Need a Dbl check on my measurements

[Pleater]

I recently rediscovered an early kilt I made, in just that tartan, and I made a mistake in the measurements, resulting in the length of pleats being too short.

As I had the apron and most of the pleats done, I simply took another piece of the material and joined it on - it is not very obvious and anyway it is just about hidden by the outer edge of the apron.
Problem solved.
I made a couple more pleats and the under apron pleat from what would have been the under apron - and now that I have lost a bit of weight I can probably remove a pleat and shuffle the join even further out of sight.

The term 50 yard kilt is definitely one to savour.

Anne the Pleater

[Bart_In_A_Kilt]

Hem - Done
Fringe - Done
Seams - Done
leatherwork - Done
Test Fit - Good enough

Now to finish the inner lining and the 50 yard kilt is done.

I'll have pics posted yet this weekend.

[Bart_In_A_Kilt]

50 yard Kilt is done.



I still dont have the buckle to go with my kilt belt, and I haven't made the flashes yet, but this is what my Black Stewart polyfib DIY ( Thanks Barb ) Kilt looks like.



I'd put it in the "Good enough for now" category.



It was a wonderful learning experience, as was making both sporrans. You all on this forum have been wonderfully helpful and encouraging. I am looking forward to my first night out kilted. It should be a blast. I have a friend with a PC that it too big on him. He has offered to let me try it on. So I need to get some directions on making Fky Plaids next. I still have about 7 yards of that Tartan left.

[Rex_Tremende]

I've really enjoyed following the reports of your progress and puzzles with this kilt, Bart. So, it may not be perfect, but it's great that you went at it with the enthusiasm that you did - some of us are not so brave. I bet you learned a few things this time around, and your next one will be even better. Congratulations on completing the project.

I noticed that you tacked the sporran loops in the middle. If it were me (well, if it were me, I wouldn't use them), I'd move the sporran strap up to the top bunk. Your sporran looks to be hanging just a wee bit low, and that little bit might be the visual correction that you need.

Regards,
Rex.

[Kiltman]

Congratulations on the kilt. Wear it with pride and know that it is perfect.