My first Kilt

[parker_db]

Well, I have taken the plunge. I ordered Barb’s book, which by the way I highly recommend, whether you’re going to make your own kilt or just want to know what a “good” kilt should look like. I was able to find some “plaid” at one of the fabric stores here in Richmond that I thought would be good for a “practice” kilt.

This is my progress so far, and I rather like the fabric. It is about 10 oz wool and may make a nice looking summer kilt.



Here are a few thoughts thus far:
1. Getting the pleat size for pleating to the stripe was not that difficult, sewing it was another matter. As Barb says in her book, you have to keep the pleat pulled taught as you sew.
2. It’s quite easy to rip a seam out when not sewn correctly.
3. I basted the lower portion of the pleats as I went along because it made things easier to keep organized as I went along.
4. In hindsight, I do wish I had started with “good” fabric.

I’ll post more progress photos as I get the pleating done and move on to the next steps.

[Ayin McFye]

Hey, that's looks great so far. I've been wanting to buy Barb's book for some time. I've made 3 kilts before, and they aren't that good. They hold their pleats well, and look ok, but I could have done MUCH better with a little more guidance.

You'll have to let us know how the finished product turns out.

[Galician]

Oh, and what tartan is it?

[Jerry]

Looks good, for a first attempt.

[Standard]

Looks great for your first attempt at kilt building. Good on ya Please keep us updated with piccies of your progress and of the completed kilt. There is no feeling like knowing you created something you can be proud of with your own two hands.

[Finn]

Looks good!
I like the colors!

[parker_db]

Oh, and what tartan is it?

This is just a wool plaid that I picked up from Hancocks Fabric. It's about 10oz cloth and was double width.

I have not posed in a while due to work and travel. I also had to take about 11 pleats out and re-do them. I got 17 of the 27 pleats done and was 1-1/2" too long. There wa no way I could loose that much in the remaining 10 pleats. Just one of those leasons. I'll post more as I get further along.

[meinfs]

Hey good luck on the progress. Send us pics soon.

[Alan H]

Good for you for going back and doing them over again. that may be light material, but it's going to make a nice looking kilt that you can be proud of. One you've finished this one and got it all figured out, your next one will be *Really* nice.

[sirdaniel1975]

very nice job thus far...