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22nd February 15, 05:37 AM
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quick intro
Not sure if this is the right way but I figured I'd introduce myself. My name is Mike. I joined this forum because I've been wanting to buy a kilt for years. It's one of those luxuries I can't quite talk my wife into yet though. I recently acquired an old canvas tent with no poles I'm debating cutting up to make a utility kilt. My mother in law made me a cheapie quick almost kilt not much better than a Halloween costume for me to wear to a Warrior Dash obstacle mud run but it's not really great. So, I'm hoping to find enough instruction and advice in here to gain the confidence to take on the project of making my own.
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22nd February 15, 06:23 AM
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Hi Irishman, welcome to the site, Depending on your size you might be able to get a kilt on ebay some really nice ones come up in slim guy sizes, Making a kilt is hard work and takes a bit of skill, If you intend on wearing kilts out I would suggest that you do it fairly right as not to get mocked,
Ken
 Originally Posted by The Irishman
Not sure if this is the right way but I figured I'd introduce myself. My name is Mike. I joined this forum because I've been wanting to buy a kilt for years. It's one of those luxuries I can't quite talk my wife into yet though. I recently acquired an old canvas tent with no poles I'm debating cutting up to make a utility kilt. My mother in law made me a cheapie quick almost kilt not much better than a Halloween costume for me to wear to a Warrior Dash obstacle mud run but it's not really great. So, I'm hoping to find enough instruction and advice in here to gain the confidence to take on the project of making my own.
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22nd February 15, 06:33 AM
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Absolutely, this is the right way!
Welcome to the "Great Rabble!"  
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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22nd February 15, 07:44 AM
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If you are serious about making your own kilt I would buy
The art of Kiltmaking by Barbara Tewksbury and Elsie Stuehmeyer. If you do go that route buy the best and heaviest kilt wool you can afford.
You might also try making an x-kilt, instructions are online. They look good when you are finished and in my opinion make an easy to clean everyday wear kilt.
Finally you might try an economically priced kilt from one of the kilt advertisers on this site. While I don't own either one I understand you get very good quality and value for your money from USA kilts or Freedom Kilts. I have looked at their casual kilt prices and they are very reasonable. they also have a wide selection of tartans to choose from.
Welcome to the rabble. May your journey to a kilt be enjoyable for you.
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22nd February 15, 08:07 AM
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22nd February 15, 08:49 AM
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"Good judgement comes from experience, and experience
well, that comes from poor judgement."
A. A. Milne
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22nd February 15, 08:53 AM
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22nd February 15, 09:42 AM
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Well met Mike. This site will give you more than you could ask for when thinking of a kilt ((purchased or hand made.) Think of this with your canvas material. How heavy will it get after mud and water emergence? A poly/acrylic kilt will clean faster, be lighter and may last just as long as the canvas. Keep the idea of making your own kilt as a lasting project that you can claim "I did this!" Welcome from Oxford, MS.
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22nd February 15, 09:51 AM
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Welcome from an exiled Scot living in the West Midlands of England.
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22nd February 15, 10:42 AM
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Hi Mike and a warm welcome from sunny (again after 30 hours rain!) Queensland!
Deoending how thick your tent canvass is, it may make a great practice material to build a kilt from before trying more expensive material, though as has been noted earlier in the thread, it might get a bit heavy when wet.
You might want to try the X-kilt or the box kilt on this site - the search box will find them.
Good luck!
Regards, Sav.
"The Sun Never Sets on X-Marks!"
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from Reno, NV. 
I must second uncle remus you really can't go wrong with a USAkilt their casual and semi-traditional are very very nice and machine washable. They are made of light weight PV and they have a lot of tartans to choose from. I have three casual kilts and one semi-traditional, they are definitely my go to summer kilt. I also have a number of budget kilts from Buyakilt.com they are go for knocking about and if you get something on them or a hole you haven't ruined a expensive wool garment. That said once you do wear a nice wool kilt you might not want to wear anything else. 
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