The Duke of Windsor's Waistline

[xman]

Sorry X, I didn't catch the original thread on your first kilt. For those of us not quite savvy on kilt construction, what makes this waist different than other kilts ? It appears to be cut higher in the back than in the front, but we see plenty of kilts here that are just worn that way (especially by our...errr....more round middled members). Can you clarify for us, perhaps with the difference in construction techniques or challenges?

This is the original thread. You're right, Terry. The waist is higher in the back than in the front. This should be of a benefit more or less to anyone who wears their kilt lower in the front because it'll keep the hem line even front to back as Steve explains in his measurements guide video. It is also a bit of a trainer for the mini kilt I am starting now. Since I will be wearing this kilt in a seated position very often, I wanted to get the bulk of fabric from the traditional waistline out of my way. My first impression is that it has worked, but I'll have to wait for a while to get better acquainted with the new style. My other first impression is that I could have made the kilt sit a little lower just above my hip bones and the angle would be of more benefit still. Also, for someone as small as I am I think the angle is a bit steep. It's not at all uncomfortable, but aesthetically it's slightly stark

No waistband.

Actually there is a medium/heavyweight black cotton waistband above the pleats. For the rest I just pulled the fabric over to create the top. The only other real difference in construction is that the canvass in the front needed to be shaped to accommodate the angle, a little more so on the under apron that the over.

Your hose tops could look a lot more in proportion and the flashes would then be higher up, where they normally live.

I shall take it under advisement.