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20th July 13, 09:21 PM
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This is great Allen, keep it going; very inspirational. It's about the kilt... you're not just doing it for you, you're doing it for others.
Nile
Simon Fraser fought as MacShimidh, a Highland chief… wrapped and belted in a plaid over the top of his linen shirt, like his ordinary kinsmen. He put a bonnet on his head, and stuck the Fraser emblem, a sprig of yew, in it. With the battle cry, A'Chaisteal Dhunaidh and the scream of the pipes, they charged to battle. "The Last Highlander" Sara Fraser
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21st July 13, 05:49 AM
#2
Well it's an amazing journey of exploration and learning!
So much experimentation! So much sheer hard work!
How many do you think would come under the description of a traditional kilting-weight wool full-yardage (7 or 8 yard) kilt?
BTW I have no idea what an X-Kilt is, but it sure sounds cool. Like the X-Men might wear.
My own kiltmaking experience has been the opposite: taking an Elsie Stuehmeyer class and making a thoroughly traditional, utterly un-experimental kilt under strict guidance.
Last edited by OC Richard; 21st July 13 at 05:55 AM.
Proud Mountaineer from the Highlands of West Virginia; son of the Revolution and Civil War; first Europeans on the Guyandotte
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21st July 13, 05:51 AM
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Yeah, well that's what I was asking. I still have no idea what makes an X-Kilt an "X."
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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21st July 13, 06:41 AM
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Probably the best way to figure out what an x-kilt is ... is to grab the instructions from the DIY section here or check out some photos. It is a box-pleated, non-traditional kilt. Easy and fun to make (IMHO), and as Alan says ...an opportunity to learn and at the end you have something to wear. 
What's not to like about that!
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21st July 13, 08:49 AM
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Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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21st July 13, 05:21 PM
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One of the great features of the X-Kilt, as many forum members have discovered, is it so easily lends itself to modifications--Rev K, pockets, wide apron, narrow apron, belt loops, straps, attachment points . . . It's whatever you want it to be. Once you've read through the instructions a couple of time and have one under your belt, you begin to understand the process and reasoning behind it and can take it anywhere you want from that point on. Thanks again, Alan.
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