New take on a kilt jacket

[Alan H]

Something bothers me about the front, though. Do you always wear your sporran that high? I think if you wore it lower, you could change the arc in the front a bit so that it would cut away more gradually from just below the buttonhole. As it is now it seems too severe an angle. Just MHO

I'm with Turpin on this. On the other hand, for two bucks you can always try again!

I know that my first one is OK, but I'm kind of itching to tackle another tweed jacket from the thrift shop 'cause 1.) I cut the first one a little bit short and 2) I did a less than stellar job on the lapel when I moved it up and added a buttonhole above the top one that was originally there and 3) the angle I cut to clear the sporran has a little bit TOO much curve in it, as opposed to what my eye suggests you've got going here.

Mind you, this is prety blinkin'' nitpicky criticism on my part. Ths't still a good looking jacket, though yeah, wear it un-buttoned.

[pdcorlis]

How about the Alenhart (Coeur d'Alene)?

I like it Turpin - thanks for the suggestion!

...Mind you, this is prety blinkin'' nitpicky criticism on my part. Ths't still a good looking jacket...

Thanks for your observations Alan - I always appreciate feedback from my brothers and sisters on XMarks. Nothing would make me happier than for another member take a crack at this jacket style. I think the shape has real promise as a modern alternative.

[turpin]

You know, this jacket conversion might work best if you get your size in a long version, like for me a 42L. It would give you a bit more room to play with the sweep, and you can always take up the sleeves if need be. Just a thought.

I know that my first one is OK, but I'm kind of itching to tackle another tweed jacket from the thrift shop 'cause 1.) I cut the first one a little bit short

I never wanted to say anything because your directions were so well-written and precise that I wasn't sure you didn't cut it just how you wanted it Alan. But now that you bring it up yourself, I can be as agreeable as the next guy.

For $40 for an alteration, though, I'll just pay the lady and sew on some leather instead. It's more time-efficient.

[Marshal Moroni]

I agree with the rest, I think its a smashing looking jacket, simply brilliant. I hope to find an inexpensive tweed (kind of tough when you wear a 60, and convince my good lady wife to bend some of her considerable talents to creating a Corlis, Alanhart, or whatever you want to call it.

I want one.

Cheers,