Dora kilt!

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

Well, I originally mentioned this on this thread, but I have been so impressed with my own success I wanted to put it in its own thread.

Here is the original fabric:


Not much to work with, and I was not sure how I would pleat it up.

Here is me doing a fitting on the future wearer:


And she is obviously happy about the kilt!


Sewn up and ready for the waistband. Note that I was able to pleat to the "sett", or at least to show as much of Dora and Boots as I could. I am happy with the look, and the pleats are pretty symmetrical in both reveal and depth. I did waste some material on the overapron. I really wanted to have Dora centered on the aprn, so I had to sacrifice about 6-8 inches of material to accomplish that. Of course, I onlt bought a yard of double width material, so I also had to bury a seam in a pleat to make the required length. Can you tell where?


And modeling the final product, just before bedtime. Is she a ham or what?

[thescot]

I think it's a cool kilt, but the wee lass is so pretty, it's hard to pay attention to the kilt.

Nice job from an obviously good dad.

[McMurdo]

Those pics are priceless she looks very happy with her original Dora kilt.

[Warlock]

Very Cool! {please God, don't let him come across any Elvis material} I know she will enjoy it.

[Dreadbelly]

My teeth ache from the sweetness... Daaaw. Adorable!

[nixphotography]

Great job KCW. My daughter has been beging me to make her one, I had best not show her this post or she'll have my head.


Brett

[Panache]

Excellent Rob!

There is nothing like making something for your children. She looks great in her new finery.

I believe you have another young lady in your household...

...Where's HER kilt?

Cheers

[MacHummel]

Well I have to say that I can't wait till my daughter gets to be that age and she chooses her own design for a kilt incredible KCW just incredible.

[Splash_4]

Woo Hooo!!! That is adorable!

[BLAZN]

Fine job. I'll have to keep my daughter from seeing this thread, else I'll be off hunting for Dora fabric. I'm getting enough flack for not finishing her "tartan" kilt (which my dear wife actually started).