New X-Kilt Build

**ImperialPint** · 1st December 16, 11:26 AM

I am going to follow this as well. I am making a X-Kilt for my son Andrew. I have a 5.11 utility kilt but he wants a utility kilt also. I want to make one for him first and then me. After a couple of these I want to move on to a traditional box pleat kilt in Gordan Ancient.

Over the years I have sewn kites, duffle bags, car and machine covers so I feel comfortable with sewing.

**ImperialPint** · 6th December 16, 11:25 AM

I have my fabric hemmed and the edges all over locked stitched sewn. But I am having trouble trying to understand what the "Under Apron Pleat" is and how it is used. In the Appendix 1: Sample Pleating Diagram there is a 12" Under Apron Pleat shown next to eh 10" Over Apron. Would someone explain how this is used in the final sewing?
Thanks

**BVR68** · 7th December 16, 08:50 PM

Spent couple hours between Joanne fabrics and Mardens fabric department picking the brains of the associates for fabric ideas for making my first x-kilt. Looking forard to making a couple before trying to tackle a knife pleat kilt. My wife and stepmother sew a lot so they just look at each other, smile and nod, and say, "he caught the bug." Should be interesting. It is fun to walk into the fabric shops and ask questions. The look on the associate's face and the other customers makes me giggle. My wife looks at me and with a straight face asks, who am I and what have I done with her huband? Will post pics when done. Found some nice poly/rayon blends and some nice wool blends.

**ImperialPint** · 8th December 16, 02:31 PM

I see no difference in using a sewing machine or a machine tool such as a lathe or mill. Both are simply fabrication tools, be it fabric or metal.

I finally have my X-kilt all marked out and ready for sewing down the 3" pleats together. I will send more pics this evening.

I would like to know what your opinion is on the instructions. Please don't get me wrong and I appreciate the fact that the plans/instructions are free. I just wish there were a few more pictures to illustrate the text. But like anything, the first on is the most difficult.

Cheers,

**Welyjr** · 8th December 16, 02:39 PM

I'm gonna try to attach pictures of what I've done so far.
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**Welyjr** · 8th December 16, 02:42 PM

Here is the finished project. IMG_0966.jpg It's a little long but everyone tells me I did a good job.

**ImperialPint** · 9th December 16, 11:11 AM

Just a few pics of my progress so far.
This first is the outside showing Pleats #3 and #4. I just finished sewing down all the pleat edges and wanted to see how they would look when folded, ironed and pinned down. Not bad but I need to work on my fabric placement and feed under the sewing machine foot.

**ImperialPint** · 9th December 16, 11:14 AM

A few pics of the progress on my first kilt. Taking lots of notes and marking up my printed instructions.

**Welyjr** · 9th December 16, 12:52 PM

Well I'm done with my 1st Kilt. It's a little long but everyone tells me I did a good job. I know I have made mistakes in sewing and probably in design as well. Now on to the 2nd one!