Jacket Conversion

[Glen]

I did part of the conversion, but the majority and important work was done by my tailor, so not a DIY. J Crew three button jacket.



I know some will lament about too much tartan, etc., but I can recall the unit veterans in their tartan jackets and pants, as well as the occasional one in tartan jacket with kilt.

[Alan H]

I can't see the details in the photograph, but generally speaking that's one of the best conversions I've ever seen.

congratulations.

[Nathan]

I think the issue some may have with it is not so much that there's too much tartan, but rather that the cloth doesn't match. Your jacket is a very small sett of Blackwatch, whereas your kilt is quite large. Typically, they would be made from the same cloth and often it is cut on the bias.

[MNlad]

Smart looking conversion. If it were mine (don't I wish), I'd think about a tweed kilt that matches the blue in the Blackwatch. Now, that would look outstanding with that jacket and waistcoat.

[Glen]

I can't see the details in the photograph, but generally speaking that's one of the best conversions I've ever seen.

congratulations.

Thanks. I think it came out well. If I had or find more material, pocket flaps and cuff details.

I think the issue some may have with it is not so much that there's too much tartan, but rather that the cloth doesn't match. Your jacket is a very small sett of Blackwatch, whereas your kilt is quite large. Typically, they would be made from the same cloth and often it is cut on the bias.

On the bias and matching set size would be nice, but the purpose is to emulate unit veterans in their newer tartan jackets and old unit kilts. No one gets out with their kilts any more. My grandfather kept his green coatee and kilt for decades afterwards, returning it when the unit needed them back...

Smart looking conversion. If it were mine (don't I wish), I'd think about a tweed kilt that matches the blue in the Blackwatch. Now, that would look outstanding with that jacket and waistcoat.

I have a grey fashion tartan that it may go well with. A tweed would be good as well. I think it would be interesting with the Maple Leaf tartan, as well...

[Glen]

With grey tartan...

[Stan]

I like the conversion. I'm having a nice charcoal grey worsted wool sports coat being tailored into a kilt jacket too. Looking at the nice job done on yours, I'm looking forward to getting it back. Question? Did you start with a 2 button jacket or a 3 button jacket?

One more question. What did you do to the pockets? Did the tailor move them, or re-move them, or are they in the original position on the jacket?

Thanks

[Glen]

I like the conversion. I'm having a nice charcoal grey worsted wool sports coat being tailored into a kilt jacket too. Looking at the nice job done on yours, I'm looking forward to getting it back. Question? Did you start with a 2 button jacket or a 3 button jacket?

One more question. What did you do to the pockets? Did the tailor move them, or re-move them, or are they in the original position on the jacket?

Thanks

It started as a three button, and the lower button was cut off with the curve of the bottom.

It has patch pockets which were moved up, and reshaped.

[unixken]

It has patch pockets which were moved up, and reshaped.

I think patch pockets is a brilliant way to conceal the previous pocket openings, which would now be too low on the jacket, post-conversion... provided you can perfectly match the material.

And I LOVE the look of the jacket with the grey kilt! Well done.

[James Hood]

Fine conversion, good on you. You wear the kilt and jacket well.

The ultra-conservatibve here, said, hmm, with a solid grey, black or tan modern kilt for uber-casual wear...

....Enjoy!