Xmarks Tartan Pleated to Yellow Stripe

**O'Neille** · 30th October 07, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by 12stones

That looks great. Hand sewn or machine sewn? I'm good with a sewing machine, just not sure how good I'd be at hand sewing.

I did the hem with a blind hem attachment to my machine, the rest is handsewn except the primary waistband sewing. I've made a lot of machine sewn kilts and this took longer but it is also an 8 yard tank. I wouldn't want to try to stuff that much material through my machine.

**O'Neille** · 30th October 07, 10:45 AM

Originally Posted by McG

How the ..... where the .... whit the .... och fer fu.k sake yer a telented fella, guid job, and yon is yer first? Impressed!!!
Did ye git aw' that oot o' a book?

Thanks, you made me smile. I've made machine sewn kilts before. I've also taken apart and resized and repaired a few handsewn tanks. I have one of Barb's kilts to look at for reference too. Other than that, it's by the book.

**auld argonian** · 30th October 07, 11:02 AM

Inspired by your remarkable achievement and armed with my own copy of Barb's Book, I just spoke to Gordon Kirkbright and ordered some Xmarks yardage to try it myself...and may I say that Mr. Kirkbright seems a great guy...those of you who have the opportunity to work with him on a regular basis must enjoy it very much.

Onward!

Best

AA

**Panache** · 30th October 07, 11:09 AM

O'Neille,

Another spendid project! I am having my X marks the Scot kilt pleated to the same stripe and your pictures have certainly stepped up my jonesing!

Cheers

Jamie

**Alan H** · 30th October 07, 11:25 AM

VERY nice....Good job, mate!

**David Dalglish** · 30th October 07, 11:33 AM

Very nice indeed

**Nick the DSM** · 30th October 07, 01:43 PM

great job!! looks fantastic, just flows with it!

**O'Neille** · 30th October 07, 09:07 PM

And some flashes with the yellow stripe centered. I'm ready for the Tucson Highland Games. http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=30796

**Kilt TN** · 30th October 07, 09:47 PM

Sounds like you work very fast, it take me about 25-30 hours to hand sew a kilt. Great job!!

**James MacMillan** · 31st October 07, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by O'Neille

I would estimate that It took me ten hours to lay out the kilt and get the pleats sewn and basted. It took an additional five hours to finish the inside and another five to comlete the aprons. Add in another five to Ten for searching for lost scissors and needles and head scratching.

On a side note, The Art of Kiltmaking is a lot like a pharmacology text. The first time you read it it doesn't make sense. After a while you learn a new language and get some practical hands on experience. When I went back and read the book it all made perfect sense. The book is written to guide you through the process. Let it!

Well, I now have Barb's book, and I'm reading it through slowly. But I have little confidence in my ability to sew. But I'm learning things!