My first X-Kilt attempt

[swagmore]

I just wanted to say thanks to Alan for the X-Kilt instructions and post a few pics of my first attempt to make one. I love to DIY so my desire to do so brought me to X Marks and after much searching and thinking decided on features/designs I wanted to incorporate into it. I posted a few different pics in the Newbie section (because I am one) but I think it better to post some pics here as well since this thread is what that is really for. I went with the Rev. K in black Duck canvas for the main body with Hunter Green and Light Grey in an inverted Chevron on the front apron and pocket flaps. The front apron is reversible and I will soon be making a slight modification to make the pocket flaps be reversible as well. That way I can get more than one look from the same kilt. Plus, I can make new aprons and pocket flaps going forward if I want different colors/designs just to mix it up a bit. I also incorporated a separate hidden cell phone pocket inside one of the larger ones to help keep it from getting beat up by other things I may carry in the pocket. I love the feel of it on as it is very weighty and solid and the deep pleats definitely deliver on the "swoosh" factor as mentioned in the instructions. I have wanted to do this for a long time and I am happy that it finally happened....now some of my boys want them too. Thanks X Marks for helping to make this a reality. My little neck of the woods will be seeing more of this out and about as the weather warms up a bit. I have lived near Asheville, NC for over 25 years and have only ever seen one other person wearing a kilt in public. I hope to bump that up a bit very soon.


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Steve