This is my first attempt at cutting down a thrift store tweed. I'm pretty pleased with it, and have picked up a few more jackets to play with. It was much easier than I thought it would be, even though all I know about sewing is what I remember from high school home economics. Lots of pinning, measuring, remeasuring, repinning, cutting, and a lot of hand sewing blind hems.

Lessons learned:
1. The lining is the hardest part.
2. Will try Stitch Witch next time on the hem.
3. Pins are sharp. Brushing down a pinned area isn't smart.
4. Putting pins in the mouth for easy access is fine, but depending on which end goes in the mouth, either lips or fingers will get stabbed. Pick the poison.
5. Was $6.00 and 4 hours very well spent.