What I wore today to the church fair...

[Paul Henry]

That is really funky and I'm glad the churchfolk appreciated it!

A few questions, if you don't mind...
Did you print it yourself, where are the architectural details from, and what are double knife pleats?

I did print it myself from a project I was involved in many years ago, I still had the 5 foot high printing screens, and before I cleaned them off I did a print on cloth for myself. The earlier project was of details of buildings in Covent Garden in London.
Double knife pleats- becaue the linen/cotton fabric is on the light weight side (for klit making)and likely to crease, I made it with two knife pleats grouped together about the fell so that there are really 2 pleats in each visible pleat below the fell.This means that the pleats hold their shape much better, it also gives a lot more swish and swing, as normally cotton/linen kilts don't have the charactistics of a wool kilt swish. this method helps to make that happen a little better.
Detail here which might help to show what I mean

I've used this technique on several kilts now, and am very happy to say that I think it works well, especially on the slightly lighter weight cloth.

[CMcG]

Double knife pleats- becaue the linen/cotton fabric is on the light weight side (for klit making)and likely to crease, I made it with two knife pleats grouped together about the fell so that there are really 2 pleats in each visible pleat below the fell.This means that the pleats hold their shape much better, it also gives a lot more swish and swing, as normally cotton/linen kilts don't have the charactistics of a wool kilt swish. this method helps to make that happen a little better.

Thanks for the explanation. That is a rather clever solution for dealing with lighter weight fabric. Kiltmakers and DIYers take note!

[Scottish Terrier]

Hi Paul -
Wow, that's very original, like it.

[KiltedDixon]

Eye-catching it is. Looks great!

[Sheep In Wolf's Clothing]

I've said it before, and I will say it again, you truly are an artist Paul!! Please keep it up and keep sharing!
Thanks for posting the great pics,
Sara

[kc8ufv]

Neat kilt. Now I gotta check out the fabric store for more ideas....