Making a Kilt for my son

**Ccain** · 14th March 12, 07:13 AM

My son has a project at school and I need to make him a kilt because the country that he has chosen was Ireland. I was just wondering how much material I needed to buy. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you so much.
Ciaira

**cable scot** · 14th March 12, 08:19 AM

I guess first would be

Next I would think would be your son's measurements,but one of the pros or DIY'rs would be more help.

Regards
Andy

**tulloch** · 14th March 12, 08:51 AM

Welcome from the highlands of Central Massachusetts. First thing is to get a copy of Barb Tewksbury's book. http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/members/barb-t-/ Contact her for the nearest copy.

**sydnie7** · 14th March 12, 08:56 AM

Originally Posted by tulloch

Welcome from the highlands of Central Massachusetts. First thing is to get a copy of Barb Tewksbury's book. http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/members/barb-t-/ Contact her for the nearest copy.

Barb's book is "the bible" but it also depends on how much time she has before this kilt needs to be worn, how often it will be worn, etc.

Another option is a box-pleated machine stitched XKilt, a link to free instructions can be found here.

Welcome and let us know how we can help!

**auld argonian** · 14th March 12, 08:57 AM

Here's a link to a real quickie set of insructions:

http://www.scottishdance.net/highland/MakingKilt.html

...nothing like the in depth business of The Art Of Kiltmaking but certainly a quick and dirty how to.

Then there's this from the notorious Troop 7...maybe doing a Great Kilt or an Ancient Kilt thing would make do for ya'.

http://www.troop7.net/Resources/1.%2...d%20Attire.pdf

...need a sporran? Troop 7 strikes again!

http://www.troop7.net/Resources/5.%2...20Patterns.pdf

...and more kilt details:

http://www.troop7.net/Resources/3.%2...ilt%20ORIG.pdf

...and a tam plan:

http://www.troop7.net/Resources/7.%2...0construct.pdf

...so get busy! And we want photos!

Best

AA

**auld argonian** · 14th March 12, 09:02 AM

Convenient for all, here's the master page for all of those Troop 7 projects.

http://www.troop7.net/HelpTopicDetai...5-1f5bd4608265

Really, for a school project, this is the way to go and you can't go wrong with info from the Scouts...obviously these guys did their homework on this. We should give them a special Xmarks commendation and make their resource page a sticky here.

Best

AA

**MT4Runner** · 14th March 12, 09:13 AM

Originally Posted by auld argonian

Here's a link to a real quickie set of insructions:

http://www.scottishdance.net/highland/MakingKilt.html

I really like these instructions as well.

I hadn't seen the Troop7 instructions--but after looking at them, the combination of the two should give you enough information to build him a very nice kilt.

What are your plans for fabric? Many Irish kilts are a combination of greens and saffron (deep orange) or solid saffron. If you can't find any wool or polyviscose and are on a short timeline, check your fabric store for some flannels with greens/whites/oranges.

**tulloch** · 14th March 12, 09:16 AM

Wow, great resources.

**auld argonian** · 14th March 12, 09:21 AM

Just remember...if it's Scottish, it's a tam...Irish, it's a caubeen!

Best

AA

**Ccain** · 14th March 12, 03:39 PM

thank you all for you help. I know that 9 yards of fabric will be too much.
His measurements are Hips 22 inches, waist 22 1/2 inches and 14inches from top of hips to knee. I do so much thank you all for you help. I think that I might have bit off more than I can chew.