Kilt #2 - Oranje Power

[Kristof]

Hi,

after finishing my first kilt, the black working kilt with the orange flare, I decided that I'm prepared for a tartan. I found a mainly orange polyester material - about 11 oz light and perfect for the summer and dancing and a little asymetrical …

The black kilt was machine sewd. This time everything is hand sewd. It's not perfect but not that bad that I won't wear it. The pleating is to the set. I will make a second one for my bagpipe apprentice and will pleat it to the stripe.

Here are some pictures. It is now pressed and tomorrow I will go on following TAoK for the belt loops, straps and buckels and lining.

Choosing yarn


First of 29 pleats


I need reading glasses since two years …


Overview


Waist band


Hair canvas - found "the real thing" in a german online shop


Flare


I will continue here when it's cooled down and I put on the straps and lining.

[Kristof]

For some reasons I can't edit my post …

I wanted to add: "Oranje Power" means "Orange Power" in Dutch. Orange is the color of The Netherlands (not the national flag, but the kings family name is "Oranier"). And as I am married to a dutch man and speaking dutch I found it nice to have a orange kilt :-)

[Steve Ashton]

Have you seen the Dutch Friendship Tartan?

http://www.tartansauthority.com/tart...ndship-fashion

[Kristof]

Have you seen the Dutch Friendship Tartan?

http://www.tartansauthority.com/tart...ndship-fashion

I searched for Dutch, Netherlands and so on in the tartan register. I find it too dark. But I like the "Tartan of Holland (fashion) ITN 6655".



It only seems not possible to get this tartan per meter ...

[Tarheel]

Way to go Kristof. Representing the Nation and the Monarch's family is fantastic. Your kilt will attract a lot of attention for sure.

[Kristof]

There it is:

The inside (and our dog who had to lay next to the klit):


Front


Back


I have to redo this picture tomorrow with a nicer background :-)


I ironed the kilt using Spearmint (Mentha spicata) oil in the water and it really helps making sharp pleats. I heard of it before, but the wardrobe director at the theatre were I work told me, they use it, too.

[Tarheel]

Fine job and well done!! I've never heard of Spearmint oil used for pleats but brilliant idea. How long does the aroma stay with the fabric? I expect the same oil could be used in a steamer for relaxing wrinkles also.

[Kristof]

Fine job and well done!! I've never heard of Spearmint oil used for pleats but brilliant idea. How long does the aroma stay with the fabric? I expect the same oil could be used in a steamer for relaxing wrinkles also.

Thanks!

The spearmint aroma isn't really strong with 1 drop in 100 ml water. It's a bit more in the air when it comes out with the hot steam. The kilt doesn't smell like chewing gum now

[AlabamaCelticLass]

I have to redo this picture tomorrow with a nicer background :-)


I ironed the kilt using Spearmint (Mentha spicata) oil in the water and it really helps making sharp pleats. I heard of it before, but the wardrobe director at the theatre were I work told me, they use it, too.

Very nice work! I like this photo. I also will have to try the tip with the spearmint oil; I find that the wool fabrics I use for my 18th C. costumes can be difficult to iron and get a fold to stay.

[Kristof]

I'm already working on #3 - the second part of the orange cloth. It is for my bagpipe student and I think we will look good together on the next music and dance festival this summer. This time it's pleated to the dark stripe: