Attacking my first X Kilt

[knotty]

Last week I bought the materials for making my first X Kilt.
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This the pattern I chose. Its 100% polyester.
1 Ironing.jpg2 Laid out prior to cutting.jpg3 after cutting.jpg4 Fell marked.jpg
The cloth after ironing, cutting & fell marked on both piece.

Tomorrow I start making the pleats etc. & hopefully get some sewing done

Lookin forward to this
Knotty

[The Wizard of BC]

Craig, If you run into problems, or need some help, you know you can always stop in for a coffee and a chat.

[knotty]

Craig, If you run into problems, or need some help, you know you can always stop in for a coffee and a chat.

Appreciate that Steve.

[knotty]

5 Marking Pleats.jpg
Marking the pleats

I have marked both halves of the cloth.
Ready to start sewing, tomorrow!

[knotty]

Well I did it.
Im very happy with the results. While I made a kilt (& will make others), I wouldnt call myself a kiltmaker!
Back.jpgDONE.jpgLeft.jpgPleat shot.jpgRight.jpg

[ASinclair]

Congratulations! Well done!

[Hawk]

Congrats. Craig, well done....and a first attempt at that!
You realize that this only means your on the track now for jonesing to make more.....

It appears you went for the more traditional rise and length?

Hawk

[knotty]

Oh yes there will be more kilts.
Yes, I like a more traditional kilt.

Congrats. Craig, well done....and a first attempt at that!
You realize that this only means your on the track now for jonesing to make more.....

It appears you went for the more traditional rise and length?

Hawk

[KiltedKnome]

Well I did it.
Im very happy with the results. While I made a kilt (& will make others), I wouldnt call myself a kiltmaker!
Back.jpgDONE.jpgLeft.jpgPleat shot.jpgRight.jpg

That looks wonderful! Was it your first attempt? If so, I am doubly impressed!

[Elizabeth]

Well done! I like the fabric choice.