Question on Material

[Joey]

Would it be possible to send you a uniform I wore over in Saudi (3 color DCU) and have you make a kilt out of that, or at least incorporate some of the uniform material into the kilt?

And possibly the old BDU uniform also?

[The Wizard of BC]

Hello Joey,

Thank you for your inquiry. And may I thank you for your service.
My first kilt was made from 6 color desert Camo fabric as that is what I wore back in '91.

When we make a kilt, we start with a very long, single piece of fabric. One about 24" to 27" wide and almost 300" long. By simply folding all that fabric we create a kilt. I'm afraid that there simply is not enough fabric in your uniform to do this with.

But incorporating pieces of the uniform into the kilt would be possible. We could use the pockets perhaps. We could definitely add the patches to the kilt.

The good thing is that we do have the actual MILSPEC fabric in our stock. I have the old BDU and Chocolate Chip along with 3 color and ABU Digital. I have made kilts for serving members of the US Army, USMC, Navy and Air Force. Some of my kilts have been sent to, and worn 'in theater'. (not as parts of the uniform of course)

(I'm sorry that I can't post photos here. This is because, as you know, you never go anywhere without your weapon.)

Using parts or elements of an actual uniform would be a very interesting project. One I could support and would find very satisfying.

Would you please send me an email to steve@freedomkilts.com with photos of the uniforms. We can discuss this project in depth and hopefully create something which has meaning to you.

[Joey]

Thaks for the fast reply.

I was USAF Security Police/Forces (1982-2002) and think I've still got a uniform or 2 of the Chocolate Chip tucked away somewhere, but for the most part wore the woodland BDU's and 3 color DCU's. Wil have to dig them out this weekend as the Mrs has em burried somewhere.

Once I get em pulled out will take a few pictures and e-mail em to ya.

I now work at a VA hospital in the Emergency Room and think it would be really neat to have a couple kilts I could wear at work with pieces parts incorperated from old uniforms I've actually worn.

Thaks Much!!

Joe

[Joey]

Dug out the uniforms, need to organize em & see if I've got any other patches laying around someplace, having a hard time trying to find any unit/squadron patches...even have a old uniform in the dry cleaning bag from when I was in the UAE