4 yard vs 8 yard - Part Two

[michael steinrok]

I'm seriously considering making my X-Marks tartan a box-pleated kilt, as I haven't started pleating yet. I could easily make two (although I don't know what good that will do me, having two of the same tartan).

Did you want my measurements for the extra kilt?

[way2fractious]

way2fractious - thanks for posting the picture but for some reason its not coming up for me when I click on the link. Do you recall who made the tartan?

This is my four-yard box-pleated Weathered Ferguson kilt. I obtained a remnant from The Scottish Weaver, but the look and quality tell me it is from Locharron just like my Weathered MacLaren.

[davedove]

This is my four-yard box-pleated Weathered Ferguson kilt. I obtained a remnant from The Scottish Weaver, but the look and quality tell me it is from Locharron just like my Weathered MacLaren.

The kilt looks good and that's quite a sporran.

[Alan H]

That's bluidy gorgeous!

[Panache]

w2f,

Nice outfit! Does the kilt only have two buckles like the ones Matt Newsome makes? Also great jacket. I'm happy because my converted tweed coat looks very much like your kilt jacket.

Cheers

[way2fractious]

Does the kilt only have two buckles like the ones Matt Newsome makes?... my converted tweed coat looks very much like your kilt jacket.

Yes, the kilt has only two buckles. I read Matt's articles and examined his website regarding box-pleat kilts and decided to try my hand at one. Matt and I even corresponded on a thread in the kiltmaker forum regarding how to sew the box pleats. Great materials and good ideas overcame the ineptness of this kiltmaker and it turned out rather well (you know, cookies are only as good as the ingredients.)

The coat was also a pleasing challenge. It also turned out well, but I think I cut it a wee bit short. The next one I did was for my son. It was a dark navy blue suit coat (the pants were long since trashed) and it turned out looking pretty good too.

...that's quite a sporran.

You know an XMarker by the fact that there are too many projects in the works to complete any of them in a timely manner. This is my unfinished badger sporran. I put the tail on the flap temporarily (a year ago) until I finish the face to replace it. The critter's eyes are in but the technique of gluing the jawset in still eludes me.

[Scottish Chi]

Yes, the kilt has only two buckles. I read Matt's articles and examined his website regarding box-pleat kilts and decided to try my hand at one. Matt and I even corresponded on a thread in the kiltmaker forum regarding how to sew the box pleats. Great materials and good ideas overcame the ineptness of this kiltmaker and it turned out rather well (you know, cookies are only as good as the ingredients.)

You're too humble. You have not only spent many hours planning and sewing but you also have a gift in order to produce such a fine kilt.

You know an XMarker by the fact that there are too many projects in the works to complete any of them in a timely manner. This is my unfinished badger sporran. I put the tail on the flap temporarily (a year ago) until I finish the face to replace it. The critter's eyes are in but the technique of gluing the jawset in still eludes me.

This is the first time I have seen a sporran with the tail for the flap instead of the head. It has character and lends itself to fun conversation. I like your sense of humor. I would keep it that way.

Thank you for posting your pictures.

Cheers! Bill

[Rex_Tremende]

The kilt is magnificent! I am impressed with your tailoring, and I like the colors in the ensemble you put together. It's almost enough to inspire me to attempt one myself, and if you do-it-yerselfers keep posting things like that, I might even try sewing my own buttons on some day.

That sporran really stands out, too!

Regards,
Rex in Cincinnati