My Black Stewart

[ccga3359]

Very nice indeed, I do like the Black Stewart. Why the velcro though, why not buckles (perhaps I'm still nervous of gravity kicking in)?

[JimB]

Very nice indeed, I do like the Black Stewart. Why the velcro though, why not buckles (perhaps I'm still nervous of gravity kicking in)?

Well, I thought about using buckles when I first started kiltmaking, but quite honestly velcro was easier. It holds just as well as buckles and that's only with 3 inches on either end of the apron. Some here are of the opinion that you need more, but that's a personal choice I guess. I've never had a kilt sag or give me any other problem.
Now of course you must understand that I use a kilt belt which adds to the security on it's own account.
I don't miss the buckles and I doubt anyone could tell the difference. I have one kilt with buckles and they are hidden by the kilt belt anyway.
So... there you have it. Cheaper, easier, holds just as well, and who's going to know the difference?

[Dirk Skene]

I really like the pattern AND you are a good taylor I have been thinking about the black Stewart. Seeing yours locks it in .... I gotta have one.

[JimB]

It seems I spoke rashly
The liner is attached at the leading edge of the aprons as well. I had forgotton that
It is not attached on the bottom of the kilt.

[TimC]

Awesome - It looks great! Nice job.

-Tim

[WJJagFan]

Great job JimB! I'll bet the ladies will have you over for a homemaking night to teach them all how to make kilties for their hubbies. How did your quorum brethren like it?

I got my tartan from Scotland for the kilt I'll be making in April at the workshop. It's a beautiful Colquhoun Weathered. I can hardly wait to get started!! It will look alot like the kilt I'm wearing in my avitar with a little less red and a bit more gray.

[JimB]

Great job JimB! I'll bet the ladies will have you over for a homemaking night to teach them all how to make kilties for their hubbies. How did your quorum brethren like it?

I got my tartan from Scotland for the kilt I'll be making in April at the workshop. It's a beautiful Colquhoun Weathered. I can hardly wait to get started!! It will look alot like the kilt I'm wearing in my avitar with a little less red and a bit more gray.

I've got a few that might wear it the kilt if they had one
Good luck on your kilt. I know it will come out great with the expertise that will be there at the workshop.

As for myself I just scored 5 yards of 16oz MacGregor modern! I can hardly wait to put that together!

[AL-58]

That's a nice looking kilt and other gear, Since the first time I seen it, I've always liked Black Stewart.

Al