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  1. 21st May 07, 09:52 AM #1
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    The True Cost of a PC Conversion

    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.

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    Cant wait to see it.
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  3. 21st May 07, 10:00 AM #3
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    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by cacunn View Post
    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.

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    What about some pictures
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    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?
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    I believe that Panache's PC-knockoff is a modified set of tails. It looks great and so does cacunn's
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    Quote Originally Posted by Alan H View Post
    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*


    Cheers

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