Deconstruction/ Reconstruction: Jacket Becomes Skirt

Start with a jacket.
Take it apart.
Turn jacket front into skirt front.
Turn jacket back into skirt back.
Turn one sleeve into side wedges.
Turn lining into ruffles.
Turn the other sleeve into waistband.
Turn bottom contrast band into decorative belt loops.
Put sleeve heads between bottom contrast band and jacket scrap to make padded bow.
Add buttons to belt loops and pockets.
Ta-da-- skirt!

Before

After

After (side view)

After (back view)