Tiger Stripe Camo Kilt

[GallowHill]

This is the second kilt I have attempted to make. The tiger stripe happens to be my favorite camo, and I happened to find it in my favorite summer fabric, the milspec ripstop cotton. The only problem with this fabric was that the pattern runs vertically and the stripes need to be horizontal. So, I had to cut it and piece it together instead of just cutting it down the center and joining the two halves. You'll be able to see in the pictures that I used this problem as an opportunity to try something different. I make the front apron about 3/4 of an inch longer than the rest. I still haven't made up my mind if I like it or not.
I tried to do a couple of things different this time. I attempted to hide two front pockets in the pleats. While I think they turned out well, the picture shows how they deform the pleats while my hands are in them. But, I don't plan on walking around with my hands in my pockets.
The picture doesn't pick it up well, but I am using one of my old rank pins as a kilt pin. I also used the buttons from one of my old uniforms (of course they don't fit anymore) for the closure and pockets. I included a clip ring sewn into the waist, also.
I had plans to make some side cargo pockets for it also, but I was so pumped up to wear it, I never got that far. After wearing it for a week, I am not so sure I want or need them.





I included some cargo back pockets.


Scott

[Johnny Celtic]

That's a very nice looking kilt! Good work.

[Rex_Tremende]

Groovy pattern. I like the colors.

I attempted to hide two front pockets in the pleats. While I think they turned out well, the picture shows how they deform the pleats while my hands are in them. But, I don't plan on walking around with my hands in my pockets.

My pal, Ken, took a picture of me at the Dayton Celtic festical, but I had my paws in my pockets of my UK mocker at the time, and it completely ruined the shot. Those pockets are good for storage, but not for hands. I never have my suit pockets unstitched - and there's a reason for that.

Regards,
Rex in Cincinnati

[O'Neille]

I'm putting velcro on the next set of pockets I make. That way you can stash your cash and still keep things neat. O'Neille

[CameronTaylor]

Now there's a thought ... I've avoided velcro on kilts since becoming more educated but the pockets do need closure ...


CT - tings dat make you go hmmmm

[GreenDragon]

does that material come in black with orange stripes? i'd like to make a Cincinnati Bengals kilt.

Who-Dey!

Bengals 23
KC Chiefs 10

[cessna152towser]

Nice kilt, looks to be well constructed.

[Kid Cossack]

I like it, amigo. My poor tired old eyes can't make out the old rank insignia, though----are those corporal's, or sergeant's stripes?

Man, I just HATE guys who can do this sort of thing (and I mean that in the very nicest way possible!) . . .




best,

Kid Cossack

[GallowHill]

Thanks for all the kind words.

I like it, amigo. My poor tired old eyes can't make out the old rank insignia, though----are those corporal's, or sergeant's stripes?

Man, I just HATE guys who can do this sort of thing (and I mean that in the very nicest way possible!) . . .

best,

Kid Cossack

Your eyes are better than you think, they are Sergeant stripes.

I think that the hardest part of making these is just jumping in and getting started. If you have a little patience, I think anyone can do these types of kilts. That being said, I am not sure I would ever try a traditional kilt without some type of formal instruction.

Scott

[Riverkilt]

Nice work Scott,

No clue how you guys do it...

I have one of the old AmerKilts tiger stripe camo kilts. They just went ahead and ran the stripes vertically.





Probably too distant to see much, but might give you an idea what it would have looked like vertical....think you made the right choice though.

Ron