Finished Kilt #2 - MacLaren Ancient, 13oz, 6yd

[ccook]

You do some very nice work. The more I see of your's and other work pushes me more towards doing some of my own. I could only wish for the outcomes you have gotten.

[Hipbilly]

You do some very nice work.....

Thank you!
I've been making and tinkering since I can remember, I always tell people making your own stuff is easy in 3 steps:
1.) Start
2.) don't stop
3.) try not to mess it up too bad.

Sounds like meaningless advice, but thats the best way I can put in words... If you think you can't make something, try first before giving up!

[sydnie7]

That is such a beautiful tartan and you've done a very creditable job for the first time out of the blocks! The bumps at the waist will be covered by your belt and another good pressing will do it good.

I'm not sure why there is such a definite horizontal line just at the top of your third buckle -- I've never bothered with the third buckle, myself, and it would be interesting to see what the back looks like without the lower buckle fastened.

But overall it's a fine-looking kilt and much better than my first attempt (to my defense, made before I discovered this forum and Barb's book!).

[KenB]

I really like the tartan. You have done a fine job.

[Dughlas mor]

That is a beautiful tartan indeed. I like the double fringe and the brown straps. I admire your skill, and I noticed that you whipped that baby out pretty quickly, as well!

[usonian]

Well done!

[rebelrouser]

Looks great ! The same tartan I am getting next

[Hipbilly]

....another good pressing will do it good.
.......see what the back looks like without the lower buckle fastened.

^^^This. I did it. I pulled the 3rd (hip) buckle and strap off last night, and basted and pressed the whole thing again paying special attention to the fell on the ham. The bumps are less apparent (they'll never go away), but the stress valley from the extra buckle is gone; it lays a lot flatter, and is actually more comfortable. Once I figured out how to smooth the apron to get the center stripe straight, its way better.
I have the unfortunate gift of "love handles" that leave a narrow spot at my trouser waist; the top buckles are above the spare tire, and the hip buckle was just below it, so it magnified the effect by pulling the kilt into that narrow spot...

No pics, but ya'll will see some more eventually!

[kiltedtom]

I think you did an excellent job! And I love the colors. Congratulations on all your work.

Tom

[Alan H]

Very nice. That's a job to take pride in.