First Xkilt Complete

**attworth** · 23rd June 08, 05:00 AM

Just finished my first Xkilt. I started about 10am on Sunday morning, worked until about 5pm and passed out. Woke up at Midnight and started working from 1am til about 30 minutes ago.

It turned out nicely I think. It still needs to be cleaned and pressed but here's an idea of how it looks and some photos along the way.

The front left of the apron is a little wonky, but I think it may just be that the big under pleat needs some ironing.

I may add two more belt loops as well, but I got tired of sewing.

-Tony

**Jerry** · 23rd June 08, 05:21 AM

It looks pretty good, especially for a first attempt.

**12stones** · 23rd June 08, 05:31 AM

I can't see the pics as they're blocked at work, but congrats on finishing. I started mine this weekend and with about 4 hours of work in it am ready to tack the under-pleats.

**Ian.MacAllan** · 23rd June 08, 08:22 AM

Very pretty work; congratulations!

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**Splash_4** · 23rd June 08, 08:26 AM

Well done. The fact that guys tackle a sewing machine without fear and trepidation still amazes me!

**attworth** · 23rd June 08, 08:28 AM

Originally Posted by Splash_4

Well done. The fact that guys tackle a sewing machine without fear and trepidation still amazes me!

Oh I wasn't without fear. You should have seen me trying to figure out how to route the thread from the top (luckily there's little pictures with numbers.) Even worse was me trying to figure out how to replace and re-spool the bobbin.

**Jake_S** · 23rd June 08, 03:14 PM

Good job on the kilt. It takes a real man to wear (and sew his own) kilt!

Jake

**attworth** · 23rd June 08, 03:36 PM

Originally Posted by Jake_S

Good job on the kilt. It takes a real man to wear (and sew his own) kilt!

Jake

Clearly. I showed my work friends the pictures.

Responses:

Guy who was a ranger for 5 years : Why? But that's awesome.
Guy with self esteem issues : *insert typical remarks here*
Guy who doesn't really care about anything : That's neat.