Second kilt - made in three days.

**NeightRG** · 28th June 11, 09:49 PM

With the things I didn't like about kilt #1 fresh in my mind, I threw together this 6 yard one in one of my cheaper tartans over three days -
One night messing with different pleating options, choosing the one I liked most, and pinning the pleats.
Another night sewing the pleats and fringe.
A day off sewing the stabilizer, canvas, waistband, liner, and buckles.

These pictures were taken after wearing the kilt for a 9-hour work day.

Very happy with it for one and two half day's work.

I got compliments from customers for my bravery wearing a kilt with no special occasion in "small town" Minnesota.
I got compliments for undertaking the project of making it.
I got compliments for successfully pairing a kilt with Abercrombie and Fitch.
And I can't tell how many times I had to say "Yeah, I wear something under it - can't you see my shoes?"

**Whidbey78** · 28th June 11, 11:46 PM

Dang! You turn out a kilt pretty quickly for a DIY project, and with good results. From the pics I'd say you've got a lot of talent. Keep it going.

FWIW, I'm a small-town-no-occasion-needed kiltie too. People get used to it...then they only notice when you wear pants.

**English Bloke** · 29th June 11, 12:15 AM

Cool. Can you do a stage by stage photo-log when you make the next one? It would be interesting to see it coming together. Cheers!

**Coastie** · 29th June 11, 12:59 AM

Wow, I see folks here talking about sewing their own kilt and it has always seemed a daunting task (to someone like me who never did more than sewing a button back on), yours looks great and done over a weekend so to speak. Awesome work!

I now live in a smaller town as well, I know folks are surprised to see a kilt but I am sure after a few years they will get used to it.

**Spartan Tartan** · 29th June 11, 01:58 AM

That is very impressive. Well done.

**Elf** · 29th June 11, 10:36 AM

Very nice, and good choice on the pleating. Like the others, impressed by the quick job.

**NeightRG** · 29th June 11, 10:16 PM

Thanks for the compliments, all.
English Bloke - This weekend, I'm thinking I'll make a 4-yard box pleat in Dress Gordon. If I do, I'll take photos along the way... Though I risk revealing how sloppy my workmanship really is.
Today several people asked variations of the question "No Scottish Skirt today?" so I guess I'm already leaving a mark.

**BonnetMaker** · 30th June 11, 12:53 AM

Originally Posted by NeightRG

This weekend, I'm thinking I'll make a 4-yard box pleat in Dress Gordon. If I do, I'll take photos along the way... Though I risk revealing how sloppy my workmanship really is.
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Please do, I'm planning a 4 yard box kilt with my Cthulhu yardage when it comes and I belive so are a couple of thers, a photo journal of one of these going together would be fascinating

**NeightRG** · 30th June 11, 05:52 AM

Originally Posted by BonnetMaker

Please do, I'm planning a 4 yard box kilt with my Cthulhu yardage when it comes and I belive so are a couple of thers, a photo journal of one of these going together would be fascinating

Haha - thanks for the vote of confidence, but there's a good chance it'll end up being a big, old "What not to do" article.