Latest Jacket Conversion

[FatherWilliam57]

That looks really grand! You should be very proud of your accomplishment. I, too, like the look of that material. Agreed, a matching vest would be top notch! (If you find the same jacket in a 43R, feel free to whip me up one...)

[Mickey]

Thanks very much guys! Definitely my best one so far. Just doing jackets is becoming an addiction.

I learned to turn the lining through a book at the public library--great resource public libraries.

Very true. I go to mine at least once a week and in fact, just returned from there. Keep meaning to pick up a few sewing books. That reminds me, I need to order Barb's book today!

I dig the buttons too. Are they original to this jacket? If not, where did you find them?

The buttons are not original. I came across them at JoAnnes and just had to have them. You can also pick them up here http://www.buttons.com/KeywordSearch...43&Submit.y=10

I actually tried to make a scalloped pocket, but I wasn't having much luck getting it to come out even, at least doing them by hand. But I really like how the drop point came out and may start doing them on my next ones.

(If you find the same jacket in a 43R, feel free to whip me up one...)

If I get lucky enough to find one, I'll do that!

[neil]

I really like the finished result. A job well done.

I've a question about conversions regarding length...

where should the bottom of the jacket come in relation to your body?

[Mickey]

Thanks Neil,
I use the rule that the bottom edge of the jacket should not fall below the sewn down portion of the kilt pleats. I may give or take an inch on this depending on how it looks.

[madmacs]

I really like the finished result. A job well done.

I've a question about conversions regarding length...

where should the bottom of the jacket come in relation to your body?

A good rule of thumb would be the widest part of your hips, which all things being equal would be about the same location as Mickey said