Corduroy

[Jewddha]

I was wondering if anyone had a corduroy kilt (Union Kilt, and I think Amerikilt had them offered at one point), or if anyone has made one themselves. I was just wondering how the fabric works when it comes to kilt.

[davedove]

Well, at least it wouldn't make that awful noise when you walk like it does in trousers.

[Jimmy Carbomb]

My Irish Tri-Color kilt is a nice, soft brushed corduroy fabric. It has all sorts of sway like a wool, and is quite comfortable on the "back-side". The "grain" of the kilt runs horizontal since you really don't want the pleats to be affected by the material's flow. It presses like a charm, and is easy to clean... if not accept a simple steam press.

The negatives are that it tends to attract dirt like the Jerry Springer Show. Since I only went with a Summer-weight 12 ounce, it tends to play in the breeze. A Winter weight of 16 or more should keep it in check.

I've only made a half dozen of them, but they're easy to sew-up (material wise). You have a LOAD of different weights, widths and colors to choose from... along with any number of suppliers for the fabric.

To this point, the corduroys one of my most requested fabrics.

[Jewddha]

Neat, thanks!

[Shay]

One thing about working with cord- make sure the 'lines' run along the fabric, not across it, unless you want to be piecing it together as you go along.

[Ugly Bear]

My first Pittsburgh Kilt is corduroy. It's tough, it's warm, and it washes well. The only disadvantage I can think of is that it has a good memory -- that is, if you sit down, the kilt will stay sitting when you stand up; potentially embarassing if you're not wearing a sporran. This aspect goes away with time and wear.