My First Box-pleated Kilt

[Packhound]

I found this poly/wool blend in a fabric store. It is similar to Stewart Black. I plan to make it a traditional box-pleated kilt. I expect to use Barb T's book for laying out the aprons and substitute box-pleats for knife pleats.

I also plan to hem the selvage.

[Bryan]

That's a pretty tartan.

[Packhound]

Here it is FINALLY. It only took me a year to complete Between Scouting, work (my former job) and the wife I found that I kept putting it aside until recently. This has truly been a joy to complete and I am quite pleased with it. It has two buckles in a Matt Newsome style, no fringe, and I hemmed it (the selvidge just didn't look right). The sporran is from Stillwater. I ordered it a year ago when I ordered the buckles for the kilt. The belt I got from Lowes Home Improvement (it is a tool belt) and dyed it black.

I don't know why this photo is sideways, I rotated it and resaved it in photobucket to show right side up.

The Front.


... and the obligatory pleat shot.


... and the side shots.



Critique welcome.

[fudgeman]

Bravo! Looks great!

[Eric Peterson]

Nice!

[JRB]

Very well done! I always get inspired when I see these DIY kilts (though unfortunately never enought to get off my fat butt and make one for myself).

[Aldisimo]

That's looks great!
So, how soon are you starting on the next one?

[Conroy]

You did a great job. I am sure You will get as much enjoyment wearing it as you did making it.

[Lily]

Not bad at all for your first selfmade kilt.

[meinfs]

Very nice look. Great job!