DIY kid's Indy Jacket.

[Tron7960]

I had an old "flight jacket circa 1987 that I purchased new. It was neither an Indy jacket nor an A-2 but served me well until I could find the real things.

I kept it not out of sentiment, but with the idea that it could be "frankenstiened" into a great kids play jacket. I chopped it up, shortening the sleeves and removing the elastic waist. I plan on re-sizing and re-positioning the pockets so I can shorten it further, but it's good enough for the premier on the 22nd. After that it will join the box of play clothes!

Before:
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During:
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After:
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[Indiana G]

truly adorable tron! nice work

[Tron7960]

Thanks Indiana G.

148 views and only one response. I was thinking it can't be that bad.

Or maybe just uninteresting.

Here's a pic of the jacket at the theatre.

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[myamoebafriend]

That's it, hook'em while they're young.

Hah, I would have never of thought of a kid's Marion costume before.

Nice work on the jacket, man!

[Neolithic]

That's really cute. I hope they had fun!

[BroadSword]

I so want to do this for my boy!

[Travner Ravenweird]

Nice Work! I've been thinking of doing the same thing but I haven't found the right base jacket at the thrift store yet! Well not for what I want to pay to cut up yet, but I'll keep looking.