POLL: who on the board has made, intends to make, or will never make....a kilt?

**Joe Gondek** · 27th August 07, 11:26 AM

I've only made one kilt
I hand sewed an eight yard kingussie style kilt that I wear to reenactments
I used some med. weight wool in small sett Black Stewart
I really like the kingussie style (center box pleat and knife pleated to front on both side) don.t know why its not seen more often

**James MacMillan** · 27th August 07, 11:42 AM

Until someone comes up with a way to change my ten thumbs into eight fingers and two thumbs, I must rely on the people who are good at it.

**MACKAY** · 27th August 07, 11:46 AM

I know my limitations - pinching pennies is the way to go for me

**Alan H** · 27th August 07, 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by Packhound

Have made one x-kilt (Thanks Alan!!!!).
One more x-kilt in progress. (Did I say Thanks, Alan?)
And one hand-sewn tank in early stages.

You're welcome! Show us pics when you finish the next one!

**Macman** · 27th August 07, 12:12 PM

I can't see myself ever doing it, but I sure admire those that will give it a try.

**Alan H** · 27th August 07, 12:14 PM

Originally Posted by JimB

Made a bunch of kilts and I love it...however, making pleated mini skirts sounds like a lot more fun

The best part is when the lasses put them on! (See the F-H.C.A.G and her skirt. Now, THAT was fun!)

**Riverkilt** · 27th August 07, 12:25 PM

While I admire those with the courage and talent to sew their own kilts I just don't have the talent, patience, or eyesight. I do so admire the craftsmanship of folks like Kathy Lare and am willing to pay for it.

Bottom line for this olde bird....I sew, I bleed.

No thank you. I'll pay you to do the "pleat calculus" for me.

Ron

**way2fractious** · 27th August 07, 12:34 PM

I've made a few kilts now, and will probably make a few more...

w2f

**MysticMead** · 27th August 07, 12:41 PM

I haven't made any... but my wife has... she's finishing up the second modified X-Kilt and will starting the third (my second one) shortly afterwards... then she has plans for a flannel version....and then........who knows.. I just know that I love having a wife that sews as well as she does

**ozone** · 27th August 07, 12:47 PM

There's a book out there called "your money or your life" or some such title that basically says that you should consider your free time costing you as much as what you make on an hourly basis. Therefore, if you can pay someone $7/hour to mow your lawn and it would cost you (on an hourly basis) $20/hour to do it yourself, you are better off paying someone to mow your lawn while you go and do whatever you like for that time period.

All of this is to say: if you like sewing/cutting/fitting etc. to make a kilt...go for it! If, on the other hand, you would rather be out biking/hiking/skiing, then you should just buy a kilt from a good kilt maker and be done with it.