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    First X-Kilt

    So I finished my first X-Kilt yesterday morning! I have to admit, I was a bit of a coward when it came to sewing, much of which I drafted my mother to help do (I wasn't confident in my capabilities with the machine) I'm quite happy with how it turned out, and I'm already thinking about the next one (which I plan to do by myself :P) and what ways I'll modify it. We attached two metal D rings to the front belt loops, so in a few days I can make a bag to hang in the front, until I can afford a sporran, and for when I want something a little more rugged.

    So, without further ado:




    Many thanks to Alan H for the guide, and to Sydnie7 for advice about fabric!

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    Great job!

    The first one always leads to the next.

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    Good lord man, yer as thin as a politicians promise!! Double up on the fish & chips!!

    Nice kilt though, I'm wanting to make one out of some realtree camo.

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    That's a fine looking kilt! I'm working on a black self colored kilt myself, but I'm going by Barb's book so it's taking longer. I think I may make a second one machine sewn.

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    Looking good, Kirika. A little practice with the machine will improve your execution and performance---much like any other skill.
    Ken Sallenger - apprentice kiltmaker, journeyman curmudgeon,
    gainfully unemployed systems programmer

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    Sharp looking kilt! The black will allow you to wear it with any shirt you've got. I'd go with bold patterns and light colors myself. Shock 'em dead!
    What kind of fabric did you use? Is it intended for warm weather or year round?
    How about showing us a pleat shot? We've got a lot of X-kilt and box pleat fans here.
    If you put pockets in the next one you'll earn some massive bragging points y'know!

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    Many thanks for all of the feedback!
    KiltShot, so far I've worn it with a long sleeved black shirt (with the sleeves rolled up) and a few shirts from teefury.com. Next week I plan to wear it to a rehearsal dinner type thing for a wedding, along with my favorite purple dress shirt. Should look sharp, I might even be able to get a photo.
    I used a cotton / polyester fabric, I believe it's called Target. It's definitely suitable for warm weather (at least in NY), I'm not sure how well it will work out once winter comes, but I'll definitely give it a try.
    I meant to get a pleat shot, but they were a bit wrinkled, due to having a little sister sitting (squirming) on my lap. :P I'll try to get a good one soon.
    Pockets are definitely something I'll be looking into for the next kilt I make, hopefully I'll be able to start that in the next month..

    Now I need to learn how to knit hose, since I don't think my scarf knitting needs much more practice. ^_^

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    Two thumbs up, mate! But now you owe your mum a mess of favors!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Alan H View Post
    Two thumbs up, mate! But now you owe your mum a mess of favors!
    Wow, a comment from the creator himself, I'm honored! ^_^ I know I'm now in her debt, I started by stopping at the florist after work a few days ago, to bring her a red rose. I'll have to think up something else to do next.

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    Quote Originally Posted by KiltShot View Post
    Sharp looking kilt! The black will allow you to wear it with any shirt you've got. I'd go with bold patterns and light colors myself. Shock 'em dead!
    What kind of fabric did you use? Is it intended for warm weather or year round?
    How about showing us a pleat shot? We've got a lot of X-kilt and box pleat fans here.
    If you put pockets in the next one you'll earn some massive bragging points y'know!
    As requested, I was able get a pleat shot on Saturday, when I wore my kilt to the "groom's dinner" (aka rehearsal dinner, even though we didn't have a rehearsal). I received many compliments, and only one "Why are you wearing a dress?", but that was from a young boy with special needs, who didn't mean it in a bad way.. Obviously, they're a tad wrinkled and such, but this was after being worn for 7 hours straight, in cars, out of cars, through a long dinner, etc, and I didn't even have the time to iron it that day. =)





    And here's one from the front, showing it off with my favorite dress shirt, and the boots I received the night before, as a gift for being the best man. Size 14, great boots for stomping and crushing.. ;) (oh, and that spot on the front is just from the flash :P)






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