Desert Camo Casual Ver 0.2 alpha

[Perldog007]

Okay we have made our peace with the $98.00 machine from JoAnnes and are on our second attempt at a casual kilt.

From the first outing, deeper pleats (or box pleats), longer fell, shorter hem were among the suggestions. Mrs. likes knife pleats, but a box pleater is coming soon.

THIS AIN"T NO HOW TO GUIDE!! I am posting some pics and eager to hear if anyone has any idea of how to do it better.

first this dog made pleats with two pieces of cardboard and pressed them out

http://www.doublebad.net/pleating.JPG

then I pinned them down

http://www.doublebad.net/pin2.JPG

Because we really wanted these pleats to be better than my first attempt I turned them over and pinned the traditional everloving Scottish wamboozle out of them

http://www.doublebad.net/pinned.JPG

Then I stitched them down and made the fell 8 inches (last time I included the height of the waistband in the fell) I also used deeper pleats and the pleats are 21.5 drop instead of 22.0.

I made the under apron in a trapezoid shape and attached it just ahead of the first pleat on the right hip. I made the right side of the over apron A shaped and made the trailing side trapezoid. I went for fringe, we shall see.

http://www.doublebad.net/layout.JPG

Next a strip 7 inches wide was cut and turned it inside out and hemmed it one half inch in. After inverting it we look to have a three inch waistband.

http://www.doublebad.net/waistband.JPG

I am pinning it down to be sewn now. Piinned it last night for fitting and this morning it appears to have curled a bit showing the seam.

The goal is to end up with something we can wear to work. Actually the first kilt (lawnmower kilt) has been worn there a couple of times.

But lawnmower's pocket is a highly functional and visually offensive thing to behold. Looks like this one might end up with pockets. Seriously considering the cargo pockets from the Xmarks instructions.

more to come......

[The Wizard of BC]

Um,,,Did you remember to pre-shrink that fabric???

[Perldog007]

Absolutely, Washed, Boiled (well not really but we wash usually wash in cold so I soaked it in some 170-180 f hot water), Dried on high.

I think the issue is that when I pinned down the waistband then wrapped it around for a fitting the band, being only held on with pins moved a bit.

Here is what i mean

http://www.doublebad.net/rolled.JPG

That was not visible before the "fitting". may need to take it off and press it down another way. Or maybe learn the proper way to make a waistband

[Perldog007]

Well the good news is that I did better on the pocket, loops and strap than first time around.


There isn't really bad news. Got a long way to go. We learned that sewing a pocket inverted like in the Xmarks instructions is pretty slick, but if you add a gusset better know what you are doing. So I have a nifty gusseted cargo pocket with a hemp webbing and plastic buckle closure and on corner that is absolutely UNSATisfactory.

The belt loops are better than first time, I tried to make them uniform. A 2 incher for the back loop and eight one inchers all around. TRIED is the operative word. Need work in that department as well.

Went with a hemp webbing strap and Chromed D rings instead of leather and buckle. Also D rings and some of those clippy hangy down thingies for keys and such that I am thinking about installing on the belt loops along the front

Here are some pics. Any input on how to improve these is welcome.

Here is a valiant attempt at decorative stitching ,,

http://www.doublebad.net/loops1t1.JPG

An assortment of gear...

http://www.doublebad.net/gear1t1.JPG

And I put a snap in the gusset of the pocket to keep it from sagging open like the ones on my UK do....

http://www.doublebad.net/snap1t1.JPG


This is consuming for me, we enjoy it and hope to get good at it. It really gives me a profound appreciation for the value these kilt makers provide.

Like everybody else, I sometimes dream about a score that would let me buy all the kilts and gear I could ever desire.

But I think I would still make my own. Some kind of strange satisfaction of having crafted something yourself, even if it is a long way from craftsmanship.

Well enough driveling, final assembly next.... wish me luck.

[Perldog007]

We have just completed basic assembly or this kilt.

Here are some terrible pics. We thought we had them earlier then when reading the card there was none there. So Mrs. and I grabbed the last of the twilight and hurredly snapped these.

http://www.doublebad.net/kilt.JPG

http://www.doublebad.net/pocket.JPG

http://www.doublebad.net/pleats.JPG


This one came out better than the first attempt, still a long way from workmanlike. I am very happy with the way the pocket wears. it is full in the pic.
With the UK and Lawnmower kilt (both are in the background on the clothesline) when I carry my boxcutter in the pocket it bangs into my thigh with each step. This one does much better.

There are many imperfections, but it will do for working in the warehouse.

Will post some better pics when the oppurtunity arises.

I am going to try the xmarks instructions for the next one.

shooting for something to wear on Dart Night.......

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[McMurdo]

I like the pockets on this new version, congratulations, you've more skill than I sir you should be very proud of the MacWarehouse.

[Doc]

congrats. they keep getting better and better. Just a thought, you might try backing off the top tension just a little bit or using a larger needle, a size 16 or 18. I see some beading, where you see a dot of the bobbin thread from the top. not a big deal as that is a stronger seam but if the tension were a little more even it would look a little cleaner. just my two cents, keep up the good work.

[The Wizard of BC]

Your might also try backing off the tension on the hip strap. I seems to be too tight in the photos and causing the apron to pucker and the steeking line to be pulled in across your rear.

[ccga3359]

I do like the innovations that you've added. it look like a kilt a modern military could use.

[Perldog007]

Many thanks for the tech tips. We have a long way to go, but the journey is worth the ride.

By summers end I should have a proper kilt from a real kilt maker. So all can see the proper method of covering the common north american rumpus maximus.

Until then I will strive to improve.