Quote Originally Posted by Jimmy Carbomb
Robert me lad, you have a whole different "animal" with those leather kilts!

I just finished one over the weekend that took me three times the time to make, over the wool ones. You just have to be SO careful since there's absolutely NO room for error! Man, do I have a WHOLE new load of respect for your work?!!!

I went with the 1" reveal and 3" depth on it too, since I had just finished another one in cotton-twill. The "swish factor" on the leather is surprisingly fantastic... even better than the cotton-twill. You CAN teach an old dog new tricks!
We're always learning and finding new ways to improve. Most of the time is spent deciding how you're going to cut the hide, whats the best piece for the over apron etc. You also have to make sure you know the taper and the fell length because if you make a mistake and you take it out you are left with all the stitch holes. Which also means no pins on the assembly. I'm constantly measuring as I sew. I must say that having a walking foot industrial sure makes it easier, especialy when putting on the waistband and going through all those pleats. Next to wool the leather makes a wonderful kilt. Easy to clean and the ladies just want to reach out and feel.....the leather that is
Well enjoy your kilt Jimmy
Cheers
Robert