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3rd December 06, 08:32 PM
#1
First Attempt: COMPLETE
Finished my first attempt at a hand sewn traditional kilt last night. What a long day it was. Started around 11:00am. Pulled out the last basting stich right around 12:30am. Some breaks inbetween, but the day was devoted to getting this puppy finished. What do you thing?
Front:
Back:
Side:
Biggest issue right now is that the left front apron edge what to curl up. I'm hoping a good pressing will help that (yes? no?). Otherwise, I am happy with it. Hopefully no one will look at it up close and see all the mistakes, but for my first time I really can't complain. Hopefully the next one won't take four months.
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3rd December 06, 08:40 PM
#2
Outstanding man, outstanding!
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3rd December 06, 08:43 PM
#3
I'd have sworn I posted this before, but it's not here:
The kilt looks great! It's not uncommon for the front pleat to kick forward.
Where did you get that great shirt? I can't quite make out the website address. I want to get one.
Virtus Ad Aethera Tendit
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3rd December 06, 09:07 PM
#4
Right on! Very nice! I envy you guys who can sew.
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3rd December 06, 09:30 PM
#5
 Originally Posted by Bob C.
Where did you get that great shirt? I can't quite make out the website address. I want to get one.
Here!
http://cgi.ebay.com/Its-a-Kilt-if-I-...QQcmdZViewItem
Kilted Teacher and Wilderness Ranger and proud member of Clan Donald, USA
Happy patron of Jack of the Wood Celtic Pub and Highland Brewery in beautiful, walkable, and very kilt-friendly Asheville, NC.
New home of Sierra Nevada AND New Belgium breweries!
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3rd December 06, 09:09 PM
#6
Great Job! Now that I've knocked out a bunch of X-kilts I'm looking forward to trying my hand at a trad kilt. Thanks for the inspiration.
Kilted Teacher and Wilderness Ranger and proud member of Clan Donald, USA
Happy patron of Jack of the Wood Celtic Pub and Highland Brewery in beautiful, walkable, and very kilt-friendly Asheville, NC.
New home of Sierra Nevada AND New Belgium breweries!
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3rd December 06, 09:32 PM
#7
Looks great! I don't think I will ever have the patience to try, myself.
Great t-shirt, too!
James
Templeton sept of Clan Boyd
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3rd December 06, 09:37 PM
#8
Very nice job, KT. If I wasn't a lefty I'd be tempted to try a hand-sewn, but I think machine-sewn is gonna be my limit.
Convener, Georgia Chapter, House of Gordon (Boss H.O.G.)
Where 4 Scotsmen gather there'll usually be a fifth.
7/5 of the world's population have a difficult time with fractions.
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3rd December 06, 09:53 PM
#9
Incredible pleatwork! You can be rightfully proud.
Ron
Ol' Macdonald himself, a proud son of Skye and Cape Breton Island
Lifetime Member STA. Two time winner of Utilikiltarian of the Month.
"I'll have a kilt please, a nice hand sewn tartan, 16 ounce Strome. Oh, and a sporran on the side, with a strap please."
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3rd December 06, 10:08 PM
#10
Nice job. Still trying to get up the nerve to sew up my tartan...
- The Beertigger
"The only one, since 1969."
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