First X-Kilt is done!

**Steve of Lansing** · 13th February 11, 05:50 PM

Well, I got it done.

It took around 18 hours to make, and I made a few mistakes along the way. Not terrible ones, though. For instance, I got the inner over apron folds all wrong, and the fell taper seems a little uneven, but I think I'll be able to fix it up right, after I learn a few more things about tailoring. All in all, though, I think I did alright, for a first try.

Sorry no pics yet. I'll get 'em up as soon as I get some taken.

I gotta say, I'm REALLY liking the way it feels to wear. I don't get that "exposed" feeling I was thinking I would get. Also, it's surprising how not cold it is out in the winter air. I was out scraping ice off the porch for 20 minutes yesterday, and never really got very chilled at all.

I still haven't worn it anywhere yet, though. I think I'll give that a try tonight when I go after dinner.

I think I got enough material left over to make another one, so I'll start on that ASAP. I believe you guys were right. These things, I think, might be addictive.

I'm already thinking of more of 'em.

Until next time -Steve

**Llwyd** · 13th February 11, 07:24 PM

It is addictive alright....

**Alan H** · 13th February 11, 09:40 PM

Good on ya, mate! You got the equipment together, took and deep breath and did something new that you'd never done before. I bet it looks just fine, and you know what? The next one will look even better. WELL DONE.

**Steve of Lansing** · 14th February 11, 04:10 PM

When I get the pics up, I hope ya still think so, Alan. I used your plans.

**Steve of Lansing** · 14th February 11, 05:30 PM

Arg! I must still be a little too new to the forum. I finally got pics loaded onto my 'puter, and now I discover I'm not allowed to post attachments yet. Oh, well, no biggy, I'll get 'em on as soon as I can.

**Steve of Lansing** · 25th February 11, 02:16 PM

Okay, I finally figured out the "pic posting business"!

Here's my first kilt, complete with chalk lines still on it, a lack of belt loops, and badly in need of a press.

Way too long. It seems I'm about 2 inches skinnier and shorter than I thought I was, but not bad for a first try, I think. At any rate, it's comfy as heck, and it'll be good for working in the yard and whatnot.

I've already gotten my 2nd one finished. It turned out a lot better. It's made of black cotton/poly twill, and wears down on my hips where my pants usually go. I'll get pics up as soon as I can.

**Andy Ternay** · 25th February 11, 03:52 PM

Looks great! I may have to try my hand at making one!

**auld argonian** · 25th February 11, 06:05 PM

Looks right good! Sounds like it's an addictive hobby...

...the day will come when you won't be able to resist the challenge to do the whole eight yards, y'know.

Best

AA