Looking for photes of Brian Boru Jacket for Converson

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

The basic difference between the ubiquitous PC and the Brian Boru jackets are the lapel (BB has a shawl lapel, and the PC a peaked lapel) and the cuff.

The BB has a peaked cuff with the peak in the center of the side of the sleeve, as opposed to the PC which lines up the peak with the seam along the back of the sleeve. Button placement is also different: the BB has either three or five buttons on the sleeve; one at the point, and two equally spaced on either side. Often the two buttons on the rear of the cuff are omitted for reasons (I suppose) of cost-- although I don't see where the savings of four buttons can make much of a difference!

I think you can probably get a decent view of the jacket on the Gaelic Themes website.

[Bugbear]

The basic difference between the ubiquitous PC and the Brian Boru jackets are the lapel (BB has a shawl lapel, and the PC a peaked lapel) and the cuff.

The BB has a peaked cuff with the peak in the center of the side of the sleeve, as opposed to the PC which lines up the peak with the seam along the back of the sleeve. Button placement is also different: the BB has either three or five buttons on the sleeve; one at the point, and two equally spaced on either side. Often the two buttons on the rear of the cuff are omitted for reasons (I suppose) of cost-- although I don't see where the savings of four buttons can make much of a difference!

I think you can probably get a decent view of the jacket on the Gaelic Themes website.

Thinking about it, I might prefer the BB cuffs to the PC's.

Doesn't the BB normaly have a chain closure like a mess jacket, as Well?

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

Thinking about it, I might prefer the BB cuffs to the PC's.

Doesn't the BB normaly have a chain closure like a mess jacket, as Well?

Yes, it does, but whether or not it's used is up to the individual-- personally, I find they get in the way of my watch chain, but some guys really like the look.

[denmcdough]

Yes, chain closure goes with it. I have a BB, and it's very stunning. I actually prefer it to a PC.

[Bassbarijpm]

MOR - I did check out the BB on gaelic themes. Unfortuatly the details on the pocket flaps and seam of the cuff are not visible. I'm new to sewing so my question may see odd about where does the seam of the cuff belong. IN line isithe the sleeve seam or on the underside of the sleeve.

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

MOR - I did check out the BB on gaelic themes. Unfortuatly the details on the pocket flaps and seam of the cuff are not visible. I'm new to sewing so my question may see odd about where does the seam of the cuff belong. IN line isithe the sleeve seam or on the underside of the sleeve.

I don't sew, but maybe this will explain it a little better:

Lay the sleeve flat, with the seams on each side. The point of the cuff should be centered approximately five inches above the opening of the sleeve. Depending on how much of a "point" you want, the cuff should be 3"-3.25" when it reaches the seams on each side. The fabric of the pointed cuff wraps around the back of the sleeve and meets it at the back seam.

The pocket flaps are about 1.25 inches on the sides and about 2.50 inches in the center, with a button on each point.

I hope that's not clear as mud...

MoR

[The Wizard of BC]

Just a small caution. The design for the Jacket known as the Brian Boru is copyrighted to Gaelic Themes.

Don't try to copy the existing jacket exactly. Do your own jacket based on the concept of the Brian Baru.

That way you have something totally unique and your own. Something to be really proud of.

There is no 'right' or 'wrong' way to make a jacket. The only thing you need to insure is that the length is correct for the kilt.

Have fun, experiment, try to come up with something new. Who knows, maybe it will be something so nice that you may even sell a few to our members.