Heavy Kilt

**James MacMillan** · 21st September 07, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by Kid Cossack

Yeti:

I keep on thinking about it. I've got my old "green monster" that I was issued in '92, and it's been washed and dried to the point where it's thinned down some. I don't want to cut on it until I'm confident in my skills, and the new ones I picked up are still way too thick and fuzzy. I'm going to practice some more, and probably wash the new blankets until they thin down some, then try with one of them.

Good luck, and keep us posted!

Surely those things won't hold a pleat?

Or are we talking about some other typle of blanket?

The kind that we had in the Corps, I can't see how they would hold a pleat, unless it was sewn in.......?

**Kid Cossack** · 21st September 07, 06:41 PM

Originally Posted by James MacMillan

Surely those things won't hold a pleat?

Or are we talking about some other typle of blanket?

The kind that we had in the Corps, I can't see how they would hold a pleat, unless it was sewn in.......?

I bet that's the one you're thinking of. As for holding a pleat . . . we won't know until we tries it, will we? I'm pretty sure it would be a very "soft" pleat if they would hold. I was thinking of a box pleat, with six or eight boxes, and about a 2/3-sized apron like Jeff put on the PKs.

It would be non-traditional, but I can't get it out of my mind for some reason.

**Brian F** · 21st September 07, 06:59 PM

Originally Posted by Kid Cossack

I'm pretty sure it would be a very "soft" pleat if they would hold. I was thinking of a box pleat...

My sentiments exactly.

I don't want this thing for a formal occasion, just something to remain kilted in when the temps get down and I am in the woods.

Of course, when hunting here in KY, being that cold is about 2% of my hunts...but I would still like to have it!

Besides, the dang blankets cost less than $20...even if it turns out like pooh, I won't be out that much!

~Yeti

**Lorc** · 21st September 07, 07:37 PM

when I was in the Navy (late 70's)the blamnkets were grey, no stripe, and were VVVery warm!:butt:

**ccga3359** · 23rd September 07, 07:11 PM

Reading your initial post you talk about camouflaging your wool blanket kilt. Might I suggest an apron instead. the highland regiment often wore a canvas apron over their kilts to (I'm assuming) keep their kilts clean. This could be done in mossy oak or any of the other camo materials. It would also add another layer of wind protection. What Price Glory sell WWII aprons for $18 - $25. but these won't be camo (and no picture). As for the pleats of the blanket I think that they would need to be sewn. I have often thought what a kilt from a Hudsons Bay Co. blanket would like, the off white with five brightly coloured stripes.

**alhrensblade** · 17th October 07, 08:43 PM

Just curious, was this ever taken any further? I've been thinking of making a pair of pants and possibly a kilt out of this material myself, and would love to know how it turns out.

**emolas** · 17th October 07, 08:56 PM

Originally Posted by alhrensblade

Just curious, was this ever taken any further? I've been thinking of making a pair of pants and possibly a kilt out of this material myself, and would love to know how it turns out.

Ugh, I can't even IMAGINE a pair of trousers made from a military wool blanket. I am curious as to the progress of the kilt though.

**Brian F** · 20th October 07, 06:42 AM

Originally Posted by alhrensblade

Just curious, was this ever taken any further? I've been thinking of making a pair of pants and possibly a kilt out of this material myself, and would love to know how it turns out.

Not as of yet. This whole "poor college kid thing" is getting rough on the pocket, between debts and car breakage, I just haven't got the spare cash to put towards making one of these.

Here is hoping for a break in spending soon, or at least my own sewing machine for Christmas (which I can use as an excuse to make some things)!

~Yeti