Nice work but I say that corderoy should only be worn in trouser form the zip, zip sound of thighs rubbing together as you walk. It's the reason corderoy was invented.
McMurdo this should be worn with the sporran, no pockets. I agree lose the chain though. Since this is an unusual material for a kilt perhps it calls for an unusual sporran solution.
Nice work but I say that corderoy should only be worn in trouser form the zip, zip sound of thighs rubbing together as you walk. It's the reason corderoy was invented.
Grant, we're going to give you special dispensation: whenever you wear a corduroy kilt, you may wear panty-hose with it.
Ken Sallenger - apprentice kiltmaker, journeyman curmudgeon,
gainfully unemployed systems programmer
That is a good looking kilt. Like the waist band and fittings. Width of apron should be just right too.
I also like the look of the sporan chain, maybe it would be possible to sew a strip of suede as a protector onto the back of the chain, so as to combine the look with protection for the kilt?
But really now - footware - even round the house you need something - suede boots? chunky hose? The crocs and stripy socks just don't cut it with such a handsome kilt.
It's as if I've pulled up to the house in a sparkly-new surprise BMW and my wife walks out and says "why did you install red spark plug wires?"
SHEEEEEEESH!!!!!!
(We have a no-shoes rule in the house so I have to wear my crocs. I'll see if I can get some outside pics today since the weather looks to be excellent.)
I agree with the sporran chain comments - a friend is a leatherworker so I'm going to hire him to make me some new accessories. I like the suede-backed chain idea.
I'm willing to bet those 1000 pts that I'm the ONLY corduroy kilt-wearer in Montana!
Well you go and make such an excellent kilt - stripy socks and crocs just will not do at all.
Now, a nine yard military box/Kinguisse wool blend pleated to the stripe has a swing to die for. I pinned together the one I am working on at the moment and it shimmies like a grass skirt on a hula dancer.
The cotton kilt with 50 pleats isn't a bad mover either.
However, there is something saddly wrong with the grey pinstripe. It is somehow skewed. I might have to take it apart and start over, or even abandon it entirely.
Originally Posted by ccga3359
Bookmarks