What steps would it take to convert this Double Breasted Jacket (quarter lined linen) to Single Breasted (2 button)?

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What steps would it take to convert this Double Breasted Jacket (quarter lined linen) to Single Breasted (2 button)?

I know someone brilliant who has an army of tailors; so keeping the personal aspect of pain aside.

What would it take in terms of things / actions/ steps? PS: We have several other SB "fitting jackets" to replicate sizing etc from.

PS: Having read a lot of comments on previous threads on pros, cons, hindrances, efforts, time, costs & leaving all that aside. What steps would it take?

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Can a tailor make a double breasted overcoat into a single breasted ?

As previously stated in the thrift thread,I found a vintage Vicuna coat in the local thrift.Great condition,and fits well in the shoulders.The bodice is quite generous and I can actually wrap the coat around beyond the buttonholes.Since it has notched lapels (and not peaked),I was wondering if a...

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Frankly, it's probably easiest to just call your tailor and ask.

I do know that it's quite common to have DB suits converted to SB suits - but of course the DB suits have a peaked lapel, which is then typically cut down to a notched lapel. I don't know if the fact that your coat already has a notch lapel would pose a problem.

since its a notch it is possible. you may end up with a high 3 button.
i have made several of these.

Speaking as someone who has been to Rzzo many times, I can tell you he'd likely refuse to do it. That kind of operation is probably close to impossible, considering all the lapel issues you'd have to contend with, and would require recutting the whole thing. Joe at Rizzo, though talented, is not much of an outside-of-the-box thinker, and can be quite set in his ways. I'm fairly certain his ways don't include debreasting an overcoat.

I called him and he asked me to bring it in for a look-see.I guess we shall see...

 

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Post quotes from this relevant thread before: Hoping some of the folks can shed some light from then. @42Dandy

 

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As previously stated in the thrift thread,I found a vintage Vicuna coat in the local thrift.Great condition,and fits well in the shoulders.The bodice is quite generous and I can actually wrap the coat around beyond the buttonholes.Since it has notched lapels (and not peaked),I was wondering if a tailor might be able to "convert" it to a single breasted model? I would take this to the top local tailor,Rizzo,who makes a Helluva good bespoke suit.Anybody ever have this done?

Frankly, it's probably easiest to just call your tailor and ask.

I do know that it's quite common to have DB suits converted to SB suits - but of course the DB suits have a peaked lapel, which is then typically cut down to a notched lapel. I don't know if the fact that your coat already has a notch lapel would pose a problem.

since its a notch it is possible. you may end up with a high 3 button.
i have made several of these.

Speaking as someone who has been to Rzzo many times, I can tell you he'd likely refuse to do it. That kind of operation is probably close to impossible, considering all the lapel issues you'd have to contend with, and would require recutting the whole thing. Joe at Rizzo, though talented, is not much of an outside-of-the-box thinker, and can be quite set in his ways. I'm fairly certain his ways don't include debreasting an overcoat.

I called him and he asked me to bring it in for a look-see.I guess we shall see...

Any thoughts @42 Dandy

 

[edmorel]

Short and simple answer, no, not even worth thinking about.

 

[comrade]

When I was a kid in the fifties my Dad had it done. My Dad
was very well dressed in a very conservative, later trad/Ivy
style. The project was not successful and he never wore the
suit that I recall.

 

[bicycleradical]

Short and simple answer, no, not even worth thinking about.

I can't even picture how one would go about accomplishing this without butchering the jacket.

 

[JFWR]

I can't even picture how one would go about accomplishing this without butchering the jacket.

Same.

 

[Tried and True]

It would probably take more tailoring time to fix that jacket than it would to make a new one. And of course, time = money. And those DB buttons will most likely leave a lasting impression on the fabric.

 

[JohnMRobie]

 

[Despos]

Use these before pictures and please post “after” pics.

Jacket is very poor/entry level construction.
Odd styling and unusual that there is no breast pocket.

Will be surprises along the way of recutting this.

You have nothing to lose; have fun and do it!