My Black Stewart

[mang1974]

That's a great looking kilt! Good job! Regarding the lining, I think that the full length would be a great for someone that is allergic to wool. There is nothing like the sway of a wool kilt (nothing against those made out of other materials, just my personal opinion).

[Panache]

JimB,

That's a great looking kilt and well put together outfit. Let's see, you made the kilt, converted the jacket, made the dress sporran, and I'm assuming the flashes as well. Next up you have to learn to knit so you can make your own hose! Seriously though it's a really amazing DIY ensemble.

Good Show.

Panache

[TimC]

Awesome - It looks great! Nice job.

-Tim

[WJJagFan]

Great job JimB! I'll bet the ladies will have you over for a homemaking night to teach them all how to make kilties for their hubbies. How did your quorum brethren like it?

I got my tartan from Scotland for the kilt I'll be making in April at the workshop. It's a beautiful Colquhoun Weathered. I can hardly wait to get started!! It will look alot like the kilt I'm wearing in my avitar with a little less red and a bit more gray.

[JimB]

Great job JimB! I'll bet the ladies will have you over for a homemaking night to teach them all how to make kilties for their hubbies. How did your quorum brethren like it?

I got my tartan from Scotland for the kilt I'll be making in April at the workshop. It's a beautiful Colquhoun Weathered. I can hardly wait to get started!! It will look alot like the kilt I'm wearing in my avitar with a little less red and a bit more gray.

I've got a few that might wear it the kilt if they had one
Good luck on your kilt. I know it will come out great with the expertise that will be there at the workshop.

As for myself I just scored 5 yards of 16oz MacGregor modern! I can hardly wait to put that together!

[ccga3359]

Very nice indeed, I do like the Black Stewart. Why the velcro though, why not buckles (perhaps I'm still nervous of gravity kicking in)?

[JimB]

Very nice indeed, I do like the Black Stewart. Why the velcro though, why not buckles (perhaps I'm still nervous of gravity kicking in)?

Well, I thought about using buckles when I first started kiltmaking, but quite honestly velcro was easier. It holds just as well as buckles and that's only with 3 inches on either end of the apron. Some here are of the opinion that you need more, but that's a personal choice I guess. I've never had a kilt sag or give me any other problem.
Now of course you must understand that I use a kilt belt which adds to the security on it's own account.
I don't miss the buckles and I doubt anyone could tell the difference. I have one kilt with buckles and they are hidden by the kilt belt anyway.
So... there you have it. Cheaper, easier, holds just as well, and who's going to know the difference?

[way2fractious]

Well, I thought about using buckles when I first started kiltmaking, but quite honestly velcro was easier. It holds just as well as buckles and that's only with 3 inches on either end of the apron. Some here are of the opinion that you need more, but that's a personal choice I guess. I've never had a kilt sag or give me any other problem.
Now of course you must understand that I use a kilt belt which adds to the security on it's own account.
I don't miss the buckles and I doubt anyone could tell the difference. I have one kilt with buckles and they are hidden by the kilt belt anyway.
So... there you have it. Cheaper, easier, holds just as well, and who's going to know the difference?

If you don't mind a "second" on your motion...

With my early camo kilts, I used small strips (2-3 inches) of hook-and-loop to hold apron edges in place in order to fasten the integrated webbing belt. After that happened, the aprons never sagged out of place. I have used hook-and-loop only on cotton and cotton/poly kilts.

With my wool kilts, I have most often used buckles form Tandy Leather. They are larger (especially, longer) than standard kilt buckles, but they're cheap (and I'm cheap.)

My last kilt has a personality like a military kilt of decades past; it has no buttonhole and no buckle at all on the underapron. It has only one buckle (Tandy) on the apron, which I am seriously considering taking off because the wide belt drives it uncomfortably into my side. Maybe the lower profile standard kilt buckle would be more comfortable. However, this kilt made its public debut with no buckles and naught but the belt to hold it in place - and no problem of any kind was experienced.

To summarize, I guess each kilt has its own personality, and the choice of fasteners, if any, is up to the wearer.

[AL-58]

That's a nice looking kilt and other gear, Since the first time I seen it, I've always liked Black Stewart.

Al