1st DIY

**celtic cowboy** · 24th July 08, 08:21 AM

Hey all just wanted to hop on and let you know that with a push in the right direction from sirdaniel1975 last night my fist DIY kilt was started. If all goes well I have a Oatmeal/Navy fasion tartan and I have been giving thought to a large set Blackwatch, all from Jo-Ann's. Well here are the first pic's.....

I thought box pleats would look best with this tartan, they just make the stripes jump, and I think it will make the back flow great. I will keep you all updated. By the way I am also working on some kilt pins, I know I have one to many irons in the fire.

**hospitaller** · 24th July 08, 08:27 AM

oh boy that's going to look good!

good luck.

**Jerick** · 24th July 08, 08:32 AM

Looks like you will be having a right fine kilt there. I wish you the best of luck!

**attworth** · 24th July 08, 09:38 AM

Sweet. I'm also working on a "traditional" box pleated at the moment. Lookin good so far!

**Ryan Nielson** · 24th July 08, 01:15 PM

Looks good. What is that pattern you have in the picture. Did you get it from JoAnns as well.

Looks like a Black Stewart. If they have that at JoAnns fabrics then I'm definately going to get some.

**sirdaniel1975** · 24th July 08, 01:19 PM

Glad I could help Arron (Celtic Cowboy).

**celtic cowboy** · 24th July 08, 07:48 PM

Yes it is from JoAnns. I saw it from a far and almost ran over two old ladies to get to it. I got 4yds so I should have enough to make the wife a wrap to match. Thanks for all the great comments.

**###KILTEDKIWI###** · 24th July 08, 07:58 PM

awesome...

**DesertCeltic** · 24th July 08, 08:07 PM

Looks great so far. Please note and post any issues you run into during the process for the rest of us newbies who are considering taking the plunge into a DIY kilt.

Thanks,

Will