Green and Gold

[Mac-Attack]

OK onto Kilt number 2. Got back from Jo-Ann (had 50% off coupons) and will be using what I think is called duck canvas. Yes I am aware that it is stiff, but this will be a utility, abused kilt (football game tailgating/attendance, triathlons, tough mudder, etc). In the wash you go.
Hunter Green, and Gold (but I think it is called Duck yellow?)
Using my knowledge from kilt #1 (a poly/cotton mix grey plaid) and going to incorporate UK, AK, and other styles.
Will make it a narrow front (#1 was a wide front) D-rings, variants of cargo pockets.
I know the material will be tough to work with, IE especially at the wasit, but I will be using methods from a traditional kilt and may cut out some of the pleating from the fell area to reduce the thickness, and have a liner hand sewn in.

[T-Bone]

Good luck. Something to look out for with duck cloth is that it can wrinkle pretty badly at first. After a few washings...or 10...it will get softer.

[Mac-Attack]

thnx.. as I am doing this one on the sly (wife isn't a fan) I haven't done anything yet except wash it. I should have a good rundown sketch done up by tomorrow. @T-Bone, good to know about the duck cloth though, I sneak in some washes on the side once complete. Trying to get this done by OCT 22 as I have a triathlon (I race for USF as well) and I think it would be a sight to do the 5k in my bulls horns and green/gold kilt (I know, I know, not really the intended purpose of a kilt, but it is for this one... as well as the ren fair in NOV... though I can't decide if I want this kilt or my first one)

[cruiser348]

No worry about "intended purpose" here; we have several members that have done warrior dashes, half and full marathons, and the like while kilted. No reason not to mix things you enjoy whenever possible.

[piperdbh]

It would probably be wise to "sneak in a few washes" and dryings in the dryer before you sew up the kilt, to finish off any shrinking the fabric is going to do.

[MeghanWalker]

Darn. I saw the title and thought you got yourself a Packer kilt!

Sounds pretty cool though. Id love to see a picture or the sketch.

[Downunder Kilt]

thnx.. as I am doing this one on the sly (wife isn't a fan) I haven't done anything yet except wash it. I should have a good rundown sketch done up by tomorrow. @T-Bone, good to know about the duck cloth though, I sneak in some washes on the side once complete. Trying to get this done by OCT 22 as I have a triathlon (I race for USF as well) and I think it would be a sight to do the 5k in my bulls horns and green/gold kilt (I know, I know, not really the intended purpose of a kilt, but it is for this one... as well as the ren fair in NOV... though I can't decide if I want this kilt or my first one)

Good to see that you are going to be running in the Australian colours
On behalf of Australia I thank you

[J_Mimbs]

Darn. I saw the title and thought you got yourself a Packer kilt!

There's a picture of one somewhere on the boards I believe. Its a good look.

[MeghanWalker]

There's a picture of one somewhere on the boards I believe. Its a good look.

yeah ive come across it

[Mike_Oettle]

No, Mike, not Oz. It’s the Springbok colours!
Go Bokke!