Quote Originally Posted by Kerr the Walker View Post
I measured to right around the bottom of the fell on the kilt. The distance from the current hem of the jacket to the bottom of the fell is how much to cut off.
Alternatively, if the sleeves' length fits you, aim for the jacket hem to be from the end of the sleeves to about 2 inches above them.

Reading over the many threads on conversions, I find a preference for

1. Tweeds are pretty forgiving of modifications and apprentice seamsters.
2. Patch pockets are easier to remove or move gracefully; but "regular" slit pockets may work. Either one may need to be shortened.
3. Side vents seem to look better than center vents when shortened. No vent works fine on a kilt-length jacket.


I try to eyeball the pockets in relation to the sleeves and projected hem length, especially slit pockets. I think there is a proper term of art for "slit pocket," but I don't remember it.