My First Kilt: Sort of xkilt... Pictures

[MarkReaves]

So yesterday I finally finished making my very first kilt. It was also the largest sewing project I've ever done. I spent a total of about 12-15 hours working on it. Next time I'm sure I could get similar done in about 8-10 hours now that I know what's involved.

For those who were keeping tabs on my other thread about this kilt, I did end up tapering the fell by a few inches just in case. It still worked out.

I also went more for sturdiness than looks. I made sure all the seams and such were well sewed while trying to keep it looking decent. Used about a spool and a half of thread, about 3 yards of fabric and only cost me a total of about $20. There are no pockets as I haven't got around to making them yet.

Also, yes I know I'm fat

Anyway, on to the pictures!

Front:


Side:


Back:


On a side note, the place I usually host images is acting up (Imageshack.us) so these are hosted on my Google Pages account (which is also where I host various small files).

[hospitaller]

I like it, it has a sort of 'roman soldier' feel to it.

good thing is, now you know how to make them, the time it takes and the skills needed for your next project.

from here to self-made tartan kilts in no time.

congrats to you!

[Glamrockdj]

Yes well done, I don't think I could tackle something like this, and as hospitaler says deffo a Roman feel to it.

[MarkReaves]

Yea I didn't notice it but the pleating, the colors, the thread, it all does kinda have a Roman feel to it. Did not expect that one.

I still have the second one to do and with it I will be using knife pleating. This one is box pleating.