DIY Tartan Project #2

**David Thorpe** · 12th May 12, 06:38 AM

Kilt skirt for milady in Lindsay Hunting (mother's clan). About halfway done. It will have a (gasp) hidden zipper under the right fringed single apron edge.

**usonian** · 12th May 12, 11:12 AM

That is a gorgeous tartan!

**David Thorpe** · 12th May 12, 12:10 PM

I really like it too. Batley 16 oz. I still have enough for an 8-yard kilt. I think it will be great for dressier occasions, not to mention honoring my late dear mother.

**kilted guys wife** · 12th May 12, 12:46 PM

what a lucky lady you have, I'm sure she will look smashing in it

**bonnie heather** · 13th May 12, 02:41 AM

That is a lovely tartan with special significance. I think it's a great idea to put a hidden zipper in. It looks like you tapered the pleats nicely. Your wife is a lucky lady.

**Barb T** · 15th May 12, 06:10 PM

Oooh - looks really nice!

**David Thorpe** · 24th May 12, 05:24 AM

Getting close. It's been slow but steady, navigating a vast expanse of uncharted waters. Installing the zipper (my first) was a real beeahch, but it finally worked out nicely. Did a test fitting this morning and it fits perfectly. Down to tidy-up details -- waistband, buckles and straps. Tried to upload a photo from my phone, but my data connection is on the fritz. Again. One of the joys of country living.

Edit: Went into town and got my phone tweaked by the geeks. Now able to upload photos again...