My first camo kilt

**Grishka** · 23rd August 09, 12:53 PM

I made it today, using tutorial from this site. There is a suspicion that was wrong with the size of apron... But it is my fisrt project )

**JRB** · 23rd August 09, 02:38 PM

Cool kit. I really like that camo pattern. Is that multicam?

BTW, here's the second pic as your link didn't work...

**cloves** · 23rd August 09, 04:20 PM

i like the milspec monkey patch too. very cool

**Tartan Hiker** · 23rd August 09, 07:50 PM

First of all, you did a great job for your first time out. I really like that fabric. I believe I've seen that pattern in some middle-eastern military gear, but i can't remember the country of origin. Can you provide any details or share where you got the material???

I also like that velcro patch trick. Looks very familiar.

Originally Posted by Grishka

There is a suspicion that was wrong with the size of apron... But it is my fisrt project )

As for your fit, I don't think it is the apron at fault. From your photo of the kilt laid out flat, it appears that it is not tapered from hip to waist. If it fits in the waist, then it will be too tight across your hips because you are lager around in that region. From your photos it appears that this is the problem. Next time base the kilt on your hip measurement and then taper the pleated section to the waist. The X-kilt manual explains the why and how of this procedure, and you can easily apply it to your own kilt-making.

Cheers!

**4thAWpipeSGT** · 24th August 09, 06:51 AM

Hey, great work!
I really like the clasps that you worked into the design. I have made an ABU kilt, and while I don't have a photo of the final product, yet, you can see some pics of the progress at http://picasaweb.google.com/hllacey3/ABUKilt#

JRB, The camo pattern that is used here, I believe, is Multicam, which was made by Crye Assoc. It was trialed for the US Armed Forces, and only a few spec ops units use it now.

I've been thinking of a Multicam kilt for my second project and you beat me to it! Very nice. Keep on refining and working at 'em!

**Macman** · 24th August 09, 11:53 AM

Good for you on your first attempt! I like the camo pattern too.

**longhuntr74** · 24th August 09, 12:12 PM

Originally Posted by Tartan Hiker

First of all, you did a great job for your first time out. I really like that fabric. I believe I've seen that pattern in some middle-eastern military gear, but i can't remember the country of origin. Can you provide any details or share where you got the material???

Nope...not middle eastern. Country of origin is US. It's multi-cam...JRB is right! It's made by Crye precision I believe. This is a superb camouflage pattern which was in competition for the new US Army Camo back when we decided to go with ACU fabric (which blends with nothing in my opinion). Many of our Special Forces now purchase uniforms made of multi-cam for wear while deployed. I personally have a set of "ACU" styled cammies in multi-cam. Let me warn you though...it's not cheap!!! The pattern is copyrighted and you pay for the name!!

**Arizona Scot** · 24th August 09, 12:53 PM

Good on ya sir, looks magnificent I really like the monkey patch.

**Woodsman** · 24th August 09, 07:42 PM

I like the belt and the belt buckle. They really go well with the camo.

**peacekeeper83** · 24th August 09, 07:49 PM

very nice for your first time... much better than I could do... in my opinion... I like the military feel on this kilt... with the straps and the belt you used... well done, sir... you should be proud of your efforts...