My first attempt at kilt-making

**meinfs** · 27th June 08, 09:53 PM

Originally Posted by vmac3205

Nicely done!! Great job.

TO: vmac3205, Splash_4 & Daibhidh O'Baoighill : Thanks for your compliments...

**meinfs** · 27th June 08, 09:56 PM

Originally Posted by Alan H

You ruddy well SHOULD be proud of it. That's a great looking job. The X-kilt is like falling off a log, in comparison to what you've achieved with that kilt.

Thank you Alan H (Grand Defender of The Kilt). X-kilts looks great! I would like to make one (or more)!!!

**meinfs** · 27th June 08, 09:58 PM

Originally Posted by 7 miles

Very nice indeed. The denim looks good and you pull it off well.

Thank you 7 miles. There were moments of doubt while I was in the middle of the process! I'm glad it came out pretty okay.

**meinfs** · 27th June 08, 10:04 PM

Originally Posted by 12stones

Very impressive. I'm wanting this book as well. Looks like you've got a good handle on it. So, when will you try a tartan kilt?

Thanks 12stones. I don't know how I'd ever be able to do it without The book. I had some instructions pulled from here and there on the web but not with the level of detail that Barb and Elsie's book provides.

If I can find a really inexpensive (but good quality tartan (wool or PV), I'd try it. I found a simple (two-color) plaid that I'm going to try make an X-Kilt with. That was the last 2 yds of double-width fabric from a bolt at Hancock. They say they could not re-order that fabric (what a shame!) I have an SKU # for it, maybe I can look for it (or anybody near a Hancock fabric store.)

BTW, your Cammie Kilt #1 looks Great!

**meinfs** · 27th June 08, 10:08 PM

Originally Posted by Bryan

Wow, that's your first attempt at a kilt?? It looks great!!

Indeed it is my first attempt. Thanks for the compliments Bryan. A friend who owns a Lochcarron was very apprehensive when I first mentioned that I wanted to make one. He's turned around and made a 180° when he saw the final product (stage by stage process).

**Atlanta Kiltie** · 28th June 08, 04:22 AM

That is a great looking kilt. Well done. Welcome from Atlanta, GA

**Brian F** · 28th June 08, 05:54 AM

I think that kilt looks AMAZING! How heavy is the fabric, and how much of it did you use? I love my denim X-Kilt, and a tank like that looks to be good.

Also, the lighter color denim and the fringe really make that thing look excellent. Congratulations sir, on making one fine piece of clothing. You should be very proud.

**scotnadian** · 28th June 08, 06:29 AM

Can I ask where you found that book? And, great job on your kilt. Very tidy!

**AndresPapousek** · 28th June 08, 09:16 AM

Meinfs, that Kilt is AMAZING

I sew an Xkilt with solid color and trying to finish a "guatemalan tartan" with knife pleating.

Your right about the helping lines of plaids.
But the apron is more dificult becouse of plaids and knife pleating.

You mention that was the hardest part of the process.
Can you comment a little more about the apron. How you cheat? I want to cheat too!

Excellent job, sir. Only you could tell that is a first atempt!

Andres

**sirdaniel1975** · 28th June 08, 05:24 PM

Excellent, I just got Barbs book too. Actually she was standing next to me when I bought it at the STM's Taste of Scotland. He he he...

I haven't decided what tartan to use for my next kilt. It might be Glasgow!