Tweed Jacket Conversion Question

[James MacMillan]

Two of my jacket conversions had slash pockets that had flaps and openings parallel to the bottom hem. On one, the flap was removed and simply moved up a little, thus allowing use of the pocket. On the other we used fabric left over from the part trimmed from the bottom edge to form a new slightly larger flap.

Patch pockets seem to be preferred only because they are easier to modify.

I have two jackets now at my tailor being converted. One is a simple two button blue sport jacket and the other is a black corduroy. The blue one has slash pockets and the corduroy has patch.

Also remember that the left over fabric can be used to form cuff flaps and epaulets, if you want. Buttons can also be changed to complete the look.

It’s the cheapest way to go, that’s for sure. And if you or your tailor are good at sewing, the end results are very good looking.

[Captain Karrot]

James -

You wouldn't happen to a any pictures of your two converted jackets that you could share, would you?

Thanks!

Keith

Two of my jacket conversions had slash pockets that had flaps and openings parallel to the bottom hem. On one, the flap was removed and simply moved up a little, thus allowing use of the pocket. On the other we used fabric left over from the part trimmed from the bottom edge to form a new slightly larger flap.

Patch pockets seem to be preferred only because they are easier to modihave fy.

I have two jackets now at my tailor being converted. One is a simple two button blue sport jacket and the other is a black corduroy. The blue one has slash pockets and the corduroy has patch.

Also remember that the left over fabric can be used to form cuff flaps and epaulets, if you want. Buttons can also be changed to complete the look.

It’s the cheapest way to go, that’s for sure. And if you or your tailor are good at sewing, the end results are very good looking.

[James MacMillan]

Sure - at least, with me in them. Are you interested in close-ups of the pocket? With the digital, all I need to know is what you want.

But having said that, there are some great tutorials on this board, that look better.

But I can post what I have readily available.

[Captain Karrot]

Thanks, James! I really appreciate it. Yes, I would specifically like pictures of what you did regarding the pockets.

I do understand that patch pockets would have been better, but slash was all I could get my hand on.

Sure - at least, with me in them. Are you interested in close-ups of the pocket? With the digital, all I need to know is what you want.

But having said that, there are some great tutorials on this board, that look better.

But I can post what I have readily available.

[The F-H.C.A.G.]

The tailor who did Panache's first tweed conversion simply sewed the slash pockets closed and moved the flap up a little, so it looks as though the pockets have been moved up. So, no useable pockets, but it looks good.

Be well,