X-Kilt: Sew Your Own, manual available for download

[Alan H]

Thanks to WalkerK, you can now download the .pdf file (MUCH smaller than the MS Word file) here:

http://users.california.com/~ahebert/X_Kilt_adobe.pdf

Make sure to take note of my previous post for two clarifying points...

I'm gone...out of town next week so if you have questions, put them here and I'll answer them when I get back. If you have suggestions to improve the instructions, put them here, too.

And if you MAKE one....we want PICS!

[Barb T]

Alan

This is truly wonderful. I _love_ your style of writing and all the advice you built in. What a terrific resource for someone who wants to make a contemporary kilt!

Barb

[Rex_Tremende]

Alan -

Thanks for taking the time to put together such a comprehensive guide on building one's own X-kilt and sharing it with the group.

On page three, you state: "As of right now, no other contemporary kiltmaking company that I know of making box-pleated kilts, so we’re not stepping on anyone’s toes, here."

In fact, there is a company in San Diego that makes box-pleated contemporary kilts, though we have not discussed them in xmarksthescot. I posted a photo of one of these kilts in the Do's and Dont's thread some time ago, but the subject was whether a kilt looked good with western wear. The company is MacLeo, which mostly deals in leather/fetish wear. The kilt can be seen here and here. I think they retail for about $200, if I recall my conversation with one of the the store owners.

Still, I don't think you are stepping on any toes, given the design of your kilt and its purpose. I just thought you might want to know that the concept is out there already.

Regards,
Rex in Cincinnati

[Kiltman]

Somehow saying thank you does not seem to be enough, but what more can I do?
Thank you. I'll get to work on one very soon.

[Hamish]

Oh, how I wish I had the brain to follow these 'simple' instructions! I am so sorry Alan, but this is absolutely beyond me! However, I am very pleased that so many other X Markers ARE able to tackle it. Well done.

[switchblade5984]

Alan! Thank you! great seeing you at the games!

[KiltedTurtle]

Began working on my X Kilt last weekend and I'm almost done. (The long weekend for labor day helped move me along) . I've just finished sewing down the pleats above the fell and gave it a quick test fit. My wife was genuinely surprised at how well its coming out. Can't wait to finish it, I'll try to post some pictures when I get done.

[Alan H]

Began working on my X Kilt last weekend and I'm almost done. (The long weekend for labor day helped move me along) . I've just finished sewing down the pleats above the fell and gave it a quick test fit. My wife was genuinely surprised at how well its coming out. Can't wait to finish it, I'll try to post some pictures when I get done.

GREAT! I'm looking forward to seeing it........

Good on ya, Mate!

[Eujeankilt]

I finally got pics of my X-Kilt. I added a waistband and snaps (like UK and AK). I've had several compliments already. It's a light cotton/poly, perfect for summer hiking or working in the garden. (Thanks again Alan for the directions.)

It's hard to smile when you are blinded by sunlight.




The pleats - after wearing it several times - could use a pressing.

[Alan H]

I finally got pics of my X-Kilt. I added a waistband and snaps (like UK and AK). I've had several compliments already. It's a light cotton/poly, perfect for summer hiking or working in the garden. (Thanks again Alan for the directions.)

FANTASTIC! The snaps look good, I like 'em. Great job all around, Mowgli. Wear it with pride because YOU made it!