How's this for a first try?...

**flyrod6057** · 16th November 11, 09:48 AM

My first attempt at kiltmaking. I love how it turned out!

Pleating!!

Pleating complete!

First time wearing!

The Hamish!

The retired Gunny kilt pin!

I still need to go back an install belt loops, and maybe fine tune the buckles, but I like it! More pics later when I find time to get dressed up!

So, to the rabble: What say ye??

**kc8ufv** · 16th November 11, 09:50 AM

Looks good from here. I hope my 1st attempt at tartan comes out this good.

**Thomas H** · 16th November 11, 09:51 AM

WOW Great Job ,makes me want to make one too

**piperdbh** · 16th November 11, 09:51 AM

Originally Posted by flyrod6057

My first attempt at kiltmaking. I love how it turned out!
So, to the rabble: What say ye??

I say, "Leave off the belt loops".

It looks good to me. I hope you're very proud of it.

**Ryan Ross** · 16th November 11, 10:08 AM

Looks good to me, too. Some pictures of a whole outfit will show it off better, but it seems a very nice job.

**Eck** · 16th November 11, 10:11 AM

First effort - first class. Looking good so far. I wish I had your patience and skill. Well done Sir.

**flyrod6057** · 16th November 11, 11:21 AM

Here's a few with me dressed somewhat respectably:

**Thomas H** · 16th November 11, 11:25 AM

Kilt looks Awesome ,You did Great , What pattern did you follow the X Kilt ?

**flyrod6057** · 16th November 11, 11:36 AM

I used Barb T's book, The Art of Kiltmaking, with some minor deviations as a result of discussions with Cathy MacWilliams, our local kiltmaker. I'm still goofing with buckle placement, but all in all, I think it turned out pretty good.

**tulloch** · 16th November 11, 01:49 PM

I think it turned out more than "pretty good." That is something to be really proud of and satisfied with if it is as good as it looks. That is a credit to Barb's work in writing the book. No further review is necessary. I am sold.