Nostalgia and Fond Memories of Pittsburgh Kilts

[ccga3359]

*sigh* I wish i had a two tone PK as well.
I'm sorta surprised that Jeff gave it up altogether. I realize that the computer stuff is a steady job and likely pays much better....but he seemed to really love it, kilt making that is. I figure he might do it only as a hobby now at least. *shrug*

Suggest it to Steve and call it a "challenge". He likes challenges almost as much as coffee.

[Freedomlover]

I only have one PK. It has gotten a lot of use over the last few years, and aside from one or two loose threads is still good as new (almost). I sympathize with Riverkilt though. I am finding that the darn thing has shrunk. Tightes to loosest, and I'm still going to have to move the hooks soon.

Sure would like Jeff to get back to it.

[pipesndrumsnun]

So, have you talked Jeff into coming back yet?

[Freedomlover]

So, have you talked Jeff into coming back yet?

Naw. The guy is into the actually making money thing. Darned if I can understand it.

[JazzKiltz]

I have exactly two kilts, a black UK and an ultrasuede PK that I adored! Wore it on more than a couple of performances and although I've sort of fallen out of kilt wearing lately (and all my clothes from then, including my kilts, have mysteriously shrunk...) I have that beautiful ultrasuede packed carefully away for the day I regain my senses (and my waistline).

Jeff was a joy to work with and, as I recall, made my kilt in record time. My mother-in-law occasionally asks if I still have it (and why I'm not wearing it).

mark

[Ozman1944]

I really love the look of the 'Two Tone' . Awesome!

[Sephy]

I miss Pittsburgh Kilts too ... all the more so now that none of my PK's really fit me anymore. I'd love to rotate some new PK's in, and look forward to the day I can do so.

Does anyone want a PK with a waist measurement in the neighborhood of 37"? I suppose I should find them a home.

What do they look like? Any pictures?

Thanks,

[Kid Cossack]

1 MARPAT (desert) PK, 1 MARPAT (jungle) PK, one denim PK lined with nice soft plaid cotton. Great kilts, all. Jeff was an artist.

[Rob Wright]

I have two PK in my closet, one was my work kilt in the kitchen before retirement replacing my USA Victory, it has taken a beating and while it has needed a few repairs, all the result of me mistreating the garment, it is a great kilt for everyday wear. The other, is a real beauty, solid black in a material that many of the higher end dress slacks are made out of, with a button up shirt and tie and jacket it is very "corporate" looking.

Rob

[Wolfgore]

Hi guys.
I am new to the site and posted in the DIY section pictures of the kilts I have made so far.
One was inspired by PK which I stumbled upon when trying to find instructions to make a kilt.
There are a few pictures of one I did in black, with a red and black plaid insert. (I say plaid because it is like a shirting material, don't know if it is a certain tartan or not)

That was in this thread:
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/n...507/index.html

Anyway, for those wondering how to; here is what I did.
I cut the inserts out to the depth of the pleats and then measured and stitched them onto the black fabric before pleating.
I covered the entire length of the black fabric. (from hem to waist)
In hindsight, when I make another I will go just to the fell.
Not necessary to have all that other material to work around at the top.
Then it was just a matter of pleating to the inserts.

It was time consuming, and a pain in the butt, however I am pretty happy with the results and think it came out looking pretty good.
I get a lot of positive comments when I wear that kilt.

That was only the second kilt I had made and was still trying to figure out what I was doing too.
I plan on making another with the inserts in the very near future.
I will be sure to post pictures of the results when I get it done.

Happy Kilting, Gary