Jay,

David gets way more points than me because he did the job himself (and a very impressive job at that). My tailor would have shortened the jacket for $35. It was making epaulets and pocket flaps that attributed to the extra charge (I think the extra bits really help turn a coat to a proper kilt jacket)

Also don't forget Alan H.'s thread on jacket conversion:

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...2&page=1&pp=10

Cheers