New X-Kilt Build

[Welyjr]

Well I guess it's about time I started my new Kilt build. I have my measurements and they are as follows.
Waist 50" (measured @ my Belly Button)
Rump 51"
Fell 8" (from plans)
Drop 23"

My issue is as you can tell I have a gut! My measurement where I wear my pants is 45". Should I build my Kilt at the 50" or at my hips and the 45". Oh the questions I will pose!

[Tarheel]

The best first step is to measure, measure and then check the measurements. Asking the questions will come as the design comes to shape. I think you are on the right track. I possible, please provide a picture/tutorial. If not, please show the end result.

I will add, "this is not a race but a steady pace." Good luck.

[Taskr]

My X-Kilt attempt was measured up for and from my jeans waist. Although it is a rough first attempt IMO, it looked good enough that my spouse wondered how I'd managed to get a utlility kilt purchase past her.

[plaid preacher]

Perhaps the important question is: how do you intend to wear it? If you will wear it like a traditional kilt then the measurements you have take are correct and you will make the waist measurement 50 inches to accommodate your "prosperity". Some folks, however, prefer to wear contemporary kilts lower on the hip, like jeans. In which case, you will have to take a new set of measurements; and perhaps also make the front of the kilt a little shorter, to allow for the kilt to fit underneath your "prosperity".

Our gracious host, Steve Ashton, has put together a great video explaining the measuring of both styles of wear, and their advantages. IT can be found here: http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...t-video-26096/

Best of luck! I remember making my first x-kilt. It is the gateway drug to what many on this forum consider our addiction. :-)

[ImperialPint]

I am going to follow this as well. I am making a X-Kilt for my son Andrew. I have a 5.11 utility kilt but he wants a utility kilt also. I want to make one for him first and then me. After a couple of these I want to move on to a traditional box pleat kilt in Gordan Ancient.

Over the years I have sewn kites, duffle bags, car and machine covers so I feel comfortable with sewing.

[ImperialPint]

I have my fabric hemmed and the edges all over locked stitched sewn. But I am having trouble trying to understand what the "Under Apron Pleat" is and how it is used. In the Appendix 1: Sample Pleating Diagram there is a 12" Under Apron Pleat shown next to eh 10" Over Apron. Would someone explain how this is used in the final sewing?
Thanks

[BVR68]

Spent couple hours between Joanne fabrics and Mardens fabric department picking the brains of the associates for fabric ideas for making my first x-kilt. Looking forard to making a couple before trying to tackle a knife pleat kilt. My wife and stepmother sew a lot so they just look at each other, smile and nod, and say, "he caught the bug." Should be interesting. It is fun to walk into the fabric shops and ask questions. The look on the associate's face and the other customers makes me giggle. My wife looks at me and with a straight face asks, who am I and what have I done with her huband? Will post pics when done. Found some nice poly/rayon blends and some nice wool blends.

[ImperialPint]

I see no difference in using a sewing machine or a machine tool such as a lathe or mill. Both are simply fabrication tools, be it fabric or metal.

I finally have my X-kilt all marked out and ready for sewing down the 3" pleats together. I will send more pics this evening.

I would like to know what your opinion is on the instructions. Please don't get me wrong and I appreciate the fact that the plans/instructions are free. I just wish there were a few more pictures to illustrate the text. But like anything, the first on is the most difficult.

Cheers,

[Welyjr]

I'm gonna try to attach pictures of what I've done so far.
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[Welyjr]

Here is the finished project. IMG_0966.jpg It's a little long but everyone tells me I did a good job.