Well, my new kilt is now in the works! I have called this "One World" for a host of reasons, but largely because it draws from several old and contemporary ideas and too, because in our world it is bloody well time that we begin thinking in global terms whether in our decisions, actions, or the impacts of all that we do.

Beginning with the ideas discussed here in terms of comfort and ease of wear, I began with craft paper and some simple sketches. Phase one has been the waist band that begins with the right hip and then wraps all the way around where it is buttoned with two buttons then continues to the lef hip where it is again buttoned with two buttons. The waistband is a dual layer of cloth with a stiffening interfacing material to prevent rolling. Not designed for the super wide belts, the waistband itself will hold men's dress belts or wider and heavier mid-width belts.

Thus far, this has been a LOT of fun both in the planning, the cutting of the pattern and in tonight's cutting of the material, the pressing, and the installation of the interfacing.

After designing the basic idea, I cut the pattern for a short back panel that will be centered just below the waist band on the back and run about 4 inches down the line of the spine and hip. This oblong panel will taper from the bottom to the top sides where it will join the front panels. Beneath the panel will be the pleats. Centered in the panel will be something such as some simple embroidered motif, accented on the sides by something like a triangle with the sides cut off.

Thus far it is going great, especially since I have never tackled a sewing project!