Starting on my first true tank

[M. A. C. Newsome]

I'm glad you decided to take on this project yourself! Good luck with it!

[JolyStNicholas]

I like it, luck to you !

[Alan H]

Wait..that's a military box pleat? is it? It looks like it.

If so, it's time to PM way2fractious.

[Panache]

Be sure to post updates on your progress!

May the kilt be with you

Cheers

Jamie :ootd:

[KFCarter]

I have a great respect for anyone who takes on a kiltmaking project of any magnitude~ I have a hard time sewing on a button~ hope to see pics of the finished article.

Ditto the above. Hats off to you for taking it on, and good luck!
:ootd:

[vorpallemur]

I've noticed a couple of interesting issues with the existing band kilts: First, the rise is not flared correctly...the waistband is the narrowest part of the kilt, which is an error I will not be replicating. Secondly, the kiltmaker glued, yes, I said GLUED, the pleats down with some sort of fabric adhesive. I'm guessing that they were glued, then pressed, then sewed. Yikes. I have no idea how widespread this practice is, but I suppose it would speed up the process if you were in the business of mass-production. The maker of these kilts was in Dublin, Ireland, and I don't know his/their name.

I don't know about kilts, but gluing is a not-uncommon shortcut for layout.
There are a number of suitable glues, depending on what you want. I'm a big fan of elmer's washable glue stick glue for stuff that's washable. It's not a hugely strong bond, but it can save lots of pinning. And it washes out of most stuff, with no traces whatsoever. I don't ever use anything that's permanent, nor would I use anything on a tank.

[way2fractious]

You are in for an "Adventure in Sewing"! Just breathe deeply - remembering to exhale - and take the plunge.

I could not tell from the one pleat picture if it was a military box pleat or not. If it is, give me a shout and I'll talk you through the differences from the AoK instructions.

Wait..that's a military box pleat? is it? It looks like it.

If so, it's time to PM way2fractious.

:ootd:

[Tartan Hiker]

No, it's just a plain, old knife pleat. Nothing fancy or atypical at all...just a lot of very narrow reveals!

[MacKay71]

I have enough of a problen just sewing my patches on my scout uniforms. Good Luck!!!

[kilted trucker]

I will follow this thread with great anticipation. I have enjoyed your kilt making ventures which you have posted so far.