First X-kilt using Ripstop Camo

**ratspike** · 18th March 17, 02:45 PM

Originally Posted by cyxa

Well, since they got it gratis because I wanted to test my skills, if they don't like the pattern, I better not hear about it. lol.

Exactly. I like the way you think!

**eviltig** · 18th March 17, 04:49 PM

Looks Awesome!

I am gearing up to make a kilt gathering supplies and such. I saw some camo prints at Joann fabrics but the material was fairly thin so I figure I should take in a sample to match while I am still a newb.
I'll probably do the first one in a thicker tough material so I can incorporate fitted pockets to hold various items I use while screen printing, like a temp gun.
I always sit the temp gun down where I would never look for it and end up spending a ton of time looking for it lol

**ratspike** · 18th March 17, 05:35 PM

Originally Posted by eviltig

Looks Awesome!

I am gearing up to make a kilt gathering supplies and such. I saw some camo prints at Joann fabrics but the material was fairly thin so I figure I should take in a sample to match while I am still a newb.
I'll probably do the first one in a thicker tough material so I can incorporate fitted pockets to hold various items I use while screen printing, like a temp gun.
I always sit the temp gun down where I would never look for it and end up spending a ton of time looking for it lol

Don't waste your time with Joann. Their camouflage fabrics are garbage MIL knockoffs and crappy fashion patterns. Ebay is your friend for this stuff.
Textile Specialist
RRT Trading Post

The fabrics you want are nyco ripstop or twill, and poly/cotton ripstop or twill. The fabric weights are going to be 6-7oz and plenty durable. Don't get too caught up with thinking you need a super burly material, as you're making a garment and not load bearing gear or baggage.

**cyxa** · 19th March 17, 09:13 AM

Bob is absolutely correct on the fabric choices at Joann's. I scoped them out first but was NOT happy with anything they had and most of the stuff I saw was knit which wouldn't work unless you were trying for a casual pull up version. Which thinking about could be a nice laying around the house kind of thing. Hmmmm.

Anyways, Here are some of the pics of the kilt in action. I'm not happy with how it is not tight at the top and am having him return it for some additional velcro placement.

kilt in kitchen.jpg
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twirling kilt.jpg

**Lady Grey** · 19th March 17, 11:48 AM

I really like it.
I have to own up to the fact I've made almost an identical kilt last year, same fabric & colour.
I love the digital Cammo. I don't have it here so I'm not sure what I did with the direction of the pattern. However it's something I will take into account next time.
I actually love the frayed hem - I do it often in wool- it wouldn't hold up to hiking or more strenuous activities but dancing around the house it looks great!

Congratulations on a Terrific kilt

**neo71665** · 19th March 17, 02:00 PM

I'll chime is and say joanns isn't all evil. You can pick up fabric there cheap to practice on.

If you do get fabric at some mass merchant fabric store like that make sure you get enough to finish everything you want. They buy fabric by the lowest bid so ACU this week might be produced by company X and next week might be company A. Both are "ACU" but will have subtle pattern differences you will not notice until you have the 2 side by side and it sticks out like a sore thumb. I've even ran into color shift problems with fabric from the same manufacture from 2 different dye runs.

I know some of the tricks to hide that stuff doing upholstery work but I didn't pay attention in the self taught class that day yet to learn them doing kilts.

**ratspike** · 19th March 17, 03:27 PM

Originally Posted by cyxa

Anyways, Here are some of the pics of the kilt in action. I'm not happy with how it is not tight at the top and am having him return it for some additional velcro placement.

Looks sharp! Twirling for the camera is a sure sign that he's digging his new kilt.

Nice work, and I'm guessing you'll be moving on to kilt #2? Hit me with a PM if you ever want to talk pockets and such. I've made a ton of kilts like this and I'm always happy to help if I can.

**eviltig** · 19th March 17, 08:21 PM

Originally Posted by ratspike

Don't waste your time with Joann. Their camouflage fabrics are garbage MIL knockoffs and crappy fashion patterns. Ebay is your friend for this stuff.
Textile Specialist
RRT Trading Post

The fabrics you want are nyco ripstop or twill, and poly/cotton ripstop or twill. The fabric weights are going to be 6-7oz and plenty durable. Don't get too caught up with thinking you need a super burly material, as you're making a garment and not load bearing gear or baggage.

Thanks for the advice! I will check out ebay stores you posted. Huge help!