Starting on my first kilt

**Schultz** · 3rd April 06, 06:37 AM

I've been finished with it for about two weeks now, but have been too lazy to get pictures, so I've kept quiet...until now.

So here it is, my Stuart of Bute 8 yard knife pleated kilt, pleated to the white stripe:

I need to press some of the pleats again, but otherwise, I'm very happy with it. It actually fits better than my Scottish-made kilt, but that's defintely due to a bit of weight loss. The left apron edge does like to curl forward a bit and open the deep pleat up, but it only seems to bother me; my wife, who has a good eye for such things, didn't even notice it until I mentioned it.

I also decided to not cut a hole in the tartan and put the strap on inside ala Matt Newsome's kilts (thanks again for the advice, Matt!). I really cannot tell the difference at all. I also only used two straps instead of three and, again, I can't tell the difference.

I am now incredibly excited to get the X-Marks tartan and start on that! After that, it's on to try making a 4 yard box pleated kilt, although I may opt to get one from Matt first so I'll have something for comparison.

Thanks to Barb and Matt especially for their help and to everyone here for the encouragement!

**Barb T** · 3rd April 06, 06:54 AM

Looks absolutely fabulous!! Congratulations!

Barb

**kiltedjaz** · 3rd April 06, 07:49 AM

Originally Posted by Schultz

Stuart of Bule tartan

Just a wee correction .....The tartan is Stuart of BUTE.

The use of this tartan is normally considered to be confined to the family from whom it derives its title, though others more or less closely related have likewise claimed an interest. Whether or not the pattern was in use before the publication of the Vestiarium Scoticum, has never been ascertained. It is often seen in maroon but the change from red does not have the approval of the Marquis of Bute. Stuarts of Bute are descended from the natural son of King Robert II. The 'hunting' version is the same sett but using a maroon shade as opposed to red / scarlet.

http://www.mountstuart.com/

**Robinhood** · 3rd April 06, 07:56 AM

Very well done.
Lots of pleats, and every one looks to be
lined up perfectly.

I've seen the fabric warehouse near Baltimore
mentioned several times, but I can't find
any information about where it is or
what it is called. Can you tell me how
to find it?

Thanks.

Robinhood

**Schultz** · 3rd April 06, 08:08 AM

Originally Posted by kiltedjaz

Just a wee correction .....The tartan is Stuart of BUTE.

The use of this tartan is normally considered to be confined to the family from whom it derives its title, though others more or less closely related have likewise claimed an interest. Whether or not the pattern was in use before the publication of the Vestiarium Scoticum, has never been ascertained. It is often seen in maroon but the change from red does not have the approval of the Marquis of Bute. Stuarts of Bute are descended from the natural son of King Robert II. The 'hunting' version is the same sett but using a maroon shade as opposed to red / scarlet.

http://www.mountstuart.com/

Ooops! I guess I did type "Bule" in!

After buying it, I did do some research on it and found that it is, more or less, confined to the family. I just couldn't pass up the opportunity to get some heavy tartan wool at that price! I do believe this is the "Hunting" version, as it's definitely maroon and not scarlet.

**Schultz** · 3rd April 06, 08:11 AM

Originally Posted by Robinhood

Very well done.
Lots of pleats, and every one looks to be
lined up perfectly.

I've seen the fabric warehouse near Baltimore
mentioned several times, but I can't find
any information about where it is or
what it is called. Can you tell me how
to find it?

Thanks.

Robinhood

It's on Route 40 West, a mile or two outside the Beltway, going towards Ellicott City. From the Beltway, take route 40 west and would travel through three traffic lights, passing the Toys R Us plaza and making a U-turn about 100 yards past the intersection, just across from Pizza Hut. The PA Fabric Outlet is in that same parking lot, sandwiched between the Pizza Hut and a muffler shop.

**Tartan Hiker** · 3rd April 06, 08:49 AM

Am I the only one who is glad to see that Schultz doesn't resemble his avatar?

Wonderful job on the kilt, by the way. I am anxious to try my hand at kiltmaking. Right now I'm beginning knitting lessons so I can make my own hose. My wife is now convinced that aliens have abducted her husband.