Kilt Number Two

[ChattanCat]

I think you did a fine job. It's tougher with anything other than wool. PV is a great alternative. What material did you use?

[Nick the DSM]

Wow, thats really good, man! For a second time DIY, thats awesome! You should be proud.

BTW, I think the belt works, even if its too thin by standards.

[Pleater]

Yes, I think that you are right, slightly more width around the hip and a bit less at the waist - it will make the fell flow into the free pleats more easily.

I find that a belt reduces my waist size slightly and so my meaurements are not right.

That is non rotating tartan by the look of it - was the fabric double width? If so did you have to hem half of it to get the tartan to match?

It doesn't look skimped at all - in fact it looks really smart, particularly with those hose.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

[JolyStNicholas]

Ya should be proud of your work there laddie, ya did a fine job indeed!

[Doftya]

I think you did a fine job. It's tougher with anything other than wool. PV is a great alternative. What material did you use?

Sorry, I thought I had mentioned that. It is PV, but it does look and feel nice, although it is a bit light. But hey, for an experiment it's not that bad.

Yes, I think that you are right, slightly more width around the hip and a bit less at the waist - it will make the fell flow into the free pleats more easily.

I find that a belt reduces my waist size slightly and so my meaurements are not right.

That is non rotating tartan by the look of it - was the fabric double width? If so did you have to hem half of it to get the tartan to match?

It doesn't look skimped at all - in fact it looks really smart, particularly with those hose.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

I had left the hip measurement alone, I should have added an inch or so I think. The waist I already pulled in by an inch, maybe more next time. The tartan is non-rotating, but I used one 5yd length, so I've still got the other half awaiting another project. I added a simple hem to the bottom, the stitching of which I managed to hide in the bottom yellow stripe.

I figure I should practice on a couple more PV kilts then go for a tank. I'd love to get some of the Estonian National Tartan (my heritage is Estonian, the tartan was gifted by Scotland to Estonia in 2005) and have a proper kilt in that tartan. I may try some more of the Provincial tartans someday as well, a few of them are nice. The Maple Leaf Tartan is a beauty as well.