Well, I have had three near kilts. Finally turned out something I would call a kilt and wear pretty much anywhere jeans would be worn. Unfortunately I will not be wearing it at all.


Fortunately, we have a new kilted man. I would like to introduce my good friend and neighbor. He is a gentleman of the old school and a scoundrel of the finest sort. We will call him Jim.

Jim is not in the online world and had some concerns over privacy. We agreed that I would not use his name or show his face in any pictures until he learns more about our little world here.

I made this kilt for Jim, he is semi-retired and spends long hours driving a station wagon transporting clients to medical appointments for the state. When we met he was quick to recognize that freedom from trouser tyranny would be more comfortable in his work.

Cost was a concern, so I told Jim that I was an aspiring amateur kiltmaker and would craft him one the best I could. Jim asked for a long drop, below the knee and we decided on camo. The pictures are pretty bad, we may have had a beverage or two. That's just how we do.


Here is my fourth and best attempt, the Hunting Mactrailer

http://www.doublebad.net/nkmkilt.JPG

and our best effort at a pleat shot (under the conditions)

http://www.doublebad.net/nkmpleat.JPG


Easy care was another concern, so I went with four inch box pleats. The cargo pockets were based on the xkilt design, with quick release plastic buckles instead of velcro. A key keeper was attached to the right front apron beltloop as this is a driver's kilt.

Nine beltloops were used, nine pleats making 36 inches and a 12 inch apron. the under apron runs a bit further and the aprons are secured with 2 inch velcro tabs and four inches of "fuzz" at each end of the apron to give some adjustability.


Jim measured 42/46/22.5 but I went with a 6 inch taper and the long drop to suit his style requirements. Since Jim transports some varied and interesting folk, longer hem means modesty protection in a job where one complaint could be big trouble regimental or not.

Still a ways from workmanlike but by far the best one I have produced. Mine own Hunting Mactrailer is next. Then we move into beta production......

Of course now Jim's wife and three of his sisters' in law want one. His son is my age but does not seem to surprised by Da's new wardrobe.


Kilt on,

Doug