Work In Progress - X-Kilt for my little lad

[Kronjin]

Hello!
I'm new to a lot of things here... Kilts, sewing (I couldn't even do a straight line when I first started this project), and sewing equipment...
However, since starting this project, I've come to realize that buying a kilt is paying 20% for materials and 80% someones hard work.
To start with, the little guy's measurements (a week ago.. he's probably grown 10 feet since then)
Navel waist: 28.5in; Rump: 35"; Fell; 7"; Drop: 18.5.
Anyways... Here's pics of what I've done so far!

Measuring Pleats
A pre-tapering test fit
Measuring for tapering

Next up! pinning and sewing the tapers down!

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[Dughlas mor]

Hi Kronjin, and welcome to Xmarks. I`m very impressed at your jumping right in and making a kilt for your son. It looks great and he looks like he likes it. Good luck on your next one and I look forward to the pics!

[Tarheel]

Well met Kronjin. I agree with Dughlas mor on this one, your lad is standing still wearing a kilt (in progress) and "mugging" for the camera. That's a sure sign of "like" in my eyes. From Oxford MS.

[Kronjin]

Thank you!! I'm not even finished with the first one and already planning on changes for making mine. Got a yard of duck canvas to play with different ideas, and thinking of doing 2" knife pleats 3" deep. Might be getting ahead of myself, but that combo seems like it would look pretty cool.
Also looking at his kilt and seeing about ways to re-do a seam or two and put in pockets.

[Taskr]

That is coming along very nicely! Looking forward to the updates.

[Norbo]

At least he's game for it my son hates his kilt .

[Stitchwiz]

Looks fabulous from here!
Just a word to the wise, be sure to use a press cloth when you get to that stage.
An old cotton tea towel or pillow case, wet and squeezed out will work well. Just make sure you don't press over a turned or stitched seam in the cloth you are using. You are trying to make sure you don't create shiny areas from the iron.
Pressing is not the same as ironing. Press, lift and press down in next area.
Ironing is moving the iron while in contact with the fabric.

Good job! Keep that camera handy!

[Pleater]

I do attach the leather buckle tab and strap using an antique silk button thread, and cut them off when I wash the kilt so as to preserve the finish of the leather.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

[Kronjin]

nearly done! just putting on belt loops and a button for the under apron. I really want to do snaps instead of velcro for the over apron, but have no clue how... going to do some quick reading, then off to the store to get whatever I need to make it work.

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[Kronjin]

Its done!! I'm sure I'll try modifying it and adding snaps or pockets. But for now.... its wearable!!

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