X-Kilt: Sew Your Own, manual available for download

[Alan H]

FINAL NOTE: 10/20/09: FINAL VERSION (2nd edition) OF THE MANUAL IS NOW UPLOADED AND IS AVAILABLE AT THE URL GIVEN IMMEDIATELY BELOW

http://xmarksthescot.com/Xkilt2ndedRevK.pdf

That link is current as of November, 2015.



That link, above, refers to the SECOND EDITION (the final edition) ...the stuff below here is an excerpt from the very first post in this thread from August 2006.

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OK, this is the "first edition". It doesn't have a lot of pictures, in fact now that I think of it, you'll need the pleating diagram as well, so I'll upload that ASAP. At least in one point I refer to the pleating diagram being "Appendix I" and obviously that's not the case.

Here it is, you can view it and print it from your browser...

http://www.geocities.com/alanhsails/XKilt_layout.gif


note; 10/22/09... that link does not work, that link does not work!! Look at the link, above that is post FOUR TIMES. That link works.

I still want to write the appendix on making cargo pockets, and also an appendix on making an X-Skirt for the ladies. Still, the basics are there.

It might need some spell-checking! I ran out of patience after spell checking about 14 pages, and this manual is 24 pages long! It's taken me about 10-12 hours to write this and edit it and change it as I made the first three X-Kilts.

OK, download and read it over. Let me know what you think. "The Second Edition" will have the cargo pockets in it, and will have more pictures as well, but you can get started if you want to.

ANYBODY THAT MAKES AN X-KILT IS HEREBY OBLIGED TO POST PICTURES OF THE FINAL PRODUCT!!! **laughing**

Alan

[way2fractious]

...this manual is 24 pages long! It's taken me about 10-12 hours to write this and edit it and change it as I made the first three X-Kilts.

Daunting task!

[Southern Breeze]

I've just downloaded it and glanced through it. Having made a few kilts myself the directions are plain to me. I think a few pics would be of help to those making their first kilt.
Your patience and hard work in doing this are greatly apprecited.Thanks.

[pdcorlis]

Grrrrrrreat job Alan - maybe one of the mods can post a copy somewhere on the site to keep this from getting lost into the zillion posts a day that is XMarks.

[Panache]

Alan,

I'm really impressed! I know zilch about sewing and I COULD FOLLOW IT!
Can't wait to show it to the F-H.C.A.G.

Cheers

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

Awesome Alan! You are truly a great resource for XMarks.

[keepoffgrass]

can i get a full set of plans. I want to be able to make one of these. how long does in need to be to make a 42" waist, how are you securing it to the wearer, sluff like that. thanks guys

[Eujeankilt]

I did get the directions before they were pulled and my X-Kilt is nearing completion. I just sewed down the fell last night. I am planning on adding a rolled waistband to mine. The box pleats seem easier to build and sew.

I used a very light poly cotton camo twill. Should be great for summer hikes and other hot weather recreation. I will post picks.

Thanks for all your hard work Alan.


Dale

[Kilted Lion]

Thanks Alan,
I have made 5 Kilts so far, but nothing this easy. I am going this weekend to find some fabric to make one by the New Year. Will let you know how it comes out! Thanks again

[MacWage]

FYI-> my mac downloads AUTOMATICALLY for the posted link.
No need to punch any keys or menu to save.

Also, thanks for all your work Alan! It looks like you have allowed many to make their own kilts, who otherwise would never have bothered!