Historically inspired knockaround kilt

[Harold Cannon]

I picked up these two fabrics at a local thrift store. There were 2 yards each double width and the selvages matched. As I am a big guy I was worried about not having enough fabric but I believe if I do 4 inch box pleat faces with 6 total inches inside each box pleat and 10 total inches inside the pleats for the aprons that I may be able to pull it off. Also I am planning to pleat these to nothing like WOODSHEAL has had done on a couple of his kilts. I would like these two to be a little of a mix between historical and just a good knock around kilt. Do you have any suggestions?

[Pleater]

It seems a pity not to make use of such attractive patterns.

Will you have a significant strip of fabric from the centre of the pieces?

In the past, where I have had 60 inch wide fabric I have made the under apron from strips of that, carefully matched up, and so increased the amount of fabric for the pleats and apron.

I have also done a couple of kilts where I made the under apron from a dark toning fabric, from about two inches from the visible edge, when the length was rather skimpit.

Anne the Pleater

[Harold Cannon]

Thanks for the ideas Pleater. I have about a 6 inch wide by 2 yrd strip out of the center. I may give that a look.

[Woodsman]

Great colors. I like the idea of making a knockaround kilt. Your work may inspire me. Keep us informed -with photos.

[Dixiecat]

The first fabric does not look like a twill fabric. I can't tell if the second one is twill or not. You may have a bit of trouble with the stitching using non-twill, but they're both great looking fabrics and your end result will be smashing.

[Chas]

I have no doubt that both will turn out well - you seen to have a golden touch when it comes to things like this!

Looking forward to the pictures.

Regards

Chas

[Harold Cannon]

LOL! Thanks Chas! I havent got to start on these yet but theyre on my to do list along with possibly a solid color chocolate brown. Havent decided yet on that one may have a vest and tie made from it.

[piperdbh]

If you're asking for preferences, I like the first fabirc better thanthe second. If you follow Pleater's advice and use whichever fabric YOU like less as the under apron, you'll probably have enough to make this kilt.

[Harold Cannon]

I got to playing around with the pleating and I tried starting off in the center and pleating outward. I kind of like it and it uses less fabric but I am still undecided.





I am really fond of the second tartan.

[xman]

Excellent pleating options!