Over 22yrs in the attic

**Derek** · 9th October 08, 02:23 AM

Sorting through various boxes in our attic we stumbled over a Cilt that the wife attempted to make me well over 22yrs ago. It was never really finished and got put aside. It still fits and is perfectly ok for wearing around the house and going on local errands. It is 16oz pure wool (Douglas I think). There are 27 3" pleats. Here a couple pics.
Iechyd Da
Derek

**beloitpiper** · 9th October 08, 02:31 AM

Looks good to me! You should've pulled this out years ago!

**Southern Breeze** · 9th October 08, 02:50 AM

Looks good! It just proves that a kilt never goes out of style. Have you thought about about getting Barbs book and adding any finishing touches it may need?

**Mipi** · 9th October 08, 02:54 AM

I'm not really the best in math, but 27 x 3 inch is 81 inch. What is you hip measurment then?

On the picture it doesn't seem to be much. Unless 3 inch is total material used per pleat and not only the visible part.

Otherwise nothing to blame. Good looking kilt. If something is unfinished it doesn't show.

Regards!

**McClef** · 9th October 08, 03:00 AM

After the BBC programme Cash in the Attic maybe BBC Wales/Cymru should make one called Cilts in the Attic!

What an amazing rediscovery - well worth its returning to your wardrobe!

Well done Elaine!

**Phil** · 9th October 08, 03:19 AM

I wish I could still get into kilt I had 22 years ago! I'm surprised after all those country pubs you keep showing us where you stop for a beer (or two) it fits you. It looks very good by the way but I just have to think you must have a tapeworm or something

**Pour1Malt** · 9th October 08, 03:25 AM

guid oan ya Derek!

luekin' michty fine...

**Jack Daw** · 9th October 08, 04:57 AM

Looks good to me.

**cessna152towser** · 9th October 08, 05:08 AM

Very nice, Derek, a great find.
Looks good on you.

**McMurdo** · 9th October 08, 05:15 AM

It really looks good Derek, it just shows how timeless the kilt is, I guess the secret of why it still fits must be all the walking you do, nonetheless it looks great, wear it well.