Self-made kilts so far...

**eviltig** · 17th March 17, 04:17 PM

Those look awesome, you did a incredible job on them.
I have been looking at threads on making a kilt and feel like its something I am going to have to try.
I was looking at my wife's sewing machine and the bobbin thread area looks like a weapon from Guardians of the Galaxy.... I built motorcycle frames from scratch for ten years machining, bending tube, notching and welding but that little bobbin gizmo made no sense to me lol

Keep up the great work!

**neo71665** · 18th March 17, 01:13 PM

Originally Posted by eviltig

Those look awesome, you did a incredible job on them.
I have been looking at threads on making a kilt and feel like its something I am going to have to try.
I was looking at my wife's sewing machine and the bobbin thread area looks like a weapon from Guardians of the Galaxy.... I built motorcycle frames from scratch for ten years machining, bending tube, notching and welding but that little bobbin gizmo made no sense to me lol

Keep up the great work!

Sewing machines are actually pretty simple as long as you don't go head first into one of the modern needs wifi to operate ones. I've actually done my truck interior, a few 4 wheeler seats, and dad's motorcycle seat on my 1953 singer model 66. The only fancy part of it is it's a later one with reverse. Old cast iron and will just about sew a truck hood if you take your time. I have some older ones too, one that is a treadle and the other a hand crank. All 3 I restored in my shop just like I do cars, lol.

**The Wizard of BC** · 18th March 17, 02:05 PM

Just so you know how I use the word "Contemporary".

It denotes a kilt that has the internal stabilizers and floating interfacings of a traditional kilt but is modified to incorporate four differences.

Durability - This refers to some simple improvements like moving the left strap inside the kilt to eliminate the weak strap hole and extending the stabilizer the full width of the kilt including behind the aprons. Durability may also refer to stronger machine stitching in areas that do not show or need reinforcement.

Fit - A Contemporary may be constructed to fit at full rise but may also be constructed to be worn lower. This usually means incorporating slope into the design.

Fabric - A Contemporary may be made from the exact same 16oz wool that a Traditional is but may also be made from almost any fabric including Poly/Rayon blend Tartans, solid colors, Poly/Cotton blends and even canvas. The kilt is made the same, just the fabric is taken into account. For example fabrics which do not mold with heat must be made with all straight lines.

Pockets - Pockets in a kilt are one of the hallmarks of the Contemporary style. But not just sticking pockets on but incorporating them into the design so they do not detract from the traditional look feel, fit or swish.

By your description what you have constructed would best be called a MUG. This type of construction is similar to how blue jeans are made where the strength of the garment comes from the strength of the fabric and the stitching. In other words - Jeans Made vs Kilt Made.

**eviltig** · 18th March 17, 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by neo71665

Sewing machines are actually pretty simple as long as you don't go head first into one of the modern needs wifi to operate ones. I've actually done my truck interior, a few 4 wheeler seats, and dad's motorcycle seat on my 1953 singer model 66. The only fancy part of it is it's a later one with reverse. Old cast iron and will just about sew a truck hood if you take your time. I have some older ones too, one that is a treadle and the other a hand crank. All 3 I restored in my shop just like I do cars, lol.

Yeah it wasn't so bad after she showed me where I went wrong. Apparently I took it to far apart as I didn't notice the spool holder cage pops out lol.
In my defense I did put it back together correctly

I messed around with it for a bit and feel like it is totally doable- me thinks, me might be thinking wrongly though

**neo71665** · 19th March 17, 11:45 AM

Originally Posted by eviltig

Yeah it wasn't so bad after she showed me where I went wrong. Apparently I took it to far apart as I didn't notice the spool holder cage pops out lol.
In my defense I did put it back together correctly

I messed around with it for a bit and feel like it is totally doable- me thinks, me might be thinking wrongly though

They look far worse than they are. Just like anything else.

You dive into a carb not knowing anything you can get in over your head with all the tiny parts, levers, and rods. Rebuild a few and you can do it in your sleep.