DIY Kilt #3: MacPherson Red

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Setting the pleats!

Through the help of "The Art of Kilt Making" I've really changed a lot of what I did in my last 4 kilts I made (2 for me and 2 for the Smith's). The forming and the math involved, let's just say I'm being a wee bit more precise.

I know that the total inches in the back (where the pleats are) should equal 18" for me. Luckily the number of red stripes outlined by black & white stripes in the back equate 18. So from pleat to pleat should be 1".

Here I go:




Look... 18 pleats!

The last three posts are one nights work for me. About 4 hours worth.

To Be Continued.....

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Well I've had to work this weekend so my kilt work has been around that..

The next two posts will show off my progress on the basting!


1 full row of pins left and a few pleats with pins left. I had to make an adjustment. I had all the pleats basted and tried it on. I felt it was too small so I had enough material to make to more pleats and still have enough for the inner apron. So that's what I did.





Everything is basted!!

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PREVIEW of what the KILT will look like when finished!


Front View


Rear view!

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Continuation....

First off, I'd like to say thanks for the nice comments and suggestions. I know there are others who have made their own kilt out of wool instead of something like a poly blend, for those who have not use wool yet, DO IT! It is much easier to work with, it works with you much more than other fabrics.


Middle canvas section


Outer aprons canvas section


Inner aprons canvas section


Finished attaching canvas

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Well I didn't make the metal buckles, they were purchased from Joann's. I did however make the leather parts from a bag of Tandy Leather I purchased from Michael's. There was a lot of leather in that bag, and some of which will be featured in more DIY threads from myself. hint, hint... SPORRANS! The bag was about $7 - $8.. I don't exactly remember.


The raw parts, notice the pile of leather.


I cut out the part for the buckles. I actually prefer using leather instead of material to fasten the buckles.


Preview of the buckles

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Each one of those tools pictured will punch holes through leather.


One buckle is finished.


Everything is prepped.

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Lining preview...


One section of the lining. I really like green lining, it reminds me of the 20th century regimental kilts. I also attach the lining and the canvas in three sections. I find it easier to apply those pieces in that fashion. I feel it prevents some snugging issues,... my personal opinion and experience.