Coincidently, my wife is in converting two nearly new sport coats donated to me recently (I was summoned for a test fitting minutes ago
)
I don't recall seeing prior NCOWS articles, though I've heard about them.
Here's a brief lowdown on what's happening:
Starting point: The coats came with two buttons and a slit up the backside.
1) I opened the pockets (yes, they were still sewed up
)
2) I used a seam ripper to open up the lining at the rear slit.
The seamstress has or is currently performing the following:
3) Sewed up the slit
4) Bought 4 new matching buttons.
5) Add one button/hole at the top (for those cool/breezy mornings)
6) Add one button/hole approximately even with the breast pocket.
7) replaced the two former buttons with the new ones.
Re-crease / press the lapel to match the new configuration.
9) I tucked-in the pocket flaps for a better "look".
I'll keep an eye out for more/better ideas.
Regards,
Slim