My first kilt

**Kiltboy** · 13th February 10, 03:36 PM

After a lot of starts and stops, I finally finished my first kilt.

I bought a copy of Barb's book (The Art of Kiltmaking) just to appreciate the kilts I already had. But her instructions and the posts on the DIY forum gave me the confidence to try. Plus, finding 4.5 yards of double-wide 13oz Campbell of Cawdor at an terrific price didn't hurt. I grabbed a neetle and thread and went from simple sewing on buttons to a full kilt. Kind of like going from zero to sixty in 5.8 seconds.

Worked on it bit by bit over the holidays and into January. Finished it just two days ago, while stuck in the snow in Pennsylvania, visiting friends. If you can't go outside, you should just sew.

I know.... I know... without pictures, it didn't happen. So here are a few during construction and a couple of final shots.

Of course the house cat had to help:

If in doubt, baste:

Final:

The required pleat shot:

BarbT - Thanks for all the guidance and inspiration. Loved the book....

**sydnie7** · 13th February 10, 03:39 PM

That's a handsome tartan and a fabulous finished product -- good for you!

**tulloch** · 13th February 10, 05:13 PM

WOW! You are an inspiration to us all. I may never have time for it but I can dream. What a great job. Enjoy. Wear it with pride.

**Mac Ghille Sheathanaich** · 13th February 10, 05:40 PM

Greetings Brother, 13 February, 529pmMST

That's a mighty fine bit of workmanship you have there. Be proud and wear it with pride.

Regards aye,

T.

**piperdbh** · 13th February 10, 08:07 PM

A fine-looking bit of stitchery. You should be very proud of it.

**Highlander31** · 13th February 10, 08:10 PM

Nice work. I tip my hat to you sir. That's not something I'm capable of doing,...yet.

**RonnieMac13** · 14th February 10, 08:15 AM

Very nice, are you hooked now?

**Freelancer** · 14th February 10, 12:23 PM

Looks like you did a fine job. Congratulations!

**longhuntr74** · 14th February 10, 12:33 PM

Superb indeed...can't wait to try my hand at it.

**Kiltboy** · 14th February 10, 02:43 PM

Originally Posted by RonnieMac13

Very nice, are you hooked now?

Ummmm, well...... The first step is to admit that I have a problem. And I don't. Not yet. I'm sure the next one will be my last one. Just saw your pics of the box pleat tweed. That has given me a lot of ideas.

Thanks everyone for all the kind words.