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Jamestown
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I have an old Burton Ronin Transitition Jacket and I want to make it into a vest. The catch is, it has pit-zips. So, would the best option be to go to a tailor and let them do it? Or is there still an easy way to do it myself?

+K for helpful answers.

I can post pics of the jacket if anyone needs to see it.
Sep 21 2009 7:05PM
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murs
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hmm sounds tricky with zips

i recommend going to a tailor that way u can get it done legit and safe

if u try and manage to mess it up uve lost a jacket and a vest with only ureself to blame


hope i helped
Sep 21 2009 7:18PM
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Jamestown
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Yeah, I think I'm going to a tailor.

UNLESS, anyone has some amazing remedy for this situation?
Sep 21 2009 7:28PM
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Twaddler
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if its a horizontal zipper you could probably just cut it off completely or leave it all. if its a vertical zip, my only thought could be to cut off the sleeve, but cut around the zipper, so youd have a vest with a hanging zipper, then bend it inward and sew it to the inside. i hope that makes sense, i didnt word it very well

Sep 21 2009 7:37PM
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Jamestown
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It's vertical. So cut around the zipper that is on the sleeve itself, then sew that basically to where the other half is?
Sep 21 2009 7:42PM
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murs
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i understand you good work

+k
Sep 21 2009 7:46PM
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Jamestown
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+K for your help, both of you.
Sep 21 2009 7:50PM
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murs
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thanks dude
Sep 21 2009 7:56PM
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backwardsrider
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i just cut mine in half, then sewed over the zipper, its fine.
Sep 21 2009 10:02PM
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Jamestown
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Cut the zipper in half?
Sep 21 2009 10:24PM
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jca
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yea, i did that too.

its fine

Sep 21 2009 11:47PM
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Jamestown
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Ok, I'll just do that.
Sep 22 2009 12:00AM
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Siroteknologies
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Bumping up an old thread here...

Anyway, I'm looking into turning an old jacket into a vest.  I don't have any zipper issues with the arms, just wondering on how to make the vest.  Should I cut the arms near the shoulder seam?  Cut the arms a little further down, then sew it back under the seam?

Any help is much appreciated!
Dec 21 2009 2:30AM
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