My first attempt at a kilt

**Micah** · 18th January 14, 11:53 AM

After lurking in the shadows for some time here, I have decided
to try my hand at making a kilt. A) because I'm cheap and B) I wanted to
ensure it truly was something I'd be comfortable wearing.
I have no idea if this is an official tartan. It was the only large sett
pattern I could find at my local Joann's store. Printed cotton but a hheavy duck material. Honest opinions and criticisms are not only welcome bbut encouraged. ( yes, I need to shorten the length. Just had to try it on before I finished it)

**ASinclair** · 18th January 14, 01:06 PM

Nice pleats. I'll be interested to see pictures when you're finished (including shortening the length

).

**Hiburnicus** · 18th January 14, 01:12 PM

Hi Micah,

Your kilt looks good so far! What has been the most difficult part of the project for you?

**Hawk** · 18th January 14, 11:31 PM

Yes, looking forward to clearer photos and updates on your project.

BTW - Did you post an introduction of yourself in the new member thread of the forum?

Hawk

**ChattanCat** · 19th January 14, 06:56 AM

Welcome aboard! This is only the first of many kilts! It is an addiction!

**Micah** · 19th January 14, 10:34 PM

Ok I'm finally finished. Hiburnicus, that's a great question. The best answer I can give though is patience. The hardest part of the whole affair. I think I'll buy that book I keep reading about though. Hawk, I did but thank you for checking. Here are some better pictures.
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Now all I need to do is buy a sporran and hose and ....... LOL

**TROLL** · 23rd February 14, 07:50 PM

Seriously wicked pleats! *Thumbs up*

**ASinclair** · 23rd February 14, 07:59 PM

Originally Posted by TROLL

Seriously wicked pleats! *Thumbs up*

Hello, TROLL!

You may want to introduce yourself in the Newbie forum.

**TROLL** · 23rd February 14, 08:27 PM

Awesome! Already did ;)

**DyerStraits** · 24th February 14, 12:04 AM

Well Done! Making your own kilt is very, very admirable. It speaks not only to the primeval simplicity of the garment (the simple, practical, unabashed loincloth of the Noble Savage) but also the deep, essential strain of handy, crafty, improvised self-sufficiency that very modern man can and should possess. There is NO better answer to the question, "Where did you get it?" than "I MADE it Myself. I'm a Handy Man".

Kilt On, Brother!