Okay, instead of spending and ruining $30 + of material trying to make an X-Kilt, I decided to make one for my son first. Seeing how I have never used a sewing machine in my life, I was a bit scared to jump right in to making one for myself. After this valuable learning experience, I see that I was right to do so.

In retrospect, I should have gotten a yard and a half of material, but this one was already in a one yard piece, and truthfully, I didn’t think it would take more than that. (did I mention I am terrible at math?!) There was a shortage of material for the under-apron, and it opens up in the front when he squats or something…but he doesn’t seem to mind too much.

All together, the material, supplies, and the mini-sewing machine from Wall-Mart cost about $25. Not only did I learn how the X-kilt is *supposed* to be constructed properly, I also learned how a sewing machine works, and that I need a better one than the $13 walmart mini-special! LOL To go along with the machine workings, I finally figured out how to put thread on the bobbin, (after I was done with the kilt of course.) so it has white thread in the kilt instead of black. I also see some areas that I need to work on construction-wise that I didn’t get quite right. ( especially around the fell area. Really don’t like how that part turned out.)

As a matter of fact, the whole thing is really rough. REALLY rough, but like I said, It was a TOTAL learning experience and my almost 5 yr. old son doesn’t mind at all. He now has a kilt to wear like Dad for our *buddy nights* while his Mom is in school, and he is totally stoked!

So, pictures. I kept with the expectations of posting pics and got a front, back, and an attempt at a Hamish pose in respect to the living kilt legend himself. (Hope you approve Hamish. )







I plan to remake my sons kilt, as well as one for myself in the same Realtree cammo material when my budget allows for me to buy more material.

All in all, this was a lot of fun and very educational. The best part though, was the excitement of my son as we made it. It was contagious and I kept having to force myself to slow down.