos.

Your signature wouldn't be from Hector MacDonald of Glen Bogle, would it? We named our Golden Retrievers Hector and Molly, Boy, do I miss that show!

**Finn** · 14th June 08, 08:41 AM

WOW!!!
I'm a fan of tweed jackets. Very nice!

**Rouge Piper** · 14th June 08, 09:10 AM

Nice Job VMAC!
Could you tell me what changes are made on a jacket to make a kilt jacket? Besides the very nice details you have put on this particular jacket, what are the basic changes?

Is it shortened? What about the Sporran cut out?

Any info would be great. Or if you could direct me to a past thread that would answer my questions.
I'm a kilt newbee and piper.

Thank you sir!

**vmac3205** · 14th June 08, 09:20 AM

Originally Posted by Rouge Piper

Nice Job VMAC!
Could you tell me what changes are made on a jacket to make a kilt jacket? Besides the very nice details you have put on this particular jacket, what are the basic changes?

Is it shortened? What about the Sporran cut out?

Any info would be great. Or if you could direct me to a past thread that would answer my questions.
I'm a kilt newbee and piper.

Thank you sir!

Or Ma'am as the case may be.
Yes, you cute away a rounded front and about 4 inches along the bottom. Basically, from just on top of the second button, to 4 inches above the bottoms, cut a nice curve. There are several excellent instructions on this site. Go to DIY, kilt jacket conversion.

Good luck!!

**Scotus** · 14th June 08, 09:22 AM

Originally Posted by vmac3205

Your signature wouldn't be from Hector MacDonald of Glen Bogle, would it?

Yes, indeed it is.

**Standard** · 14th June 08, 10:47 AM

Wow

what a great job, looks like a tailor made jacket. Good on ya!

**michaelbeeman** · 14th June 08, 01:26 PM

Originally Posted by Rouge Piper

Nice Job VMAC!
Could you tell me what changes are made on a jacket to make a kilt jacket? Besides the very nice details you have put on this particular jacket, what are the basic changes?

Is it shortened? What about the Sporran cut out?

Any info would be great. Or if you could direct me to a past thread that would answer my questions.
I'm a kilt newbee and piper.

Thank you sir!

Welcome, Rouge Piper! You may want to pop over to the Newbie section to introduce yourself so all of the Rabble have a chance to welcome you!