Converting a tweed sport coat to a Braemar jacket

**Robertson** · 8th October 08, 07:11 PM

I think this would make someone a great part time business "hint-hint"

**Bugbear** · 8th October 08, 07:43 PM

Originally Posted by Robertson

I think this would make someone a great part time business "hint-hint"

I think one of the members already started converting people's jackets on the side, but I don't seem to remember which member that was..

Big BTW:
I put the soft strips of interfacing that were in the original hems of my jacket back in the new hems... Boy it made a world of difference in the hang and shape of the hem area.

It's almost like when you forget to put the interfacing back in the sleeve cuffs after shortening them...

**Robertson** · 8th October 08, 11:58 PM

[QUOTE=Ted Crocker;608565]I think one of the members already started converting people's jackets on the side, but I don't seem to remember which member that was..

Anyone remember ?

**Bugbear** · 9th October 08, 12:52 AM

Originally Posted by Robertson

Anyone remember ?

There is information at this link:
Aracos mac Domhnaill's thread "Jacket Conversion"

Hope that helps.

**Robertson** · 9th October 08, 09:00 AM

Thanks Ted this is just what I need!

**macwilkin** · 9th October 08, 09:06 AM

"So you're going to wear the kilt" has a good pattern for a sport-coat conversion, Tim.

I can recommend a good tailor in Springfield who should be able to do it for you.

Todd