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6th October 13, 07:32 PM
#1
My first kilt!
After thinking about this for a long time, I finally got the nerve and made myself an X-kilt. For a while I wanted to know what it would be like to wear a kilt. But since I'm too cheap to buy one, I figured I would make one myself. After some googling around, I found this site and the pattern/description of the X-Kilt. I have never attempted anything like this on a sewing machine before. But I'm glad i tried, cause I think it came out wonderful. And I'm a lot more confident about my sewing abilities because of this project. Two changes to the original design, both inspired by Farlander. I made the extra pleads in the front, and the bigger pockets. The fabric came from Joanne and works well I think. To make the waistband sewing easier on the machine I used 'stitch in the ditch' for sewing the back of the waistband. Highly recommended.
Crappy iPhone photos:
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Lots of ironing
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Measuring
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Sewing in the pleads
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And more ironing
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Tacking the pleads
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Starting to look like something
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Hidden 'stitch in the ditch' waistband
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Front
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Side
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Required pose
Thanks everyone for the inspiration, advice and pattern!
Wouter
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7th October 13, 01:42 AM
#2
Ooh, another one bitten by the Kilt Midge!
Congratulations, looks smart.
Martin.
AKA - The Scouter in a Kilt.
Proud, but homesick, son of Skye.
Member of the Clan MacLeod Society (Scotland)
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7th October 13, 04:08 AM
#3
That's one big "well done"! There's nothing like the satisfaction of a successful attempt at something you've never done before.
Seattle is up in that top left-hand corner of the continental 48, isn't it?
You've got Steve, the forum owner and proprietor of Freedom Kilts, just over the border in BC, and member Okiwen, another who makes his own kilts, up in that neck of the woods. I bet they're applauding too, and would likely be happy to field queries you may have.
Grizzled Ian
XMTS teaches much about formal kilt wear, but otherwise,
... the kilt is clothes, what you wear with it should be what you find best suits you and your lifestyle. (Anne the Pleater) "Sometimes, it is better not to know the facts" (Father Bill)
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7th October 13, 07:23 AM
#4
Pretty sharp! I'd say that there is nothing holding you back now!
Well done!
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7th October 13, 11:32 AM
#5
First off, Welcome to Xmarksthescot!
I am always a bit envious of members who can make any part of their own kit. Great job and wear it well!
Slainte,
Nick
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7th October 13, 04:01 PM
#6
 Originally Posted by Fireboykirk
Pretty sharp! I'd say that there is nothing holding you back now!
Yes, I'm somewhat afraid of that. It's probably a good thing that I can't find a lot of decent fabric.
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23rd October 13, 03:45 PM
#7
BOOM!...you did it. Welcome, it looks great.
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23rd October 13, 05:10 PM
#8
Looks like a kilt.
Well done.
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28th October 13, 02:56 PM
#9
Looks great definitely better then my first attempt.
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