An X Marks Dress Model FK

**The Wizard of BC** · 24th July 06, 08:24 PM

Today I finished my X Marks kilt. I made it exactly like a Freedom Kilts Dress Model. It has been an interesting learning experience -- wool is definitely different to work with than cotton and polyester/cotton. I have already identified ways to make the next one better. I was so excited to try it on I didn't even take the time to steam out the pleats from where the basting was.

Here is the kilt from the front.
Note the full waistband and beltloops -- they make the sporran hang perfectly. And also note my hand in the pocket.

Here is the rear.
Please excuse the ripples in the pleats. They are from the basting stitches.

And a detail of the Side Slash Pockets.
This kilt has two Side pockets.

**Tattoo Bradley** · 24th July 06, 08:30 PM

VERY VERY AWESOME!! Looks like I know how I want my Xmarks to be made now

**Blu (Ontario)** · 24th July 06, 08:37 PM

I have to admit... this tartan looks great pleated to the stripe. Much better than I imagined. Very cool!

.

**Scott Gilmore** · 24th July 06, 08:45 PM

Originally Posted by The Wizard of BC

Today I finished my X Marks kilt. I made it exactly like a Freedom Kilts Dress Model.

Note the full waistband and beltloops -- they make the sporran hang perfectly. And also note my hand in the pocket.

And a detail of the Side Slash Pockets. This kilt has two Side pockets.

Very nicely done, Mr. Ashton. Excellent workmanship.

The pockets look to be well hidden - which is good. The convenience is appreciated, but I like the traditional look. Also, are there three straps? I can only see the one on the lower right in your pictures.

Finally, the big question. Don't know how much of that fabric you have; are you considering perhaps taking orders?

Regards,
Scott Gilmore

**Riverkilt** · 24th July 06, 08:46 PM

Pleated to stripe! Very nice...different...

Pockets in a tartan kilt...any difference between the hillwalker? Never seen one of them, just know they have pockets.

I'm still baffled how folks do the math to sew up a kilt...much rather pay for the crafstmanship than smoke my besotted brain with the calculations.

Very sharp look

Ron

**pdcorlis** · 24th July 06, 09:02 PM

Simply beautiful Steve!

**Wulfestieg** · 24th July 06, 09:42 PM

Now that is sharp-looking. Of course, that just makes the jonesing all that much worse, for the dress model I have on order.

billmcc · 24th July 06, 09:58 PM

WOW!! Very nice!

**The Wizard of BC** · 24th July 06, 10:14 PM

In answer to the questions,

There are three buckles. Just as on a Traditional.

The pleating is to the grey stripe. Kinda subdued. If you remember, I posted pics of the X Marks Tartan pleated about six different ways. This was my favorite.

About the Hillwalker, Iv'e never seen one in person so can't voice an opinion.
This kilt is made exactly like my Dress Model. No fringe, no lining, 2" waistband with six 3" beltloops. 8.04 yards of fabric.

I was going to add rear welt pockets but couldn't get the lines on the flap to line up with the tapered pleating. I'll work on them some more tomorrow.

**Jimmy the Celt** · 24th July 06, 10:19 PM

Who makes the XMarks tartan? Is it only available from select
kiltmakers?

Steve, will the X Marks Dress Model be available as an option from FK?

Originally Posted by Riverkilt

I'm still baffled how folks do the math to sew up a kilt...much rather pay for the crafstmanship than smoke my besotted brain with the calculations.

Ron

Ron, I'm with you on that. I can barely add and subtract, and I usually need a calculator to do even that

But seriously, I don't think I could ever make a kilt.

~James